Travis Gregg
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Travis Gregg is an American
racing driver from Camden, Ohio
.
After karting, Gregg began in cars in amateur SCCA Formula Atlantic
in 1998 and 1999 while attending Miami University
. He graduated in 2000 and ventured into sprint car racing, competing in a number of series across the midwestern United States. In 2004 he began racing in the Infiniti Pro Series (now called Indy Lights) and sat on pole in his first series race at Kentucky Speedway
. He captured his first win from the pole in the first race of the following season at Homestead Miami Speedway and finished 3rd in series points for Sam Schmidt Motorsports
, also winning at Kentucky and Texas Motor Speedway
. Despite his success in 2005, Gregg did not have a full-time ride in 2006 and participated in 3 races as a substitute driver, a role which he continued to fill in 2007 and 2008, driving in two races in each of those years.
United States
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racing driver from Camden, Ohio
Camden, Ohio
Camden is a village in Preble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,302 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area...
.
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...
in 1998 and 1999 while attending Miami University
Miami University
Miami University is a coeducational public research university located in Oxford, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1809, it is the 10th oldest public university in the United States and the second oldest university in Ohio, founded four years after Ohio University. In its 2012 edition, U.S...
. He graduated in 2000 and ventured into sprint car racing, competing in a number of series across the midwestern United States. In 2004 he began racing in the Infiniti Pro Series (now called Indy Lights) and sat on pole in his first series race 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...
. He captured his first win from the pole in the first race of the following season at Homestead Miami Speedway and finished 3rd in series points for Sam Schmidt Motorsports
Sam Schmidt Motorsports
Sam Schmidt Motorsports is an auto racing team in the IndyCar IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights Series owned by quadriplegic former driver Sam Schmidt....
, also winning at Kentucky and Texas Motor Speedway
Texas Motor Speedway
Texas Motor Speedway is a speedway located in the northernmost portion of the U.S. city of Fort Worth, Texas – the portion located in Denton County, Texas....
. Despite his success in 2005, Gregg did not have a full-time ride in 2006 and participated in 3 races as a substitute driver, a role which he continued to fill in 2007 and 2008, driving in two races in each of those years.