Romain Iannetta
Romain Iannetta | |
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| Born | November 27, 1979 Villecresnes, France |
| Occupation(s) | Racing driver, instructor |
| Known for | Competing in GT4 European Series and NASCAR Whelen Euro Series |
Romain Iannetta (born 27 November 1979 in Villecresnes) is a French racing driver actively competing in the GT4 European Series, piloting the No. 77 Audi R8 LMS GT4 Evo for Full Motorsport. Additionally, he partakes in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series on a part-time basis, driving the No. 46 Chevrolet Camaro for Marko Stipp Motorsport within the EuroNASCAR PRO division.
He is related to Alain Iannetta, his uncle, who took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans on three occasions between 1988 and 1990.
Beyond his racing endeavors, Romain works as an instructor at the PRO'PULSION flight school located in Dreux and Issoire. He also races a Ferrari 360 Modena representing JMB Racing. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with various automobile manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Audi, Citroën, Renault, and Alfa Romeo to assist in launching new models.
Iannetta’s career commenced in 2000 when he joined the automotive stunt ensemble CINE CASCADE under Jean-Claude Lagnes. His stunt work contributed to films including Le Boulet, Ripoux 3, Taxi, 36 Quai des Orfèvres, The Bourne Identity, and The Mental. In recognition of his work, he earned the World Stunt Award in 2003 for the best vehicle sequence featured in The Bourne Identity.
Career
2009
- Entered the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans driving a Judd-powered LMP1 car for Creation Autosportif
2008
- Competed in Spain’s Supercopa SEAT León Championship
2007
- Participated in the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans with Courage AER LMP2 for Noel Del Bello Racing - Achieved 8th place overall in Spain’s Supercopa SEAT León Championship with three podium finishes and two victories - Secured 5th position in the World Cup Fun Cup driving for Optimum Racing - FEK
2006
- Finished sixth in GT2 class at the 2006 24 Hours of Le Mans behind the wheel of a Porsche 996 GT3-RSR with Ice Pol Racing Team - Competed twice in the Le Mans Series with Ice Pol Racing Team’s Porsche 996 GT3-RSR - Claimed victory at Jarama in the World Cup Fun Cup with Optimum Racing (FEK) - Took part in three Andros Trophy races driving a Citroën C4 Silhouette for Carmine Team Competition, finishing third in Promotion at Val Thorens - Placed sixth in class at the 24 Hours of Barcelona Seat Leon Supercopa event
2005
- Raced in the 2005 Le Mans Endurance Series with a Courage C65 powered by Mecachrome for Team Noel Del Bello Racing - Competed aboard a Chrysler Viper GTS-R for Paul Belmondo Racing Team during the Le Mans Endurance Series - Entered the 2005 24 Hours of Le Mans driving a Mecachrome-powered Courage C65 with Team Noel Del Bello Racing
2004
- Contested the Spanish SEAT León Championship - Won an event within the French Touring Car Championship
2002
- Crowned champion of French Formula Ford Promotion after winning eight of nine races - Finished runner-up in French Formula Ford with nine podium appearances - Conducted test sessions with Welter Racing for both the 24 Hours of Le Mans and 12 Hours of Sebring - Tested with BMW’s Touring Car Silhouette squad
2001
- Winner of the French Formula Renault Championship - Victorious at the 4 Hours of Spa driving a Peugeot 106 - Secured victory at Lédenon in Formula Ford competition
2000
- Achieved fifth place overall in French Formula Ford Promotion with three podiums - Participated in European Championship events and POWERTOUR Festival at Spa
1999
- Third place finisher at Flying ACO organized by Automobile Club de l'Ouest - Champion of French Formula Renault Elf Campus with one race win - Winner of Soucy Karting’s 10-hour endurance event
1995–1998
- Competed extensively in France Karting Championship on Yamaha machinery, securing fifteen podiums - Undertook Caterham test drives - Attended ACO flying school at Le Mans - Earned title as France Endurance Karting Champion
1993–1994
- Completed training at E.T.A. Karting flying school and Y.D.K. karting course
1988–1991
- Participated in motorcycle riding courses and competed in Jacadi Trophy events
24 Hours of Le Mans results
NASCAR
(key) (Bold – Pole position. Italics – Fastest lap. * – Most laps led. ^ – Most positions gained)
Whelen Euro Series - EuroNASCAR PRO
| NASCAR Whelen Euro Series - EuroNASCAR PRO results | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year | Team | Car No. | Manufacturer | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | NWES | Points Earned | ||
| 2012 | Orhès Competition | 25 | Dodge | NOG 5 |
NOG 16 |
BRH 5 |
BRH 9 |
SPA 20 |
SPA 1* |
VAL 10 |
VAL 4 |
BUG 3 |
BUG 3 |
5th |
566 | |||||
| 2013 | RDV Competition | 28 | Chevrolet |
style="background-color:#DFDFDF" | NOG |
style="background-color:#DFDFDF" | NOG |
style="background-color:#EFCFFF" | DIJ |
style="background-color:#DFDFDF" | DIJ |
style="background-color:#DFFFDF" | BRH |
style="background-color:#FFDF9F" | BRH |
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4th |
610 | ||||||||
| 1 |
colspan=6 | |
style="background-color:#FFDF9F" | TOU |
style="background-color:#DFFFDF" | TOU |
style="background-color:#DFDFDF" | MNZ |
style="background-color:#DFDFDF" | MNZ |
style="background-color:#DFDFDF" | BUG |
style="background-color:#DFDFDF" | BUG |
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| 2014 | 23 |
style="background-color:#FFDF9F" | VAL |
style="background-color:#DFFFDF" | VAL |
style="background-color:#EFCFFF" | BRH |
style="background-color:#EFCFFF" | BRH |
style="background-color:#DFFFDF" | TOU |
style="background-color:#DFFFDF" | TOU |
28th |
151 | |||||||||||
| 2015 | TFT Racing | 7 | Chevrolet |
style="background-color:#EFCFFF" | VAL |
style="background-color:#DFDFDF" | VAL |
style="background-color:#DFDFDF" | VEN |
style="background-color:#DFDFDF" | VEN |
style="background-color:#FFFFBF" | BRH |
style="background-color:#DFDFDF" | BRH |
style="background-color:#DFFFDF" |Tours Speedway TOU |
Tours Speedway TOU
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Autodromo dell'Umbria UMB
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Autodromo dell'Umbria UMB
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Circuit Zolder ZOL
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Circuit Zolder ZOL
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3rd |
614 | |||
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32 |
style="background-color:#DFFFDF"|Circuito Ricardo Tormo (VAL) |
style="background-color:#FFDF9F"|Circuito Ricardo Tormo (VAL) |
style="background-color:#EFCFFF"|Autodromo di Franciacorta (FRA) |
style="background-color:#EFCFFF"|Autodromo di Franciacorta (FRA) |
style="background-color:#DFFFDF"|Brands Hatch (BRH) |
style="background-color:#FFDF9F"|Brands Hatch (BRH) |
style="background-color:#DFFFDF"|Tours Speedway (TOU) |
style="background-color:#DFDFDF"|Tours Speedway (TOU) |
style="background-color:#DFFFDF"|Hockenheimring (HOC) |
style="background-color:#EFCFFF"|Hockenheimring (HOC) |
style="background-color:#CFCFFF"|Circuit Zolder (ZOL) < br >< small >22 </ small > |
style="background-color:#DFFFDF"|Circuit Zolder (ZOL) < br >< small >11 </ small > |
10th |
347 | ||||||
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88 |
10th |
427 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Marko Stipp Motorsport |
46 |
' style =" background-Color: #DFFFDF "|"Autodrom Most CZE" " ' Style =" Background-Color: #EFCFFF "|"Autodrom Most CZE" " ' Style =" Background-Color: #FFDF9F "|"Automotodrom Grobnik CRO" " ' Style =" Background-Color: #FFDF9F "|"Automotodrom Grobnik CRO" " |
' Style =" Background-Color: #FFDF9F "|"Autodromo Vallelunga ITA" " ' Style =" Background-Color: #FFDF9F "|"Autodromo Vallelunga ITA" " |
20th |
217 | |||||||||||||||
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- 1979 births
- Living people
- Individuals from Villecresnes
- French motorsport competitors
- Italian Formula Renault 1.6 participants
- Formula Ford competitors
- Le Mans 24 Hours participants
- Daytona 24 Hours participants
- European Le Mans Series competitors
- NASCAR participants
- Athletes from Val-de-Marne
- Racing Engineering team members
- Status Grand Prix team members
- Starworks Motorsport team members
- 24H Series competitors
- GT4 European Series racers
- Duqueine Team members
- Italian Formula Renault 1.6 drivers