Leonardo Escorpioni (R)
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#55 Zanella Racing
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| Birthdate: |
January 14, 2010 |
| Hometown: |
Birigui, SP, Brazil |
| Residence: |
Windermere, Florida |
| Instagram: |
@leonardo_escorpioni |
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Sponsors:
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Peer 1 / Mensalize
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Nationality: Brazilian
Languages spoken: English
Height/weight: 5’9” / 170 lbs.
Education: Currently in 8th Grade
Hobbies: Basketball, soccer, video games
Favorite sport to watch: Basketball (Orlando Magic) and Formula 1 (McLaren)
Best meal I can cook by myself: Chicken fried rice
Talent I wish I had: Being good at basketball
Bucket list: Race in the Indy 500
Racing goal: NTT INDYCAR SERIES
Racing hero: Ayrton Senna
Interesting notes about me: I started racing when I was 2 years old.
Career results:
2024
- Finished fourth in the YACademy Winter Series for USF Juniors with one win at Sebring International Raceway and one additional podium finish
2023
- Multiple wins and podium finishes in a variety of karting events and series including SuperKartsUSA (SKUSA), the United States Pro Kart Series (USPKS) and the Florida Winter Tour
2022
- Began competing in National karting events including SKUSA, Rok Cup and USPKS with a best finish of second at the SKUSA SuperNats in KA Junior after starting 25th on the grid
2021
- Competed in Junior karting events locally in Florida
2020
- Graduated to the Junior karting ranks locally
2019
- Entered first National karting event in Rok (Las) Vegas
2018
- Moved from Brazil to Orlando, Florida, and began racing karts locally.