4 Wins  | 19 Podiums | UK & USA
Andre Lafond is an up and coming Haitian American racing driver. Showing high levels of speed and potential since the beginning of his career which began with go-karts in 2018. In 2022, whilst competing for Ammonite Motorsport in the U.K. National Formula Ford Championship, he became the first Haitian American to win a race in its 50+ year history. He collected several more podiums and another win over the course of the season. His performance and personality attracted the attention and support of Ivor Bourne (Mercedes F1 Driver Support/ MotoGP Rider Support), Simon Hayes (F1 Human Performance Trainer). In addition, Andre attracted the attention of none other than racing legend, Al Unser Jr,, who personally recruited Andre to race stateside for the Road to Indy Series.
 
Andre Follows a strict diet and fitness regimen, custom designed for him with the help of Simon Hayes. He also cross-trains in other sports such as Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Martial Arts (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu), incorporating several  aspects of Mental Training. All this is designed to bring a fresh perspective to and maximize his racing abilities, with the end goal of winning championships and competing with the best racers in Indycar.

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4 Wins 19 Podiums UK & USA

Formula Ford | Mazda Spec | Kart

Andre Lafond is an up and coming Haitian American racing driver. Showing high levels of speed and potential since the beginning of his career which began with go-karts in 2018. In 2022, whilst competing for Ammonite Motorsport in the U.K. National Formula Ford Championship, he became the first Haitian American to win a race in its 50+ year history.

He collected several more podiums and another win over the course of the season. His performance and personality attracted the attention and support of Ivor Bourne (Mercedes F1 Driver Support/ MotoGP Rider Support), Simon Hayes (F1 Human Performance Trainer). In addition, Andre attracted the attention of none other than racing legend, Al Unser Jr,, who personally recruited Andre to race stateside for the Road to Indy Series.

Andre Follows a strict diet and fitness regimen, custom designed for him with the help of Simon Hayes. He also cross-trains in other sports such as Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Martial Arts (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu), incorporating several  aspects of Mental Training. All this is designed to bring a fresh perspective to and maximize his racing abilities, with the end goal of winning championships and competing with the best racers in Indycar.

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Life in Racing Documentary

Ivor Bourne Formula 1 Team Driver Coach & World Championships

Highlight Reel & Endorsement Interviews

Highlight Reel: Kart, Mazda Spec, & Formula Ford track racing, Tracks USA & UK, Stats, & Endorsers

2 X Indy 500 Winner Al Unser Jr. & Andre discuss his development and top driver skills compared to drivers in the sport. Message to potential sponsors.

Ben Merwin: Multi-Track Series Organizer speaks of Andre’s quick adaptation to new class levels and moving to the front of the pack. 

Emile Lafond, Andre’s Father speaks about his entire development in the sport. Detailed History.

Ralph Hansen- Motorsports Industry 50+ Years started working for Indianapolis Motor Speedway founder Tony George and his 1st sponsorship for Mario Andretti was Kmart & Paul Newman.  Mr Hansen has worked with top Fortune 100 company sponsors across the industry and is still helping Drivers.

Andre’s driving highlight reel.

Career

2023

With his accomplishments overseas, Andre caught the attention of none other than Al Unser jr, who personally recruited him to join the Road to Indy Series. Andre continues to race, train and stay sharp while forging partnerships with sponsors with the goal to compete and win at the top in the IndyCar Series.

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2022

Building on the previous year’s experience, the results started coming in. Regularly running at the front resulted in two wins and eight podiums in National Formula Ford. Scoring a win at the BRSCC National Formula Ford round at Donington Park was a fantastic way to cap off Andre’s first full season in Formula Ford. Returning to the U.K. to race with the newly renamed Ammonite Motorsport was the recipe for a successful season. Proving to be a fearless yet measured competitor, Andre looks to the next challenge.

2021

Andre started the year testing with Team Pelfrey at Roebling Road. He was up to race pace by the end of his second-ever day in a car and subsequently was recommended to Ammonite Motorsports, formerly Low Dempsey Racing, in the U.K to join the National Formula 1600 Series. With stiff competition from veteran racers, access to top-notch coaches, and the vagaries of British weather, it provides one of the best driver development programs on the planet.

But in order to race overseas, an international FIA license was required. Andre flew across the U.S. to race SCCA Spec Miata National Series, learning how to drive a stick for the first time while on track, competing in the first race on his 19th birthday. In his second weekend of racing the series, Andre finished 14th in a 41-car field on the second weekend, qualifying for his license.

Despite all the pandemic obstacles, Andre arrived in the U.K. ten days later, very excited to hit the track again. In a partial season competing in Formula Ford, Andre was consistently inside of the top ten with several top 5 results despite almost no preseason testing. This experience provided the foundation for regularly challenging at the front in his second season.

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