Jay Howard

Growing up in England, Jay Howard dreamed of becoming a racing champion in the United States. "I don't know why I wanted to come to America," he said. "I've just always wanted to be here. Fortunately, I met the right people, who put me in the right places and now, here I am."

Howard began his quest in 2004 when he who left England to race in the United States. He quickly showed his championship pedigree by winning his first American race, then smashing the records of Dan Wheldon to win the U.S. Formula Ford Zetec Championship in 2005. He followed up the next season by winning the closest championship race in Indy Pro Series on the strength of two wins, two poles and seven podium finishes in 12 starts.

He and his father Paul run the Screaming Talent karting team.