Ernie Francis Jr.

PROFESSIONAL RACE CAR DRIVER
Davie, FL. 33331
754.214.0738
erniefrancisjrracing@aol.com
Date of Birth – January 23, 1998

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Continue to strive for and perfect the highest level of racing skills necessary
to compete against the world’s best drivers and pursue as many
victories and championships as possible

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AS PRO

Tracks raced at

Homestead, Sebring, Daytona, VIR, COTA, Mid‐Ohio, Detroit, Watkins Glen, Laguna Seca, Road America, Road Atlanta, Lime Rock, Nola, Pitt
Race, Jersey Motorsports Park, Sonoma, Barber, Mosport, Toronto Gran Prix, Indianapolis, New Smyrna, Myrtle Beach, South Boston

Race cars raced

TransAm Cars: Ford Mustang (TA), Chevrolet Camaro (TA2), Chevrolet Corvette C6 (SGT), Chevrolet Camaro (GT), HSR , FARA, Rensport
Cars: Porsche 911 (RSR, GT3R, Cup Car), Audi R8 LMS, Ligier LMP3, Audi DTM, Indylights (Tested), Ford GTLM (Tested)

CAREER MECHANICAL & ENGINEERING POSITIONS

MOTORSPORTS AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN BREATHLESS RACING TEAM ‐ Off Track Race Shop

Test, diagnose, troubleshoot, adjust and correct all problems on client GT cars. In addition, set up and perform hand assembly 

operations on all components relating to race car and street car engines including:

  • Sequential transmission rebuilds
  • Clutch replacements, brake system maintenance & replacements / custom wiring configurations
  • Drive line – Rear End Replacement
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve symptomatic mechanical problems for race cars
  • Proficient in welding, fiberglass repair, metal fabrication

TEAM ENGINEER MANAGER BREATHLESS RACING TEAM
On Track Support for Gentleman Drivers

  • Prepare client cars for optimum performance inclusive of suspension setup ‐ shock adjustments, scaling, and alignment
  • Troubleshoot and fix mechanical issues that arise on client cars on track
  • Review data acquisition with drivers (AEM, Motec, AIM systems)
  • Supervise crew members to assure they perform crew duties effectively and efficiently on client cars

INDEPENDENT TEST DRIVER ‐ CONTRACTED BY GOODYEAR MOTORSPORTS BREATHLESS RACING TEAM

  • Hired to drive professional race car to test different tire compounds to assist Goodyear engineers in tire development
  • Provide consulting to Goodyear engineers on car handling and performance based on different set of testing tires

CAREER DETAILS AS PROFESSIONAL RACE CAR DRIVER

PROFESSIONAL RACE CAR CAREER SUMMARY

Race Series

Trans Am Championship

Pirelli World Challenge

FARA Series / NASA Florida

SCCA Majors

NASCAR

Historic Sportscar Racing

Races

85

52

66

4

2

3

Podiums

63

36

42

4

1

3

Wins

46

16

31

4

0

3

PROFESSIONAL RACE CAR CAREER EXPERIENCE

2020

RACE SERIES / CLASS

Trans Am Championship/ TA

CAR

Ford TA Mustang

RACES

9

Wins

4

2019

RACE SERIES / CLASS

Trans Am Championship / TA

SCCA Runoffs / GT1

CAR

Ford TA Mustang

Ford TA / GT1 Mustang

RACES

12

1

Wins

4

1

2018

RACE SERIES / CLASS

Trans Am Championship / TA

Trans Am Championship / TA2

NASCAR K&N

SCCA Majors / GT1

CAR

Ford TA Mustang

Camaro

Toyota Camry

Ford TA Mustang

RACES

12

2

1

2

Wins

7

1

0

2

2017

RACE SERIES / CLASS

Trans Am Championship / TA

SCCA Majors / GT2

FARA Series / MP1B

Pirelli World Challenge / GTS

NASCAR / Xfinity Series

Historic Sportscar Racing

CAR

Ford TA Mustang

Corvette Z06

Porsche RSR

Mustang GT4

Toyota Camry

2006 Audi A4 DTM

RACES

13

2

6

4

1

3

Wins

10

2

4

1

0

3

2016

RACE SERIES / CLASS

Trans Am Championship / TA4

FARA Series / MP1A

CAR

Ford Mustang Boss 302

ANSA Audi R8 LMS GT3

RACES

11

6

Wins

9

5

2015

RACE SERIES / CLASS

Trans Am Championship / TA3‐A

Pirelli World Challenge / TC

FARA Series / MP1B

CAR

Camaro Z11 GTS

Mazda MX5

Camaro Z11 GTS

RACES

12

9

2

Wins

8

4

2

2014

RACE SERIES / CLASS

Trans Am Championship / TA3‐A

Pirelli World Challenge / TCA

FARA Series / MP1B

CAR

Camaro Z11 GTS

Mazda MX5

Camaro Z11 GTS

RACES

11

14

3

Wins

6

4

2

2013

RACE SERIES / CLASS

Pirelli World Challenge / TCB

CAR

Mazda 2

RACES

14

Wins

7

2012

RACE SERIES

Fara Series / NASA Florida

CAR

Spec Miata

RACES

34

Wins

21

2011

RACE SERIES

FARA Series

CAR

Spec Miata

RACES

18

Wins

2

CAREER DETAILS AS PROFESSIONAL RACE CAR DRIVER (con't)

YEAR

2020

2019

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2015

2014

2014

2014

2013

2013

RACE SERIES

Trans Am Championship

Trans Am Championship

SCCA Run Offs

Trans Am Championship

Trans Am Championship

Trans Am Championship

Trans Am Championship

Pirelli World Challenge

Trans Am Championship

Trans Am Championship

Pirelli World Challenge

Pirelli World Challenge

Pirelli World Challenge

POSITION

First

First

First

First

First

First

First

Second

First

Rookie of the year

Third

Third

Rookie of the year

CLASS

TA

TA

GT1

TA

TA

T4A

TA3A

TC

TA3A

TA3A

TCA

TCB

TCB

Career Track / LAP PRO RECORDS

DATE

3/1/20

10/6/19

9/8/19

8/4/19

4/15/18

11/4/17

9/24/17

8/12/17

6/4/17

6/3/17

4/9/17

3/4/17

11/7/16

10/15/16

10/9/16

9/25/16

8/13/16

7/3/16

6/12/16

5/19/16

5/15/16

4/10/16

3/3/16

11/7/15

9/12/15

8/14/15

6/28/15

5/15/15

2014

2014

2013

2013

2013

RACE SERIES

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

PWC

TA

TA

TA

TA

PWC

PWC

PWC

PWC

PWC

PWC

PWC

PWC

PWC

CLASS

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA

TA3

TA4

TA4

TA4

TA4

TA4

TA4

TC

TA4

TA4

TA4

TA3A

TC

TC

TC

TA

TCA

TCA

TCB

TCB

TCB

TRACK

Sebring

COTA

Watkins Glen

Indianapolis

Homestead-Miami

COTA

Virginia Intl. Raceway

Mid-Ohio

Detroit Grand Prix

Detroit Grand Prix

Homestead Speedway

Sebring Intl. Raceway

COTA

NOLA

Homestead Speedway

Virginia Intl. Raceway

Mid Ohio

Brainerd Intl. Raceway

N. J. M/Sports Park

Canadian M/Sports Park

Watkins Glen

Road America

Sebring Intl. Raceway

Circuit of Americas

Laguna Seca

Mid Ohio

Road America

Canadian M/Sports Park

Barber M/Sports Park

N. J. M/Sports Park

Sonoma

Toronto

Circuit of Americas

CAR

Ford TA

Ford TA

Ford TA

Ford TA

Ford TA

Ford TA

Ford TA

Ford TA

Ford TA

Ford TA

Ford TA

Ford TA

Corvette Z06

Camaro Z11 GTS

Mustang Boss 302

Mustang Boss 302

Mustang Boss 302

Mustang Boss 302

Mustang Boss 302

Mazda MX5

Mustang Boss 302

Mustang Boss 302

Mustang Boss 302

Camaro Z11 GTS

Mazda MX5

Mazda MX5

Mazda MX5

Mazda MX5

Mazda MX5

Mazda MX5

Mazda 2

Mazda 2

Mazda 2