Graham Rahal is an American race car driver. He was born on January 4, 1989 in Columbus, Ohio. He is of Lebanese descent. He attended New Albany school systems in Ohio and graduated in June 2007 with plans to attend Denison University.

Graham is a graduate of the Star Mazda Championship and finished fourth in the 2005 championship with one victory and six podium finishes while driving for Anderson Walko Racing. Graham also debuted in Formula BMW USA championship in 2004 and won a driving scholarship that allowed him to compete at the age of 15.

He is the son of 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal. Graham has appeared as a guest on "Late Show with David Letterman" (1 episode, 2008) and in 2008 INDYCar Series Season Preview (2008)

Why is he famous?

Graham b ecame famous in 2005 when he won the Formula Atlantic class at the SCCA Runoffs and finished fourth in Star Mazda Series standings. He moved to a full-time ride in the Champ Car Atlantic Series in 2006, where he won five races and finished second in the season standings.
Also, on April 22, 2007, in his 3rd Champ Car race, Graham became famous for being the youngest ever podium finisher in Champ Car history after finishing 2nd in Houston.

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Category: Sport Stars  - ( Sport Stars Archive)

Date Added: 27 February '09

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