Austin Krainz is a racing driver from United States who competes in IMSA Pilot Challenge for AutoTechnic Racing. Krainz has recorded 1 win and 5 podiums from 29 starts.[1]
A Racer Rating of 3,064 ranks Krainz 1435th of 13,628 indexed drivers, on an Elo scale where the strongest reach the low five figures. It is built from every indexed race in the driver's file.
Austin Krainz is an American driver competing in the IMSA Pilot Challenge with AutoTechnic Racing. Across 23 career starts, Krainz has recorded one win and five podium finishes, though a series championship has yet to be secured. Krainz currently holds a Racer Rating of 3,267, placing him 771st among active drivers on the Elo-style scale, where the top competitors in the sport typically range from 10,000 to 11,500.[1]
In the 2026 season, Krainz has completed five rounds without a win or podium finish, sitting twelfth in the standings. Krainz remains an active participant in the IMSA Pilot Challenge, continuing to compete with AutoTechnic Racing as the season progresses.
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Podiums | DNFs | Poles | Points | Pos | Gain/Loss | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | IMSA Pilot Challenge | AutoTechnic Racing | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P12 | +267 | 3,064 |
| 2025 | IMSA Pilot Challenge | Auto Technic Racing | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P33 | +194 | 2,797 |
| 2024 | GT4 America | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P45 | −36 | 2,603 | |
| IMSA Pilot Challenge | RS1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P14 | +14 |
| Rival | Rating | Raced | Ahead | Behind | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Luca Mars | 4,443 | 22 | 6 | 16 | 27% |
| 🇺🇸 Michael Cooper | 4,016 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 50% |
| 🇺🇸 Jeff Westphal | 3,977 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 55% |
| 🇺🇸 Dillon Machavern | 3,744 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 36% |
| 🇺🇸 Gregory Liefooghe | 3,434 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 91% |
| 🇺🇸 Matt Plumb | 3,142 | 22 | 17 | 5 | 77% |
| 🇺🇸 Robert Megennis | 3,081 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 86% |
| 🇺🇸 Hugh Plumb | 2,706 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 100% |
| 🇺🇸 Bryce Ward | 1,913 | 22 | 9 | 13 | 41% |
| 🇺🇸 Ted Giovanis | 1,867 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 100% |