Jonathan Klein (driver)
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Jonathan Klein is an American
racing driver from Long Grove, Illinois
.
After racing Formula Atlantic
cars in the SCCA he moved up to professional racing in 2005 in Star Mazda, finishing 13th for Andersen Walko Racing. In 2006 he moved to the Indy Pro Series
driving for Andretti Green Racing
. At the time one of Andretti Green's IndyCar entries was sponsored by Klein Tools
which at the time was headed by Jonathan Klein's father. Klein finished second in Indy Pro Series points despite not winning, but did capture a pole at Kentucky Speedway
, finishing second, and finished second in the season closer at Chicagoland Speedway
. Klein returned to the series in 2007 driving for Team Moore Racing
. Klein finished 12th in points with a best finish of 3rd (twice). He returned to the series (then called Firestone Indy Lights) and Team Moore for four late season races in 2008 in what were, as of 2010, his last professional race appearances.
United States
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racing driver from Long Grove, Illinois
Long Grove, Illinois
Long Grove is an affluent village located in Lake County, Illinois, approximately northwest of Chicago. As of the 2005 census, the village had a total population of 6,735...
.
After racing Formula Atlantic
Formula Atlantic
Formula Atlantic is a specification of open wheel racing car developed in the 1970s. It was used in professional racing through the IMSA Atlantic Championship until 2009 and is currently primarily used in amateur racing through Sports Car Club of America Formula Atlantic.-History:The history of...
cars in the SCCA he moved up to professional racing in 2005 in Star Mazda, finishing 13th for Andersen Walko Racing. In 2006 he moved to the Indy Pro Series
Indy Pro Series
Firestone Indy Lights is a developmental automobile racing series sanctioned by IndyCar. Previously, another series named Indy Lights filled the same role for CART and ran from 1986 to 1993 as the American Racing Series and Dayton Indy Lights from 1991 to 2001...
driving for Andretti Green Racing
Andretti Green Racing
Andretti Autosport is an auto racing team that competes in the IndyCar Series, Firestone Indy Lights, Star Mazda Championship, and U.S. F2000 National Championship.-Current IndyCar Drivers and Cars:*7 Danica Patrick, GoDaddy.com*26 Marco Andretti...
. At the time one of Andretti Green's IndyCar entries was sponsored by Klein Tools
Klein Tools
Klein Tools is an American company based in Lincolnshire, Illinois that manufactures hand tools. The company is known for its popularity with workers in the electrical and telecommunications industries...
which at the time was headed by Jonathan Klein's father. Klein finished second in Indy Pro Series points despite not winning, but did capture a pole at Kentucky Speedway
Kentucky Speedway
Kentucky Speedway is a tri-oval speedway in Sparta, Kentucky, which has hosted ARCA, NASCAR and Indy Racing League racing annually since it opened in 2000. The track is currently owned and operated by Speedway Motorsports, Inc. and Jerry Carroll, who, along with four other investors, owned...
, finishing second, and finished second in the season closer at Chicagoland Speedway
Chicagoland Speedway
Chicagoland Speedway is a tri-oval speedway in Joliet, Illinois, USA, southwest of Chicago. The speedway opened in 2001 and currently hosts NASCAR racing including the opening event in the 2011 Chase for the Sprint Cup. Until 2011, the speedway also hosted the IZOD IndyCar Series, recording...
. Klein returned to the series in 2007 driving for Team Moore Racing
Team Moore Racing
Team Moore Racing is an auto racing team that competes in the Firestone Indy Lights series. It is owned by former racer Tom Wood and Mark Moore and is based in Pittsboro, Indiana.The team was formed in 2007 with Wood driving...
. Klein finished 12th in points with a best finish of 3rd (twice). He returned to the series (then called Firestone Indy Lights) and Team Moore for four late season races in 2008 in what were, as of 2010, his last professional race appearances.