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Oliver Wheldon is the 2024 Skip Barber Race Series champion, clinching the crown in the final race of the season ahead of Dean Lambros. With a remarkable second-half performance that included eight…
Oliver Wheldon secured the 2024 Skip Barber Race Series championship in the final race of the season, surpassing Dean Lambros. His exceptional performance in the second half, which included eight victories, mirrored the success of his older brother, Sebastian Wheldon. Both Andretti junior development drivers now hold consecutive Skip Barber Race Series championship titles. Wheldon’s season kicked off with a podium at Sebring International Raceway, marking his first outside of karting, followed by his first win at Circuit of The Americas after starting from pole position. An impressive streak of five consecutive wins was disrupted only by a second-place finish at Lime Rock Park. The championship battle with Lambros was intense and close, culminating in Wheldon clinching victory at VIRginia International Raceway and securing the title. Wheldon’s championship win secures him a $100,000 scholarship for his racing career advancement, while Lambros earns a full-season scholarship to return to the series. Additionally, Thomas Tarlton emerged as the Skip Barber Race Series Master’s class champion, triumphing over his twin brother, Rob Tarlton.
