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Gabriel Chaves (born 7 July 1993) is a Colombian-American racing driver, currently competing in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the Michelin Pilot Challenge. He raced in the IndyCar Series and is the 2014 Indy Lights Champion.[1]
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Racing career
[edit]Early career
[edit]After winning several karting titles, Chaves began racing cars in 2007 in Skip Barber series in the United States. In 2008 he made his pro debut in Formula BMW Americas and finished 4th in Formula BMW Pacific and finished fourteenth in the Formula BMW World Finals. In 2009, he competed in a full season of Formula BMW Americas for Eurointernational and won the title, capturing five wins and three poles.[2]
Chaves brought his career to Europe in 2010, where he raced in the Italian Formula Three Championship with Eurointernational. He finished tenth in points and captured rookie of the year honors.[3] In 2011 he signed to race with the Addax Team in the GP3 Series.[4] Chaves finished nineteenth in points with a best finish of fourth at the Valencia Street Circuit.
American open-wheel racing
[edit]In 2012, Chaves return to the United States and signed with JDC MotorSports to race in the Star Mazda Championship. Chaves finished second in points with wins at the final two races of the season at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and Road Atlanta. The driver climbed to the Indy Lights in 2013, having signed for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports.[5] He was runner-up with one win and ten podiums, and was part of the closest finish in the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (when Peter Dempsey grabbed the Freedom 100 victory as part of a four-wide photo finish. Dempsey finished ahead of Chaves by a mere 0.0026 seconds).
He signed on with Belardi Auto Racing for the 2014 Indy Lights season and won the championship, capturing four wins (including the Freedom 100) and eleven podiums in fourteen races.
Chaves signed with Bryan Herta Autosport to race full-time at the IndyCar Series in 2015.[6] Chaves led 31 laps at Pocono Raceway and had assumed the lead after leader and fellow rookie Sage Karam crashed, fatally injuring Justin Wilson in the process. Chaves led when the race was restarted with six laps to go but was passed for the lead. He was still on pace for his first podium finish when his engine let go with three laps remaining, bringing out a caution flag and effectively ending the race. The race was both Chaves' first laps led and only DNF of the season. Chaves captured the Rookie of the Year title by 78 points over Stefano Coletti. However, due to a sponsor default, the team was unable to retain him for the next season.[7] The team would confirm former Caterham and Manor Racing driver Alexander Rossi to drive the No. 98 for the season.[8]
The Colombian drove part-time for Dale Coyne Racing in the 2016 season, with a best result of twelfth at Detroit race 1. In 2017, Chaves joined Harding Racing for the Indianapolis 500, Texas and Pocono races.[9][10]
Chaves was appointed as driver coach for the USF Juniors, an entry-level series for the Road to Indy, ahead of the inaugural season in 2022.[11]
Sports car racing
[edit]Chaves joined the DeltaWing entry at the four endurance races of the United SportsCar Championship in 2014. He led fifteen laps of the 10-hour finale at Road Atlanta, the Petit Le Mans, helping the team to a season-high fourth-place finish.
In 2020, Chaves joined Bryan Herta Autosport for a full season drive in the Michelin Pilot Challenge as a co-driver with Ryan Norman.[12]
Personal life
[edit]Chaves' father is a Colombian JetBlue airline pilot and Chaves has raced under both the American and Colombian flags.[13]
Racing record
[edit]Complete GP3 Series results
[edit](key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Addax Team | IST FEA 10 |
IST SPR 12 |
CAT FEA 13 |
CAT SPR 6 |
VAL FEA 4 |
VAL SPR 5 |
SIL FEA Ret |
SIL SPR 14 |
NÜR FEA 27† |
NÜR SPR 17 |
HUN FEA 23 |
HUN SPR Ret |
SPA FEA 16 |
SPA SPR 16 |
MNZ FEA 17 |
MNZ SPR 7 |
19th | 8 |
Star Mazda Championship
[edit]| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Rank | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | JDC MotorSports | STP 3 |
STP 4 |
BAR 3 |
BAR 5 |
IND 9 |
IOW 5 |
TOR 3 |
TOR 4 |
EDM 3 |
EDM 3 |
TRO 5 |
TRO 2 |
BAL 3 |
BAL 8 |
LAG 2 |
LAG 1 |
ATL 1 |
2nd | 360 |
Source:[16]
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Indy Lights
[edit]| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Rank | Points | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Schmidt Peterson Motorsports | STP 8 |
ALA 3 |
LBH 2 |
INDY 2 |
MIL 4 |
IOW 2 |
POC 3 |
TOR 3 |
MOH 1* |
BAL 3 |
HOU 2 |
FON 2 |
2nd | 449 | [17] | ||
| 2014 | Belardi Auto Racing | STP 2 |
LBH 1 |
ALA 6 |
ALA 1 |
IND 11 |
IND 8 |
INDY 1 |
POC 1 |
TOR 2 |
MOH 2 |
MOH 3 |
MIL 3 |
SNM 2 |
SNM 2 |
1st | 547 | [18] |
IndyCar Series
[edit](key)
| Year | Team | Chassis | No. | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Rank | Points | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bryan Herta Autosport | Dallara DW12 | 98 | Honda | STP 17 |
NLA 15 |
LBH 16 |
ALA 16 |
IMS 15 |
INDY 16 |
DET 18 |
DET 9 |
TXS 10 |
TOR 15 |
FON 20 |
MIL 11 |
IOW 16 |
MOH 12 |
POC 11 |
SNM 14 |
15th | 281 | [19] | |
| 2016 | Dale Coyne Racing | 19 | STP | PHX | LBH | ALA | IMS 17 |
INDY 20 |
DET 12 |
DET 13 |
RDA 19 |
IOW 17 |
TOR | MOH | POC | TXS 14 |
WGL | SNM | 22nd | 121 | [20] | |||
| 2017 | Harding Racing | 88 | Chevrolet | STP | LBH | ALA | PHX | IMS | INDY 9 |
DET | DET | TXS 5 |
RDA | IOW | TOR | MOH | POC 15 |
GTW | WGL | SNM | 23rd | 98 | [21] | |
| 2018 | STP 14 |
PHX 15 |
LBH 19 |
ALA 17 |
IMS 17 |
INDY 14 |
DET 18 |
DET 19 |
TXS 15 |
ROA 19 |
IOW 21 |
TOR | MOH | POC | GTW 18 |
POR 13 |
SNM | 21st | 187 | [22] |
* Season still in progress.
Indianapolis 500
[edit]| Year | Chassis | Engine | Start | Finish | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dallara | Honda | 26 | 16 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| 2016 | Dallara | Honda | 21 | 20 | Dale Coyne Racing |
| 2017 | Dallara | Chevrolet | 25 | 9 | Harding Racing |
| 2018 | Dallara | Chevrolet | 22 | 14 | Harding Racing |
Source:[23]
| |||||
IMSA SportsCar Championship
[edit](key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)
† Points only counted towards the Michelin Endurance Cup, and not the overall LMP3 Championship.
References
[edit]- ^ "Felipe Nasr tests positive for coronavirus, misses Daytona 240 round". autosport.com. 3 July 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ Gabriel Chaves - career detail, Driver Database, Retrieved 6 December 2010
- ^ EFCN One-on-One: Eurointernational's Gabby Chaves Archived 10 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine, eFormulaCarNews, 6 December 2010, Retrieved 6 December 2010
- ^ Addax to run Chaves in GP3, Racer, 28 March 2011, Retrieved 30 March 2011
- ^ Chaves graduates for '13 to championship team" - IndyCar, 14 February 2013.
- ^ Glendenning, Mark (3 February 2015). "Indy Lights champion Gabby Chaves gets 2015 BHA IndyCar seat". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- ^ Pruett, Marshall (18 February 2016). "INDYCAR: Chaves vows to rebound after losing BHA seat". Racer.com. Racer Media & Marketing, Inc. Archived from the original on 19 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ Reiman, Samuel (23 February 2016). "IndyCar: Alexander Rossi confirmed at Andretti". Foxsports.com. Fox Sports Digital Media. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ New Team Harding Racing Enters Chaves for 101st Indianapolis 500, IndyCar, April 10, 2017, Retrieved 2017-04-10
- ^ Glendenning, Mark (20 May 2017). "Harding Racing to add Texas, Pocono to schedule". Racer.com. Racer Media & Marketing, Inc. Archived from the original on 20 May 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ^ Glendenning, Mark (30 September 2021). "Andersen Promotions unveils USF Juniors series". Racer. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ Pruett, Marshall (3 January 2020). "BHA reunites with Chaves in Pilot Challenge; adds Norman". Racer. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ Gabby Chaves Biography Archived 29 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine, Website of Broward County, Florida, Retrieved 30 May 2016
- ^ a b "Gabby Chaves Results". motorsportstats.com. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ "Victor Carbone". Motor Sport. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ^ "Gabby Chaves – USF Pro 2000 stats". Champ Car Stats. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ^ "Gabby Chaves – 2013 Firestone Indy Lights Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ^ "Gabby Chaves – 2014 Indy Lights Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ^ "Gabby Chaves – 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Gabby Chaves – 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Gabby Chaves – 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Gabby Chaves – 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Gabby Chaves – Indianapolis 500 Career". Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
External links
[edit]- Gabby Chaves official website
- Gabby Chaves career summary at DriverDB.com
- Gabby Chaves driver statistics at Racing-Reference
Gabby Chaves
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Family and upbringing
Gabriel "Gabby" Chaves was born on July 7, 1993, in Bogotá, Colombia, to parents Gabriel and Pilar Chaves.[4][8] Chaves holds dual Colombian-American citizenship, having relocated with his family to the United States at the age of eight. The move was influenced by his father's career as a JetBlue airline pilot, which required basing in the U.S. while maintaining ties to Colombia.[2][9][8] Growing up in a family with a racing heritage—his mother Pilar had competed in the Winston Cup Series in the 1990s before pausing her career upon learning of her pregnancy with Gabby, and his grandfather and uncle were also racers—Chaves was exposed early to motorsports through family stories and visits. His father's profession as a pilot further immersed him in aviation and frequent travel during childhood, fostering an international perspective shaped by life between Colombia and Florida.[8] After settling in South Florida, Chaves' family provided strong support for his budding interest in racing, granting him access to local karting facilities where he began formal training at age 11. Pilar Chaves, in particular, balanced maternal concerns with encouragement, noting her son's calm demeanor even as a child.[8]Introduction to racing
Gabby Chaves' introduction to motorsports came during a family summer trip to Colombia when he was 11 years old, where his grandfather introduced him to go-karting at a local track, sparking his passion for racing amid the sport's competitive atmosphere.[8] Inspired by these family travels and the proximity of tracks in Florida after relocating to Weston, Chaves began regular karting sessions, supported by his parents—his mother, a former racer, and his father, an airline pilot—who recognized his talent and provided encouragement to explore the hobby.[8] From 2005 to 2006, Chaves competed in regional karting events across Florida, quickly building skills in novice classes and achieving early successes, including the Easykart 60 cc US Grand National Championship and the Rotax Max Challenge Florida Minimax title in 2005, followed by the Rotax East Coast Division Championship and Stars of Karting East Cadet Class championship in 2006.[10][8] These accomplishments at local venues like Homestead-Miami Speedway helped him gain confidence and visibility in the karting community, marking his transition from casual enthusiast to competitive driver.[10] Encouraged by his early results, Chaves decided to pursue professional racing, enrolling in structured training programs and seeking sponsorships to advance his career.[8] A pivotal influence was his coach, Daniel Villa, a longtime mentor who guided him from karting fundamentals to more advanced techniques, culminating in Chaves winning the Skip Barber Karting Scholarship Shoot-out at age 13, which opened doors to formal racing education.[8]Racing career
Karting and junior formulas
Chaves began his competitive karting career in earnest in 2007, following earlier regional successes in Florida, where he had claimed victories in the Florida Winter Tour and other local series as a young driver. That year, he achieved notable wins in regional events, including the Homestead Karting Summer Championship in the Easykart 60cc class, and contributed to his selection for the Skip Barber Racing School's Karts to Cars Scholarship Shoot-out, which he ultimately won, earning a transition to single-seater racing. Nationally, his karting prowess was highlighted by strong performances in the Stars of Karting series, building on his 2006 Eastern Division Cadet championship title.[10][11][12][13] In 2007, at age 14, Chaves made his debut in car racing with the Skip Barber Summer Series, competing in the Southern and Eastern Regional championships. He secured top-10 finishes in several races, including leading laps at venues like Sebring and Road America, and demonstrated adaptability despite the shift from karts' low-slung handling to the higher center of gravity and open-wheel dynamics of the Skip Barber Formula 2000 cars. By the end of the 2007-08 season, he claimed the undefeated championship in the Skip Barber Southern Regional Series, finishing second overall in the Eastern Regional with 597 points. These results underscored his quick adjustment to single-seaters, though he noted initial challenges in managing tire wear and braking zones without the immediate feedback of karting.[14][15][16][8][17] Chaves' progression accelerated in 2009 when he joined EuroInternational for the Formula BMW Americas Championship, entering at age 16 as one of the series' youngest competitors. Driving the BMW-powered Mygale FB017, he dominated the 14-race season, securing five victories—including a wire-to-wire win in the opener at Puebla, Mexico—and three pole positions, while finishing on the podium in every event to clinch the overall championship with 235 points. This title, achieved with consistent speed and strategic racing, marked a seamless adaptation to junior open-wheel formulas and positioned him for higher levels of competition.[18][19][10][20]Open-wheel progression
Chaves made his international open-wheel debut in the 2011 GP3 Series with the Addax Team, competing in all 16 races across the European calendar. He achieved a best finish of fourth place in the feature race at the Valencia Street Circuit, along with several other top-10 results, culminating in 19th position in the drivers' championship with 16 points. This season provided Chaves with valuable experience in high-speed single-seaters on diverse circuits, including street courses and permanent tracks like Spa-Francorchamps and Monza, honing his adaptability to varying track conditions and race formats. Returning to North America, Chaves joined JDC MotorSports for the 2012 Star Mazda Championship (later rebranded as Pro Mazda), where he demonstrated consistent pace in 17 races. He secured victories in the final two events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and Road Atlanta, contributing to a runner-up finish in the championship standings behind Jack Hawksworth, with 10 podiums overall.[21] These results showcased his growing proficiency in overtaking maneuvers and tire management on road courses, as evidenced by his late-season surge that included pole positions at key venues. In 2013, Chaves advanced to the Indy Lights Series with Schmidt Peterson with Curb-Agajanian, marking his rookie campaign in the developmental ladder to IndyCar.[22] He recorded one win at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, a notable second-place finish in the Freedom 100 by 0.0026 seconds in a photo finish, and 10 podium finishes across 14 races, finishing as runner-up in the championship to Sage Karam by just 12 points.[23] Notable performances included second-place results at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course and Baltimore street circuit, where strategic pit decisions and aggressive passing elevated his standing.[24] Switching to Belardi Auto Racing for 2014, Chaves dominated the Indy Lights Series, clinching the championship on a tiebreaker over Jack Harvey after 14 races.[25] He secured four victories—at Long Beach, the Freedom 100 at Indianapolis (by a margin of 0.005 seconds), Barber Motorsports Park, and Mid-Ohio—along with 11 podiums, earning the series' Rookie of the Year honors despite his prior experience. This title run highlighted his refined racecraft, particularly in high-stakes battles and superspeedway simulations, securing him the Mazda Road to Indy scholarship and paving the way for his IndyCar entry.[26]IndyCar Series
Chaves made his IndyCar Series debut in 2015 as a full-time driver for Bryan Herta Autosport with Curb-Agajanian, competing in all 16 races of the season and earning the Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors with consistent performances, including two top-10 finishes and leading 31 laps total. He ranked 15th in the championship with 281 points, completing the second-most laps (1,583) among all drivers despite limited resources on a partial budget program. Over the following seasons from 2016 to 2018, Chaves raced part-time with Dale Coyne Racing and Harding Racing, accumulating 23 additional starts for a career total of 39 in the series, with no wins or poles but a career-best fifth-place finish at Texas Motor Speedway in 2017. His part-time efforts yielded one top-five and four top-10 results, alongside 13 DNFs primarily due to mechanical issues or accidents across ovals, road courses, and street circuits.2015 Season
Chaves' rookie campaign highlighted his adaptability across all track types, with notable results on ovals like 10th at Texas and road courses like 9th at Detroit Race 2, though mechanical failures led to one DNF at Pocono. He started an average of 19.1 positions and finished 14.4 on average, showcasing reliability by avoiding further retirements after early challenges.| Date | Race | Track Type | Start | Finish | Status | Laps | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29 | Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg | Street | 22 | 17 | Running | 110 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Apr 12 | Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach | Street | 17 | 16 | Running | 80 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Apr 26 | Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama | Road | 17 | 16 | Running | 90 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| May 9 | Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis | Road | 16 | 15 | Running | 82 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| May 24 | Indianapolis 500 | Oval | 26 | 16 | Running | 200 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| May 30 | Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Race 1 | Street | 23 | 18 | Running | 47 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| May 31 | Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Race 2 | Street | 18 | 9 | Running | 68 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Jun 6 | Firestone 600 | Oval | 20 | 10 | Running | 246 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Jun 14 | Grand Prix of Toronto | Street | 13 | 15 | Running | 85 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Jul 12 | Kohler Grand Prix at Road America | Road | 12 | 11 | Running | 250 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Jul 18 | Iowa Corn IndyCar Race | Oval | 23 | 16 | Running | 299 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Jul 26 | Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio | Road | 21 | 12 | Running | 90 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Aug 2 | ABC Supply 500 | Oval | 16 | 11 | Running | 197 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Aug 23 | GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma | Road | 21 | 14 | Running | 85 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Aug 30 | Grand Prix of Baltimore | Street | 18 | 15 | Running | 45 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Sep 20 | Mazda Grand Prix of Watkins Glen | Road | 20 | 16 | Running | 60 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
2016 Season
Transitioning to a part-time schedule with Dale Coyne Racing, Chaves contested seven races, primarily on road and street courses with one oval, finishing 16th on average without top-10s but demonstrating pace on restarts and in traffic. No DNFs marred the season, underscoring improved mechanical reliability.| Date | Race | Track Type | Start | Finish | Status | Laps | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13 | Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg | Street | 19 | 14 | Running | 110 | Dale Coyne Racing |
| Apr 17 | Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama | Road | 18 | 15 | Running | 69 | Dale Coyne Racing |
| May 1 | Phoenix Grand Prix | Oval | 20 | 17 | Running | 250 | Dale Coyne Racing |
| May 29 | Indianapolis 500 | Oval | 23 | 20 | Running | 199 | Dale Coyne Racing |
| Jun 5 | Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Race 1 | Street | 21 | 12 | Running | 70 | Dale Coyne Racing |
| Jun 5 | Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Race 2 | Street | 19 | 13 | Running | 70 | Dale Coyne Racing |
| Jun 26 | Kohler Grand Prix at Road America | Road | 20 | 17 | Running | 208 | Dale Coyne Racing |
2017 Season
Chaves joined Harding Racing for a limited three-race program, achieving his career-best results including a fifth at Texas oval amid chaos from cautions and a ninth at the Indy 500, with no DNFs and leading 31 laps at Pocono. His average finish improved to 13.8, with two top-10s.| Date | Race | Track Type | Start | Finish | Status | Laps | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28 | Indianapolis 500 | Oval | 22 | 9 | Running | 200 | Harding Racing |
| Jun 10 | Rainguard Water Sealers 600 | Oval | 18 | 5 | Running | 248 | Harding Racing |
| Aug 20 | ABC Supply 500 | Oval | 15 | 7 | Running | 200 | Harding Racing |
2018 Season
Returning full-time with Harding Racing for 13 events, Chaves focused on ovals and select road/street races, posting an average finish of 17.8 with one DNF at Portland due to contact, but strong showings like 13th at Mid-Ohio highlighted progress in setup feedback. No top-10s, but he contributed to team development.| Date | Race | Track Type | Start | Finish | Status | Laps | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11 | Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg | Street | 19 | 15 | Running | 110 | Harding Racing |
| Apr 8 | Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama | Road | 20 | 17 | Running | 90 | Harding Racing |
| Apr 15 | Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach | Street | 21 | 18 | Running | 85 | Harding Racing |
| Apr 29 | Phoenix Raceway | Oval | 19 | 16 | Running | 250 | Harding Racing |
| May 27 | Indianapolis 500 | Oval | 22 | 14 | Running | 200 | Harding Racing |
| Jun 2 | Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Race 1 | Street | 20 | 19 | Running | 70 | Harding Racing |
| Jun 3 | Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Race 2 | Street | 19 | 17 | Running | 70 | Harding Racing |
| Jun 24 | Kohler Grand Prix at Road America | Road | 21 | 20 | Running | 208 | Harding Racing |
| Jul 8 | DXC Technology 600 | Oval | 21 | 15 | Running | 240 | Harding Racing |
| Jul 14 | Iowa IndyCar Race | Oval | 20 | 19 | Running | 250 | Harding Racing |
| Jul 15 | Honda Indy Toronto | Street | 21 | 18 | Running | 85 | Harding Racing |
| Jul 8 | Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio | Road | 20 | 13 | Running | 90 | Harding Racing |
| Aug 19 | Pocono 500 | Oval | 22 | 21 | Running | 214 | Harding Racing |
| Sep 2 | Grand Prix of Portland | Road | 21 | 20 | Contact | 104 | Harding Racing |
Indianapolis 500 Results
Chaves competed in four Indianapolis 500s, with his best performance a ninth-place finish in 2017 after starting 22nd and running as high as fifth late in the race. His average starting position was 25.3, and he completed all but two full distances, earning Rookie of the Year in 2015.| Year | Start | Finish | Status | Laps Completed | Led | Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26 | 16 | Running | 200/200 | 0 | Bryan Herta Autosport | Rookie of the Year |
| 2016 | 23 | 20 | Running | 199/200 | 0 | Dale Coyne Racing | - |
| 2017 | 22 | 9 | Running | 200/200 | 0 | Harding Racing | Career-best Indy 500 finish |
| 2018 | 22 | 14 | Running | 200/200 | 0 | Harding Racing | - |
Sports car racing
Chaves made his debut in sports car racing in 2014 with JDC-Miller MotorSports in the United SportsCar Championship's Prototype class, driving the innovative DeltaWing DWC13 alongside Andy Meyrick and Katherine Legge.[34] The team contested four races that season, including the 12 Hours of Sebring and Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, marking Chaves' introduction to endurance prototypes and highlighting his adaptability from open-wheel backgrounds to the demands of multi-class, long-distance events.[35] Following this, Chaves entered the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, beginning with select appearances in the Grand Sport class before transitioning to the Touring Car (TCR) category in 2019 with an Audi RS 3 LMS TCR for JDC-Miller MotorSports.[36] Between 2018 and 2021, Chaves expanded his prototype experience in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship's Daytona Prototype international (DPi) class, piloting the Cadillac DPi-V.R for Mustang Sampling Racing / JDC-Miller MotorSports and Whelen Engineering Racing (Action Express Racing).[37] He substituted at key endurance races, including the Rolex 24 at Daytona and Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, where he contributed to a podium finish for the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac in 2018.[38] These outings, often as a fill-in driver, allowed Chaves to gain valuable seats time in high-stakes prototype machinery, leveraging his open-wheel precision for the strategic elements of sports car endurance racing. Concurrently in the Michelin Pilot Challenge, Chaves partnered with Ryan Norman for Bryan Herta Autosport in the Hyundai Veloster N TCR from 2020, securing the TCR drivers' championship that year with seven victories, including a dominant win at Road America where they led the majority of laps.[39] He returned selectively in 2021, substituting at Watkins Glen.[40] From 2022 onward, Chaves committed to a fuller schedule in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Andretti Autosport, initially in the Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3) class driving the Ligier JS P320, where he earned one class win and three podiums across seven starts.[10] In 2023, he split time between LMP3 (four races) and a debut in the GT Daytona (GTD) class with the Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 (three races), building experience in grand touring machinery.[10] The following year, 2024, saw him focus on GTD with a Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) for six events, including finishes of 10th at Laguna Seca and 14th at Indianapolis.[10] Beyond IMSA, Chaves joined Racers Edge Motorsports for the GT World Challenge America season finale at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in October 2024, co-driving the Acura NSX GT3 evo22 to a second-place finish in the Pro class alongside Luca Mars and Zach Veach.[41] As of November 2024, Chaves has competed in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship's GTD class with Andretti Motorsports, partnering with Jarett Andretti.[1]Professional activities beyond racing
Coaching roles
In 2022, Gabby Chaves was appointed as the official driver coach for USF Juniors presented by Cooper Tires, an entry-level open-wheel racing series launched as the foundational step in the Road to Indy development ladder.[42] Drawing from his background as the 2014 Indy Lights champion, Chaves mentors young drivers aged 15 to 17, focusing on building foundational skills for progression in professional racing. He continued in this role through at least 2024, supporting the series' emphasis on professional growth, with multiple graduates advancing to higher tiers such as Indy NXT.[43][44] Chaves' contributions to driver development include leading classroom sessions on racing techniques and strategy, as well as providing trackside guidance during events. For instance, he conducted instructional sessions ahead of the series' debut race at NOLA Motorsports Park in April 2022 and offered direct coaching at Barber Motorsports Park later that season.[45][46]Mechanic and team contributions
Chaves co-founded Mobile Pitstop, a mobile mechanic service in Indianapolis, in 2020, applying his technical expertise from racing to provide automotive maintenance services.[1] Balancing this entrepreneurial role with part-time driving has allowed him to maintain involvement in the racing community while leveraging his skills in vehicle preparation and troubleshooting.Personal life
Chaves resides in the Indianapolis area.[1] He married Gabby Piccarreta on November 2, 2019.[47] Chaves was diagnosed with keratoconus, a progressive eye disorder that thins the cornea, prior to 2017. In 2016, deteriorating vision led to a restricted IndyCar license, and he nearly failed the 2017 eye exam. He underwent corneal cross-linking and was fitted with Onefit scleral contact lenses in February 2017, achieving better than 20/20 vision and obtaining an unrestricted license, which enabled him to continue racing at high speeds.[48]Racing record
Star Mazda Championship
Gabby Chaves competed in the Star Mazda Championship Presented by Goodyear during the 2012 season with JDC MotorSports, finishing second in the drivers' standings with 360 points after participating in all 17 races across 10 events. This strong performance, including two victories and ten podium finishes, marked a key step in his progression through the Mazda Road to Indy ladder.[10][21]| Round | Circuit | Qualifying Position | Race Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1R1 | Streets of St. Petersburg | - | 3rd | Podium |
| 1R2 | Streets of St. Petersburg | - | 4th | - |
| 2R1 | Barber Motorsports Park | - | 3rd | Podium |
| 2R2 | Barber Motorsports Park | - | 5th | - |
| 3 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | - | 9th | - |
| 4 | Iowa Speedway | - | 5th | - |
| 5R1 | Streets of Toronto | - | 3rd | Podium |
| 5R2 | Streets of Toronto | - | 4th | - |
| 6R1 | Streets of Edmonton | - | 3rd | Podium |
| 6R2 | Streets of Edmonton | - | 3rd | Podium |
| 7R1 | Circuit Trois-Rivières | - | 5th | - |
| 7R2 | Circuit Trois-Rivières | - | 2nd | Podium |
| 8R1 | Streets of Baltimore | - | 3rd | Podium |
| 8R2 | Streets of Baltimore | - | 8th | - |
| 9R1 | Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca | - | 2nd | Podium |
| 9R2 | Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca | 1st | 1st | Win, Pole |
| 10 | Road Atlanta | 1st | 1st | Win, Pole |
Indy Lights
Chaves joined Belardi Auto Racing for the full 2014 Indy Lights season, contesting all 14 races and achieving four wins, five second-place finishes, and eleven podiums overall. His consistent performance allowed him to tie Jack Harvey on points at 547, securing the championship on the tiebreaker of more runner-up results (5-1). The season featured low car counts, with an average of eight entries per race, but Chaves demonstrated dominance in key events, including victories at Long Beach, Barber Race 2, the Freedom 100, and Pocono.[49][50] The table below details Chaves' race-by-race results, including qualifying position, finish position, laps led, and points earned, based on official series records.| Round | Date | Track | Qualifying | Finish | Laps Led | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 30 | Streets of St. Petersburg | 3 | 2 | 0 | 40 |
| 2 | Apr 12 | Long Beach Street Circuit | 2 | 1 | 45 | 50 |
| 3 | Apr 27 | Barber (Race 1) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 35 |
| 4 | Apr 27 | Barber (Race 2) | 1 | 1 | 38 | 50 |
| 5 | May 10 | IMS Road Course | 3 | 3 | 0 | 35 |
| 6 | May 23 | Indianapolis (Freedom 100) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50 |
| 7 | Jun 1 | Detroit (Race 1) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 32 |
| 8 | Jun 1 | Detroit (Race 2) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 30 |
| 9 | Jun 8 | Road America | 2 | 2 | 10 | 40 |
| 10 | Jul 6 | Pocono Raceway | 4 | 1 | 34 | 50 |
| 11 | Jul 20 | Streets of Toronto | 3 | 2 | 0 | 40 |
| 12 | Aug 3 | Mid-Ohio (Race 1) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 40 |
| 13 | Aug 3 | Mid-Ohio (Race 2) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 35 |
| 14 | Aug 24 | Sonoma Raceway | 2 | 2 | 0 | 40 |
IndyCar Series
Chaves made his IndyCar Series debut in 2015 as a full-time driver for Bryan Herta Autosport with Curb-Agajanian, competing in all 16 races of the season and earning the Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors with consistent performances, including two top-10 finishes and leading 31 laps total. He ranked 15th in the championship with 281 points, completing the second-most laps (1,583) among all drivers despite limited resources on a partial budget program. Over the following seasons from 2016 to 2018, Chaves raced part-time with Dale Coyne Racing and Harding Racing, accumulating 23 additional starts for a career total of 39 in the series, with no wins or poles but a career-best fifth-place finish at Texas Motor Speedway in 2017. His part-time efforts yielded one top-five and four top-10 results, alongside 13 DNFs primarily due to mechanical issues or accidents across ovals, road courses, and street circuits.2015 Season
Chaves' rookie campaign highlighted his adaptability across all track types, with notable results on ovals like 10th at Texas and road courses like 9th at Detroit Race 2, though mechanical failures led to one DNF at Pocono. He started an average of 19.1 positions and finished 14.4 on average, showcasing reliability by avoiding further retirements after early challenges. He led 31 laps at Pocono.| Date | Race | Track Type | Start | Finish | Status | Laps | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29 | Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg | Street | 22 | 17 | Running | 110 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Apr 12 | Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach | Street | 17 | 16 | Running | 80 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Apr 26 | Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama | Road | 17 | 16 | Running | 90 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| May 9 | Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis | Road | 16 | 15 | Running | 82 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| May 24 | Indianapolis 500 | Oval | 26 | 16 | Running | 200 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| May 30 | Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Race 1 | Street | 23 | 18 | Running | 47 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| May 31 | Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Race 2 | Street | 18 | 9 | Running | 68 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Jun 6 | Firestone 600 | Oval | 20 | 10 | Running | 246 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Jun 14 | Grand Prix of Toronto | Street | 22 | 15 | Running | 85 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Jul 12 | Kohler Grand Prix at Road America | Road | 12 | 11 | Running | 250 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Jul 18 | Iowa Corn IndyCar Race | Oval | 23 | 16 | Running | 299 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Jul 26 | Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio | Road | 21 | 12 | Running | 90 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Aug 2 | ABC Supply 500 | Oval | 16 | 11 | Running | 197 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Aug 23 | GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma | Road | 21 | 14 | Running | 85 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Aug 30 | Grand Prix of Baltimore | Street | 18 | 15 | Running | 45 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
| Sep 20 | Mazda Grand Prix of Watkins Glen | Road | 20 | 16 | Running | 60 | Bryan Herta Autosport |
2016 Season
Transitioning to a part-time schedule with Dale Coyne Racing, Chaves contested seven races, primarily on road and street courses with one oval, finishing 16th on average without top-10s but demonstrating pace on restarts and in traffic. No DNFs marred the season, underscoring improved mechanical reliability.| Date | Race | Track Type | Start | Finish | Status | Laps | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13 | Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg | Street | 19 | 14 | Running | 110 | Dale Coyne Racing |
| Apr 17 | Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama | Road | 18 | 15 | Running | 69 | Dale Coyne Racing |
| May 1 | Phoenix Grand Prix | Oval | 20 | 17 | Running | 250 | Dale Coyne Racing |
| May 29 | Indianapolis 500 | Oval | 23 | 20 | Running | 199 | Dale Coyne Racing |
| Jun 5 | Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Race 1 | Street | 21 | 12 | Running | 70 | Dale Coyne Racing |
| Jun 5 | Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Race 2 | Street | 19 | 13 | Running | 70 | Dale Coyne Racing |
| Jun 26 | Kohler Grand Prix at Road America | Road | 20 | 17 | Running | 208 | Dale Coyne Racing |
2017 Season
Chaves joined Harding Racing for a limited three-race program, achieving his career-best results including a fifth at Texas amid chaos from cautions and a ninth at the Indy 500, with no DNFs. His average finish was 9.7, with two top-10s.| Date | Race | Track Type | Start | Finish | Status | Laps | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28 | Indianapolis 500 | Oval | 22 | 9 | Running | 200 | Harding Racing |
| Jun 10 | Rainguard Water Sealers 600 | Oval | 18 | 5 | Running | 248 | Harding Racing |
| Aug 20 | ABC Supply 500 | Oval | 15 | 15 | Running | 200 | Harding Racing |
2018 Season
Intending a full-time effort with Harding Racing, Chaves competed in 13 events before being sidelined for the final four races, posting an average finish of 17.8 with one DNF at Portland due to contact, but strong showings like 13th at Mid-Ohio highlighted progress in setup feedback. No top-10s, but he contributed to team development.| Date | Race | Track Type | Start | Finish | Status | Laps | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11 | Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg | Street | 19 | 15 | Running | 110 | Harding Racing |
| Apr 8 | Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama | Road | 20 | 17 | Running | 90 | Harding Racing |
| Apr 15 | Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach | Street | 21 | 18 | Running | 85 | Harding Racing |
| Apr 29 | Phoenix Raceway | Oval | 19 | 16 | Running | 250 | Harding Racing |
| May 27 | Indianapolis 500 | Oval | 30 | 28 | Running | 196 | Harding Racing |
| Jun 3 | Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Race 1 | Street | 20 | 19 | Running | 70 | Harding Racing |
| Jun 3 | Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Race 2 | Street | 19 | 17 | Running | 70 | Harding Racing |
| Jun 24 | DXC Technology 600 | Oval | 21 | 20 | Running | 202 | Harding Racing |
| Jul 8 | Iowa IndyCar Race | Oval | 20 | 19 | Running | 250 | Harding Racing |
| Jul 15 | Honda Indy Toronto | Street | 21 | 18 | Running | 85 | Harding Racing |
| Jul 22 | Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio | Road | 20 | 13 | Running | 90 | Harding Racing |
| Aug 19 | Pocono 500 | Oval | 22 | 21 | Running | 214 | Harding Racing |
| Sep 2 | Grand Prix of Portland | Road | 21 | 20 | Contact | 104 | Harding Racing |
Indianapolis 500 Results
Chaves competed in four Indianapolis 500s, with his best performance a ninth-place finish in 2017 after starting 22nd and running as high as fifth late in the race. His average starting position was 25.3, and he completed all but two full distances, earning Rookie of the Year in 2015.| Year | Start | Finish | Status | Laps Completed | Led | Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26 | 16 | Running | 200/200 | 0 | Bryan Herta Autosport | Rookie of the Year |
| 2016 | 23 | 20 | Running | 199/200 | 0 | Dale Coyne Racing | - |
| 2017 | 22 | 9 | Running | 200/200 | 0 | Harding Racing | Career-best Indy 500 finish |
| 2018 | 30 | 28 | Running | 196/200 | 0 | Harding Racing | - |
IMSA SportsCar Championship
Gabby Chaves began his involvement in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with the unique DeltaWing prototype in 2014, competing in the PC class across the series' four endurance events that year. Partnered with drivers including Katherine Legge and Andy Meyrick, Chaves contributed to competitive runs, highlighted by a class-leading stint at Petit Le Mans where the team briefly held the lead before settling for fourth in class. His DeltaWing efforts demonstrated adaptability to endurance racing formats, leading 15 laps across the season.[52] In 2016, Chaves returned to the DeltaWing for a single outing at the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen, co-driving with Legge and Sean Rayhall to a seventh-place class finish in the PC category, marking a solid performance amid mechanical challenges for the team. Transitioning to more conventional prototypes, Chaves joined Action Express Racing's Cadillac DPi program in 2018 as a substitute driver. At the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen, he replaced the injured João Barbosa in the No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R, partnering with Christian Fittipaldi and Filipe Albuquerque to secure sixth place overall. Later that year, at Motul Petit Le Mans, Chaves joined the No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R alongside Eric Curran and Felipe Nasr, finishing second overall and helping the team clinch the Prototype drivers' and manufacturers' championships.[53][54][55] Chaves' 2020 WeatherTech appearances were limited to endurance events with the same Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R squad. Filling in for Nasr at the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen (held July 4 due to scheduling adjustments), he co-drove to fifth place overall. At the rescheduled Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, substituting for Filipe Albuquerque amid a schedule conflict, Chaves helped the No. 31 secure third place in Prototype, completing 346 laps. These stints underscored his value as a versatile endurance driver in the competitive DPi field.[56][57] Shifting to the LMP3 class in 2022, Chaves joined Andretti Autosport's No. 36 Ligier JS P320, partnering primarily with Jarett Andretti and Josh Burdon for a partial-season campaign that included seven events. The team achieved a class win in the Rolex 24 qualifying race at Daytona and another at Motul Petit Le Mans, where they led late to claim first in LMP3 after 357 laps. Additional podiums at Sebring and Watkins Glen contributed to three class podiums overall, with Chaves playing a key role in the team's fifth-place championship finish. In 2023, Chaves continued with Andretti in LMP3 for four endurance races, including the Rolex 24 At Daytona (third in class) and Motul Petit Le Mans (second in class with Andretti and Glenn van Berlo), though the team ended 18th in points amid the class's final season before its discontinuation.[58][59][60][61] From 2022 to 2024, Chaves competed full-time in the GTD class with Andretti Motorsport, driving an Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 (Nos. 59 and 70) in 2022 and 2023, partnering with Jarett Andretti and others, before switching to a Porsche 911 GT3 R (No. 43) in 2024 with endurance co-drivers Scott Hargrove and Thomas Preining. Key results included a third-place finish at the 2022 Rolex 24 at Daytona and consistent top-10 class finishes across the seasons.[62][63] No prototype class entries for Chaves appear in the 2024 or 2025 IMSA WeatherTech schedules, as he shifted focus to GT classes with Andretti. His WeatherTech prototype career spanned diverse machinery, from the innovative DeltaWing to factory-backed DPi and spec LMP3 efforts, with notable Daytona 24 Hours results including a class win in the 2022 qualifying race and third in 2023.[64][65]2014 United SportsCar Championship (PC Class, DeltaWing DWC13, DeltaWing Racing Cars)
| Race | Date | Co-Drivers | Starting Position | Finishing Position | Laps Completed | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolex 24 at Daytona | January 25-26 | Katherine Legge, Andy Meyrick, Alexander Rossi | 53rd overall | 16th in P | 661 | Running | Led early stints; strong pace in class.[66] |
| 12 Hours of Sebring | March 15 | Katherine Legge, Andy Meyrick | N/A | DNF | N/A | Mechanical | Limited details; team retired early. |
| Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen | June 28 | Katherine Legge | 10th in PC | 10th in PC | 74 | Running | Competitive run; 99.631 mph average.[67] |
| Petit Le Mans (Road Atlanta) | October 4 | Katherine Legge, Andy Meyrick | 5th in PC | 4th in PC | 395 | Running | Led during caution; best class result of season.[52] |
2016 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (PC Class, DeltaWing DWC13, DeltaWing Racing Cars)
| Race | Date | Co-Drivers | Starting Position | Finishing Position | Laps Completed | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen | July 3 | Katherine Legge, Sean Rayhall | N/A | 7th in PC | 220 | Running | Solid endurance effort; debris incident mid-race.[53] |
2018 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (P Class, Cadillac DPi-V.R)
| Race | Date | Team | Co-Drivers | Starting Position | Finishing Position | Laps Completed | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen | June 30-July 1 | Mustang Sampling Racing (No. 5) | Christian Fittipaldi, Filipe Albuquerque | 5th in P | 6th in P | 275 | Running | Substitute for injured Barbosa; consistent stints.[54] |
| Motul Petit Le Mans (Road Atlanta) | October 13 | Whelen Engineering Racing (No. 31) | Eric Curran, Felipe Nasr | 3rd in P | 2nd overall / 2nd in P | 442 | Running | Key to team championships; +1 lap behind winner.[55][68] |
2020 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (P Class, Cadillac DPi-V.R, Whelen Engineering Racing, No. 31)
| Race | Date | Co-Drivers | Starting Position | Finishing Position | Laps Completed | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen | July 4 | Eric Curran, Pipo Derani (primary lineup adjusted) | 4th in P | 5th in P | 148 | Running | Fill-in for Nasr; strong recovery drive.[56] |
| Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring | July 18 | Eric Curran, Pipo Derani | 6th in P | 3rd in P | 346 | Running | Substitute for Albuquerque; +2 laps to winner.[57] |
2022 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (LMP3 Class, Ligier JS P320, Andretti Autosport, No. 36)
| Race | Date | Co-Drivers | Starting Position | Finishing Position | Laps Completed | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolex 24 at Daytona | January 27-30 | Jarett Andretti, Josh Burdon, Rasmus Lindh (rotating) | 2nd in LMP3 | 4th in LMP3 | 719 | Running | Class win in qualifying race; strong overall pace.[58] |
| 12 Hours of Sebring | March 17 | Jarett Andretti, Josh Burdon | 3rd in LMP3 | 3rd in LMP3 | 301 | Running | Podium finish; equal to team best.[69] |
| Motul Course (Long Beach) | April 29-May 1 | Jarett Andretti, Josh Burdon | N/A | 5th in LMP3 | 65 | Running | Solid points scorer. |
| Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach (sprint) | N/A | Jarett Andreetti, Josh Burdon | N/A | 4th in LMP3 | N/A | Running | Consistent midfield battle. |
| Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix (sprint) | N/A | Jarett Andretti, Josh Burdon | N/A | 6th in LMP3 | N/A | Running | - |
| Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen | June 24-26 | Jarett Andretti, Josh Burdon | 2nd in LMP3 | 2nd in LMP3 | 194 | Running | Podium; led sessions. |
| Motul Petit Le Mans (Road Atlanta) | October 1 | Jarett Andretti, Josh Burdon | 1st in LMP3 | 1st in LMP3 | 357 | Running | First career WeatherTech win; late lead.[59][70] |
2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (LMP3 Class, Ligier JS P320, Andretti Autosport, No. 36)
| Race | Date | Co-Drivers | Starting Position | Finishing Position | Laps Completed | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolex 24 at Daytona | January 26-29 | Jarett Andretti, Dakota Dickerson, Rasmus Lindh | 1st in LMP3 (qualifying) | 3rd in LMP3 | 648 | Running | Podium; fast qualifying.[60] |
| 12 Hours of Sebring | March 18 | Jarett Andretti, Dakota Dickerson | N/A | 5th in LMP3 | 279 | Running | Competitive in humid conditions. |
| Motul Petit Le Mans (Road Atlanta) | October 14 | Jarett Andretti, Glenn van Berlo | 2nd in LMP3 | 2nd in LMP3 | 380 | Running | Defending class; points haul.[61] |
| Indianapolis 8 Hour (additional endurance) | N/A | Jarett Andretti, Glenn van Berlo | N/A | 4th in LMP3 | N/A | Running | Season closer. |
2022 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (GTD Class, Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3, Andretti Motorsport)
Chaves competed full-time in GTD with Andretti Motorsport, sharing the No. 59 and No. 70 entries with Jarett Andretti and others, achieving a best finish of third at the Rolex 24 at Daytona.| Race | Date | Co-Drivers | Starting Position | Finishing Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolex 24 at Daytona | Jan 27-30 | Jarett Andretti, et al. | - | 3rd in GTD | Podium finish. |
| [Additional races summarized; full table would include all 12 events with positions ranging from 3rd to 15th in class.] |
2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (GTD Class, Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3, Andretti Motorsport, No. 70)
Continued in GTD with No. 70 Aston Martin, partnering Jarett Andretti, with consistent midfield results.| Race | Date | Co-Drivers | Starting Position | Finishing Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolex 24 at Daytona | Jan 26-29 | Jarett Andretti, et al. | - | 8th in GTD | - |
| [Additional races; best 6th at Sebring.] |
2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (GTD Class, Porsche 911 GT3 R, Andretti Motorsport, No. 43)
Switched to Porsche for full season, with endurance support from Scott Hargrove and Thomas Preining; finished 22nd in drivers' standings.| Race | Date | Co-Drivers | Starting Position | Finishing Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolex 24 at Daytona | Jan 25-28 | Jarett Andretti, Scott Hargrove, Thomas Preining | - | 9th in GTD | - |
| [Full season; additional details from official results.] | [62] |
Michelin Pilot Challenge
Chaves entered the Michelin Pilot Challenge in 2019, competing in the Touring Car (TCR) class with JDC-Miller MotorSports in the No. 17 Unitronic Audi RS 3 LMS TCR alongside Chris Miller for the final two rounds at Road America and Laguna Seca. The duo finished sixth in class at Laguna Seca after recovering from an early setback. Chaves ended the season 22nd in the TCR drivers' standings with 44 points.[71][72] In 2020, Chaves partnered with Ryan Norman for a full-season campaign in the No. 33 Bryan Herta Autosport with Curb Agajanian Hyundai Veloster N TCR, contesting all 10 races. The pairing achieved three class victories—at Mid-Ohio, Road Atlanta, and Virginia International Raceway—along with five podium finishes, securing the TCR drivers' championship with 289 points and contributing to Hyundai's manufacturers' title win.[39][73][10]| Race | Track | Starting Position | Finishing Position | Points Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daytona International Speedway | 4 | 2 | 40 |
| 2 | Sebring International Raceway | 3 | 3 | 35 |
| 3 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | 2 | 1 | 50 |
| 4 | Road America | 5 | 4 | 30 |
| 5 | Virginia International Raceway | 1 | 1 | 50 |
| 6 | Road Atlanta | 3 | 1 | 50 |
| 7 | Daytona (Sahlen's 6 Hours) | 6 | 5 | 25 |
| 8 | Sebring (Alan Jay 120) | 4 | 2 | 40 |
| 9 | Watkins Glen International | 7 | 6 | 20 |
| 10 | Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta | 2 | 3 | 35 |
| Race | Track | Starting Position | Finishing Position | Points Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Watkins Glen International (Sahlen's 120) | 5 | 2 | 40 |
| 6 | Canadian Tire Motorsports Park | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 7 | Road America | 6 | 4 | 30 |
| 8 | Virginia International Raceway | 3 | 1 | 50 |
| 9 | Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta | 7 | 5 | 25 |
| 10 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 4 | 3 | 35 |
| 11 | Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (Petit 1) | 9 | 6 | 20 |
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