Tom Balames is a racing driver from United States who last raced in Porsche Carrera Cup NA for ACI Motorsports. Balames has recorded 0 wins and 0 podiums from 6 starts.[1]
A Racer Rating of 1,305 ranks Balames 10711th of 12,255 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.
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Podiums | DNFs | Poles | Points | Pos | Gain/Loss | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Porsche Carrera Cup NA | ACI Motorsports | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P39 | −495 | 1,305 |
| Rival | Rating | Raced | Ahead | Behind | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Scott Blind | 2,324 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17% |
| 🇺🇸 Richard Edge | 2,311 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17% |
| 🇺🇸 Matt Halcome | 2,104 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| 🇺🇸 Chris Bellomo | 1,665 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17% |
| 🇺🇸 John Goetz | 1,580 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17% |
| 🇺🇸 Kyle Washington | 2,641 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| 🇺🇸 Mark Kvamme | 1,825 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| 🇺🇸 Carlos DE QUESADA | 1,810 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| 🇺🇸 Todd Parriott | 1,493 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| 🇺🇸 Jody Miller | 901 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
Tom Balames is an American racing driver who competed in the Porsche Carrera Cup NA with ACI Motorsports. Over the course of his career, he made six starts in the series but did not record a win, podium finish, or championship. His current Racer Rating stands at 1,305, placing him 10711th among active drivers on a scale where the world's elite typically range from 10,000 to 11,500.[1]
In the 2026 season, Balames competed in all six rounds with ACI Motorsports, finishing 39th in the standings without securing a win or podium. His statistical record reflects a career spent entirely within the Porsche Carrera Cup NA, without progression to victory or a top-three finish. Balames is currently listed with retired status in Racer DB.