Andy Wallace (born 19 February 1961, in

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) is a professional

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driver from the

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, who has been racing since 1979. In 1976, Wallace attended the Jim Russell Racing Drivers' School. He is the current official

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test driver. He has raced prototype

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s since 1988, winning over 25 International Sports car races including: *

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(3 times) *

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(2 times) *

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. Wallace was also the driver for the then record-setting speed of in a

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, which for over 11 years was the world record for the fastest production car. According to the

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supplement, he liked the place so much that he became resident there. Wallace drove for

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in the

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through the 2007 racing season. In January 2008, Wallace drove for

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in the #23

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-powered

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backed by Ruby Tuesday in the

, finishing in 36th place with engine problems. On 2 August 2019, Wallace set a record of 300 mph in a Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+. It was revealed by Top Gear on 2 September in a Youtube video, showing a certified speed of and happened on the

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test track owned by VW.

Racing record

24 Hours of Le Mans results

Complete Asia-Pacific Touring Car Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete British Touring Car Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

External links

British Racing Driver's Club page

Official website
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