Lucas Downs is a racing driver from United States who last raced in Star Mazda Championship. Downs has recorded 0 wins and 0 podiums from 4 starts.[1]
A Racer Rating of 3,340 ranks Downs 4472th of 17,494 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, decayed for time since their last race.
| 2007-05-17 | Miller | P22 | −101 |
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Podiums | DNFs | Poles | Points | Pos | Gain/Loss | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ▸Star Mazda Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P30 | −100 | 3,340 | |
| 2003 | ▸Star Mazda Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P27 | −6 | 3,420 | |
| 2002 | ▸Star Mazda Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P34 | −93 | 3,425 |
| Rival | Rating | Raced | Ahead | Behind | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Moses Smith | 4,251 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| 🇻🇪 Luis Schiavo | 4,101 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| 🏳️ Glenn Cooper | 3,944 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| 🏳️ John Olsen | 3,834 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% |
| 🏳️ Ian Henderson | 3,795 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| 🇺🇸 John Faulkner | 3,647 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 67% |
| 🇺🇸 Tom Mabey | 3,206 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% |
| 🇺🇸 Dan Tomlin Jr. | 2,765 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 67% |
| 🇺🇸 Dan Tomlin III | 2,745 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 67% |
| 🇺🇸 Dan Weyland | 2,589 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% |
| 🇩🇪 Pierre EhretFIA BRONZE | 3,990 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| 🇺🇸 Jamie BachHIGHER-RATED | 3,970 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| 🏳️ Michael PotekhenHIGHER-RATED | 3,881 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| # | Driver | Series | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,462 | 🏳️ Camden Murphy | SVRA | 3,343 |
| 4,463 | 🇺🇸 Chad Finchum | NASCAR Cup Series | 3,342 |
| 4,464 | 🏳️ Korbin Forrister | NASCAR Truck Series | 3,342 |
| 4,465 | 🇳🇴 Mads Siljehaug | GT World Challenge America | 3,342 |
| 4,466 | 🇮🇹 Edoardo Morricone | Italian F4 | 3,341 |
| 4,467 | 🇩🇪 José Manuel Balbiani | GT World Challenge Europe | 3,341 |
| 4,468 | 🇺🇸 Mike Kaeske | Star Mazda Championship | 3,341 |
| 4,469 | 🇺🇸 Alex Bachoura | Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin | 3,340 |
| 4,470 | 🇦🇹 Emma Felbermayr | F1 Academy | 3,340 |
| 4,471 | 🇨🇭 Jean-Louis Hertenstein | Nürburgring 24 Hours | 3,340 |
| 4,472 | 🇺🇸 Lucas Downs | Star Mazda Championship | 3,340 |
| 4,473 | 🇫🇷 Roméo Leurs | French F4 | 3,340 |
| 4,474 | 🇯🇵 Takayuki Aoki | Super GT | 3,340 |
| 4,475 | 🇨🇭 Moritz Müller-Crepon | ADAC Formula 4 | 3,339 |
| 4,476 | 🏳️ Paul Dallenbach | Star Mazda Championship | 3,339 |
| 4,477 | 🇧🇷 Claudio Cantelli Jr. | Formula V8 3.5 | 3,338 |
| 4,478 | 🏳️ Marvin Kirchhoefer | Bathurst 12 Hour | 3,337 |
| 4,479 | 🏳️ Cody Erickson | NASCAR Truck Series | 3,336 |
| 4,480 | 🇺🇸 Ismaeel Ellahi | IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge | 3,336 |
| 4,481 | 🇩🇪 Valentin Lachenmayer | Nürburgring 24 Hours | 3,336 |
| 4,482 | 🇨🇦 Zack Meyer | Indy NXT | 3,336 |
Lucas Downs is a semi-professional driver rated 3,340, placing him in the competitive amateur band; this level describes quick, usually self-funded racers who compete in club and entry-level professional fields. Downs raced in the Star Mazda Championship between 2002 and 2007, compiling four starts without a win or podium finish. His average finishing position across all classified races was 22nd, reflecting consistent struggles against the field.[1]
Downs faced a roster of drivers who went on to stronger achievements in the series. He competed three times against Moses Smith, the 2002 Star Mazda champion, and Luis Schiavo, the 2003 champion, finishing behind both drivers in every shared race. He also raced against Glenn Cooper, Ian Henderson, and John Olsen multiple times without beating them in head-to-head competition. His only competitive edge came against John Faulkner, whom he finished ahead of twice in three meetings. Downs managed isolated finishes ahead of three semi-professional drivers: Pierre Ehret, a Bronze-graded FIA driver; Jamie Bach; and Michael Potekhen. These victories were scattered results rather than evidence of competitive dominance.
His most recent recorded activity was a single Star Mazda start in 2007, where he finished 30th. Downs has since retired from racing.