Colton Herta

Colton Herta is a racing driver for Andretti Autosport who was once a prime contender for a Formula 1 seat. However, due to internal reasons and fewer points in his super license, Herta could not join Formula 1. Colton Herta is one of the best drivers and championship contenders in IndyCar. He is the runner-up in the 2024 IndyCar Championship. Herta is also the youngest-ever driver to win a race in the IndyCar series. Herta won two races in his Rookie season setting up a consistent example for his upcoming seasons in the sport.

Colton Herta hails from Santa Clarita, California in the United States. He has been racing in the IndyCar series for seven years since his debut in 2018. Herta has also been a part of other racing series like the WeatherTech and IMSA Sportscar Championship. Herta claimed his first overall victory in 2024 racing the no.40 Acura towards victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring. Herta has also won the 24 Hours of Daytona races in the GTLM and LMP2 classes in 2019 and 2022 respectively.

Colton Herta Personal Information

Colton Herta's Early Life & Career

Colton Herta debuted in karting at 10 in 2010 competing in the SKUSA and the IKF series. He made his single debut in 2013 with the SBF2000 Winter Series. He later raced in the 2014 Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda. Herta finished 15th in the championship even though he missed one weekend due to age requirements. Herta claimed his first achievements in the same year in the Meritus-run AsiaCup Series. He went on to win one race and claim three podium finishes in the championship in 2014.

Colton Herta moved to Europe in 2015 to compete in the UK-based MSA Formula series. He was the youngest driver on the grid and the only American driver. Herta finished third overall in the championship collecting three wins throughout the season. In 2016 Herta competed in the Euroformula Open Championship and some BRDC British F3 series events. Herta achieved four victories in Euroformula racing for Carlin and finished third in the points. He also claimed one victory in the British F3 series.

Herta made his IndyCar debut in 2019 with Harding Steinbrenner Racing. He has spent the previous two seasons competing in the Indy Lights series for the same team, finishing second and third in the championship in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Colton Herta has claimed 9 victories and 18 podium finishes in his IndyCar career as of November 2024.

Colton Herta Family Background

Colton Herta was born to Bryan Herta and Janette Michelle. He has two other siblings, Caden and Calysta. There is no available information about Herta’s mother and the driver keeps her details private.

Colton Herta’s father, Bryan Herta is a well-known personality in IndyCar. He is a race strategist and former race car driver. Herta also competed in the IndyCar series from 2003 to 2006 with Andretti Green Racing earning two victories. He is the 1993 Indy Lights Champion. As of November 2024, Bryan Herta runs his team, Bryan Herta Autosport in the IndyCar series. He is also a strategist for the #27 car for Andretti Autosport. Bryan Herta was previously the strategist for his son, Colton Herta.

Colton Herta House

Colton Herta resides in Nashville as of November 2024.

Colton Herta Age

Colton Herta is 24 years old as of November 2024 and was born on March 30, 2024.

Colton Herta Awards

Colton Herta won the Rookie of the Year award in IndyCar in 2017.

Colton Herta Social Media

Colton Herta is a fairly active personality on social media. He has more than 100,000 followers combined on his social media pages. Herta is known for posting about his daily life and race weekends on his social media accounts.

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