Kevin Chen

Kevin Nai Chia Chen
Kevin Nai Chia Chen
Born	April 2, 1979 (age 47); Taipei, Taiwan
Occupation	Racing driver
Known for	First Taiwanese driver to receive an FIA A license; competed in GP2 Asia Series, British Formula Three, World Touring Car Championship

Kevin Nai Chia Chen (Traditional Chinese: 陳乃嘉; born April 2, 1979, in Taipei) is a Taiwanese racing driver who holds the distinction of being the first from Taiwan to receive an FIA A license.

Career

Chen launched his racing journey in the United States through the Sports Car Club of America, capturing the Touring 2 Championship titles consecutively in 2003 and 2004. The following year, he finished second in Show Room Stock B and took part in the Pro Spec Miata series, where he set a new lap record at Willow Springs Raceway driving a BMW Z4.

After impressive performances in SCCA events, Chen was signed by Mopar Racing in 2005. Despite suffering a first-lap collision, he managed to recover and cross the finish line in 7th place, advancing several positions despite damage to his vehicle.

Transitioning to formula racing in 2007, Chen competed in Formula V6 Asia, achieving a podium finish within his initial four races. In 2008, representing Champ Motorsport, he secured multiple podium placements at circuits including Sepang, Sentul, and Shanghai.

During the 2008–09 GP2 Asia Series season, Chen raced with FMS International. In 2009, he returned to Formula V6 Asia and earned two podiums at Sepang. That same year, he joined Räikkönen Robertson Racing for the British Formula Three Championship, becoming the first Taiwanese driver to compete in that series and scoring points in two out of three rounds.

Also in 2009, Chen was appointed as the Taiwanese ambassador for Microsoft Xbox 360 Forza.

In 2010, Chen participated in the World Touring Car Championship with Scuderia Proteam behind the wheel of a BMW 320si. He raced at Japan's Okayama circuit and the Macau Grand Prix, finishing 14th and 4th respectively.

By 2012, Chen competed in Audi LMS R8 events where he qualified fourth and finished ninth. Additionally, he hosted ESPN StarSports Asia’s F1 Live broadcasts for the Singapore and Korea Grand Prix rounds.

Chen claimed victory at the Lotus Greater China Race held at Guangdong International Circuit in 2013, securing pole position along with wins in both races to capture the championship title.

In 2014, he served as spokesperson for BMW China’s Mission 3 Event.

As Taiwan’s pioneering professional driver with both FIA A license and FIA A instructor certification, Chen provides coaching throughout Asia—including Taiwan, China, Japan, Malaysia—and also offers private training sessions in the United States. He collaborates with organizations such as China Super Car Series and Option Magazine Racing Academy while managing factory driving experience programs.

Complete GP2 Asia Series results

Year	Entrant	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	DC	Points
2008–09	FMS International	CHN FEA Ret	CHN SPR 15	UAE FEA 18	UAE SPR C	BHR FEA 21	BHR SPR 21	QAT FEA 18	QAT SPR 23	MAL FEA 20	MAL SPR Ret	BHR FEA Ret	BHR SPR 18	36th	0

Complete WTCC results

(key) (Races shown in bold denote pole position) (Races in italics represent fastest lap)

Year	Team	Vehicle	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	DC	Points
2010	Scuderia Proteam Motorsport	BMW 320si	BRA 1	BRA 2	MAR 1	MAR 2	ITA 1	ITA 2	BEL 1	BEL 2	POR 1	POR 2	GBR 1	GBR 2	CZE 1	CZE 2	GER 1	GER 2	ESP 1	ESP 2	JPN 1 Ret	JPN 2 20	MAC 1 17	MAC 2 14	NC	0

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