Career Timeline of Luis Díaz (racing driver): Major Achievements and Milestones

How Luis Díaz (racing driver) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Luis Miguel "Chapulín" Díaz Castell is a Mexican racing driver notable for his success in sports car racing. He won the 2009 American Le Mans Series LMP2 class drivers championship with Adrián Fernández while driving for Level 5 Motorsports. Díaz also secured runner-up positions in the 2005 and 2006 Rolex Sports Car Series DP drivers championship. Before focusing on sports cars, he had a career in open-wheel racing.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1989: Karting Debut

In 1989, Luis Díaz began his racing career in karting and became the National Kart Champion in the A category and a two-time champion in the Super 100cc category.

1998: Formula Mexico Title

In 1998, Díaz secured the Formula Mexico title, marking a significant achievement in his racing career.

1999: Indy Lights Debut

In 1999, Díaz debuted in Indy Lights, finishing 10th in his first race at Laguna Seca.

2002: First Formula Atlantic Season

In 2002, Díaz competed in his first Formula Atlantic season with Dorricot Racing, achieving fourth in the championship and wins at Portland and Road America.

2004: Sports Car Racing Debut

In 2004, Díaz made his sports car racing debut, partnering with Jimmy Morales in a Lexus-Riley Daytona Prototype for Chip Ganassi Racing in the Rolex Sports Car Series.

2005: Runner-up in Rolex Sports Car Series

In 2005, Díaz moved to the No. 01 team with Scott Pruett, earning three wins, eight podium finishes and four poles en route to a runner-up finish in the Daytona Prototype drivers championship.

2006: Second Runner-up and Teams Championship

In 2006, Díaz again finished as runner-up in the Daytona Prototype drivers championship and helped lead Ganassi to the teams championship.

2007: American Le Mans Series Debut

In 2007, Díaz debuted in the American Le Mans Series, driving for Lowe’s Fernandez Racing in the LMP2 category with a Lola B06/43 Acura and later the Acura ARX-01a/b.

2009: American Le Mans Series Championship

In 2009, Díaz and Adrian Fernandez won the American Le Mans Series LMP2 class drivers championship. They achieved nine wins out of ten races, with Díaz securing three class poles.

2010: Starts for Alex Job Racing and PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports

In 2010, following the closure of Fernandez Racing, Díaz made a few starts for Alex Job Racing and PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports, reaching the podium four times and earning three class poles in the GTC and PC ranks.

2011: Joins Level 5 Motorsports and Wins Sebring

In 2011, Díaz joined Level 5 Motorsports for its P2 program. He started the season with a class win in the 12 Hours of Sebring, co-driving with Scott Tucker and Ryan Hunter-Reay and got additional victories later in the year.

2012: Le Mans Debut

In 2012, Díaz debuted at Le Mans, co-driving with Scott Tucker and Christophe Bouchut in Level 5 Motorsports’ LMP2-class HPD ARX-03b. The car had to retire from the race due to running out of fuel.