Derek Higgins

Derek Higgins (Irish: Ruaridh Ó hUiginn; born June 12, 1964) is an Irish former race car driver.

Born in Dublin, was a two time winner of the Mexican Formula 3 championship in 1995 and 1997 before moving to the American Indy Lights series in 1998. After two successful seasons where he racked up four wins and finished 5th and 7th in series points, he completed his Indy Racing League rookie test at Walt Disney World Speedway with McCormack Motorsports, expecting to find a ride in the series. However, he was unable sign a deal with a team and returned to Indy Lights for a partial season in 2000 and a complete season in 2001, the series' last. After Indy Lights he competed in a few Toyota Atlantic races in 2002 and has not competed in a notable professional race since. Derek is now the Assistant Team Manager to Conquest Racing which races in the Indy Racing League.^[1]

References

1. ^ Conquest Racing Official Website, Team Section

Sporting positions
Preceded by Eddie Irvine	British Formula Ford Champion 1988	Succeeded by Bernard Dolan
Preceded by Carlos Guerrero	Mexican Formula Three Champion 1995	Succeeded by Rod McLeod
Preceded by Rod McLeod	Mexican Formula Three Champion 1997	Succeeded by Carlos Perea

Persondata
Name	Higgins, Derek
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Short description
Date of birth	June 12, 1964
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