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Troy Hanson
Biography
Troy "Hollywood" Hanson’s fascination with racing was a result of growing up just a stone's throw away from the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Though he was always a racing fan, Troy realized his true calling after a visit to the Bondurant Racing School. Instructors impressed with his talents arranged a test with the then, Grand Am Cup Champion’s, “Team Lexus” factory race team. There he put on quite a display and was hired to drive the #2 Lexus IS 300 in The Grand American Cup Series. In his first professional race, at Daytona Int’l Speedway, his #2 Lexus qualified in the pole position. He has since raced for 2002 Grand Am Cup Champion Team Lexus, 2003 GAC Champions TC Kline BMW and Sigalsport Porsche in the Rolex Series. You may recognize Troy from TV where he hosted the motorsports and celebrity segments from SPIKE TV’s Super2NR. Sports Car Revolution, on SPEED Channel, recently did a 6 part series on his Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona effort with Porsche. Known for his winning smile and good looks, Hanson brings a certain element of style to whatever he is doing.
Troy has many interests outside of motor racing including collecting art and involvements with children's charities. He is a favorite among racing enthusiasts and always finds a smile and a moment for his many fans. Troy’s success is the result of hard work, determination and the pursuit of excellence in himself and those around him.
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