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| Ron Fellows | |
|---|---|
| Name | Ron Fellows |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Birth date | 28 September 1959 |
| Birth place | Brighton, Ontario |
| Teams | Corvette Racing, Dale Earnhardt, Inc., Roush Fenway Racing |
Ron Fellows
Ron Fellows is a Canadian professional racing driver and team owner known for his accomplishments in sports car racing, endurance events, and stock car competitions. He became prominent through successes with Corvette Racing and appearances in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Rolex 24 at Daytona, and select NASCAR races. Over a multi-decade career Fellows has combined driving, coaching, and business ventures, influencing Canadian motorsport development and international endurance racing programs.
Fellows was born in Brighton, Ontario and raised in a family with interests in motorsport and small business. As a youth he progressed through local karting circuits, competing at venues associated with the Canadian Karting Championship and regional series that have produced drivers who advanced to Formula One junior programs and IndyCar feeders. His early mentors included mechanics and regional team owners who worked at tracks near Toronto and Ottawa, and his karting success led to tests in junior formula cars run by teams linked to British Formula Three and North American open-wheel organizers.
Fellows transitioned from karting to professional sports car and touring car competition, joining teams that contested events sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America and the FIA GT Championship. He earned recognition driving prototypes and GT machinery for factory-backed operations, often collaborating with engineers from General Motors and suppliers such as Michelin and Bosch. In North American series organized by the Grand-Am and the American Le Mans Series, Fellows competed against drivers affiliated with manufacturers like Porsche, Aston Martin, and Ferrari, establishing a reputation for qualifying pace and endurance consistency. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s he partnered with co-drivers from United States and European programs, appearing at marquee events promoted by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and broadcasters such as Speed Channel.
Fellows became a fixture with Corvette Racing, contributing to marque victories at 24 Hours of Le Mans class wins and championships in major endurance series. He won class honors at the Rolex 24 at Daytona and recorded podiums at the 12 Hours of Sebring and the Petit Le Mans endurance event at Road Atlanta. His collaborations with co-drivers and team principals produced results against factory efforts from Audi Sport, Porsche Werksteam, and BMW Motorsport. Fellows also competed in international endurance rounds such as the Spa 24 Hours and events on the FIA World Endurance Championship calendar, demonstrating technical feedback sought by engineers at General Motors Performance Division and suppliers including Sparco and Continental AG.
In addition to sports car duties, Fellows entered select NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series races, piloting entries prepared by organizations like Dale Earnhardt, Inc. and Roush Fenway Racing. He raced at venues including Watkins Glen International and Infineon Raceway (now Sonoma Raceway), where road-course ringers from sports car backgrounds often contest sprint and oval events. Fellows recorded notable finishes competing against drivers affiliated with teams such as Joe Gibbs Racing, Hendrick Motorsports, and Team Penske. His crossover appearances highlighted the technical contrasts between prototype, GT, and stock car platforms, and involved collaborations with crew chiefs experienced in both NASCAR and sports car paddocks.
Fellows co-founded and operated ventures that support racing development, performance parts, and motorsport marketing, partnering with suppliers and Canadian businesses. He established programs to nurture Canadian driving talent, aligning with development academies connected to organizations like the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame and regional racing schools that supply graduates to Indy Lights and national touring championships. As a team owner he campaigned entries in endurance and GT categories, working with engineers from facility partners and technical sponsors including Mobil 1 and Edelbrock. His business interests have included branded retail operations, licensing agreements with manufacturers, and hospitality ventures at circuits such as Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
Fellows has been recognized by institutions and halls of fame for his contributions to motorsport, receiving accolades from Canadian and international organizations. Honors include induction into provincial and national honors lists where contributors to sport and automotive competition are celebrated alongside figures from Hockey Hall of Fame alumni and other prominent Canadians. He has engaged in driver coaching, public speaking at events organized by associations like the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, and charity initiatives benefiting motorsport-related causes. Fellows resides in Ontario and remains involved in racing through mentoring, media appearances, and stewardship of racing programs linked to manufacturers and independent teams.
Category:Canadian racing drivers Category:Endurance racing drivers Category:NASCAR drivers