United Kingdom Nielsen Racing
Founded2014
Founder(s)David Sven Thompson
Former namesMarks Electrical Racing
Team principal(s)David Sven Thompson
Current seriesEuropean Le Mans Series
Le Mans Cup
Asian Le Mans
Former series2019-2023 FIA World Endurance Championship
2022 Prototype Cup Germany
Current driversELMS
24.
Italy John Falb
Spain Colin Noble
Denmark Albert Costa Balboa
27.
United Kingdom David Heinemeier Hansson
Italy Nico Pino
Italy Will Stevens

Le Mans Cup
7.
United Kingdom Tony Wells
United Kingdom Wayne Boyd


Ligier European Series

4.
France Ben Caisley
United States Logan Hannah

Noted driversTony Wells, Phil Keen, James Littlejohn
Teams'
Championships
2022 Asian Le Mans Series
Drivers'
Championships
Yes
Websitenielsen-racing.com

Nielsen Racing is a British auto racing team founded by David 'Sven' Thompson in 2014 in Corby, England. Nielsen currently competes in multiple classes across ACO series: European Le Mans Series, Le Mans Cup, and Ligier European Series.

Nielsen joined the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2019. In 2024 the WEC dropped the LMP2 class; therefore Nielsen will field the former WEC chassis in the 24 Hours of Le Mans only.[1]

Thompson and driver Wells previously campaigned together with Mark's Electrical Racing.

History

Background

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David 'Sven' Thompson


In 2011, Mark's Electrical Racing ...

History

History

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In 2011, Mark's Electrical Racing ...

In 2014...

<< brief note on Tony Wells early role? >>


In 2017 the team moved into ACO prototype competition and endurance racing for the first time, with an LMP3 entry to both the Le Mans Cup in Europe and the domestic UK LMP3 Cup. Colin Noble drove for Nielsen in both campaigns.[2] The UK effort was in partnership with Ecurie Ecosse, with Alasdair McCaig, director of the revived Ecurie Ecosse, taking the second seat in the #79 car. Tony Wells completed the new LMP3 driver lineup, with his Nielsen experience stretching back to their inaugural success in Radical championships.[3]

In 2018 Nielsen added European Le Mans Series alongside a second season in both Le Mans Cup and the British LMP3 Cup, with Noble taking a seat in all three series.[4]

The team won the Henderson Cup in both 2017 and 2018.

In 2019 Nielsen joined WEC ...

In xxx DHH joined Nielsen

In 2024 Nielsen made their Ligier European Series debut, notably fielding Logan Hannah, one of only two women competing in the series.[5]

The 2024 Le Mans entry is standalone, following the ACO decision to drop LMP2 from the FIA World Endurance Championship but retain the class for Le Mans only. Fabio Scherer joined on the recommendation of David Heinemeier Hansson[6], the latter also providing some funding,[7] and Kyffin Simpson, winner of the 2023 ELMS LMP2 title with Algarve Pro Racing, taking the third seat.[8]

Albert Costa formally announced on May 1st that he would not take a Le Mans seat, despite his ELMS campaign, citing "a last-minute change of plans."[9]

Results

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24 Hours of Le Mans

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Year Entrant No. Car Drivers Class Laps Pos. Class
Pos.
2021
2022   Nielsen Racing
2023   Nielsen Racing 14 Oreca 07Gibson   Rodrigo Sales

  Mathias Beche  Ben Hanley

LMP2 Pro/Am ? Nth Nth
2024   Nielsen Racing 24 Oreca 07Gibson David Heinemeier Hansson

  Fabio Scherer Kyffin Simpson

Le Mans Cup

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Year Entrant No. Car Drivers Class Class
Pos.
2017 Ecurie Ecosse / [10] Ligier JS P3-Nissan   Colin Noble

  Anthony Wells

LMP3 2
2018 Ecurie Ecosse / Nielsen 79   Colin Noble

  Alasdair McCaig

James Littlejohn LMP3
2019   Nielsen Racing 2 Norma M30   Colin Noble[11]

  Anthony Wells[12]

LMP3 3
17   Bonamy Grimes[13]

  Ivor Dunbar[14]

LMP3 Only 3 rounds
18 Ligier JS P3   James Littlejohn[15]

  Nobuya Yamanaka[16]

LMP3 Only 3 rounds
2020   Nielsen Racing 7 Duqueine M30 - D08   Anthony Wells

  Colin Noble

LMP3 5
10   Garett Grist

  Rob Hodes

LMP3 10
2021   Nielsen Racing 7 Ligier JS P320   Anthony Wells

  Colin Noble

LMP3 1
27 LMP3
28 LMP3
2022   Nielsen Racing

European Le Mans Cup

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Year Entrant No. Car Drivers Class Class
Pos.
2018 Ecurie Ecosse / Nielsen
2019   Nielsen Racing 2 Norma M30   Colin Noble[11]

  Anthony Wells[12]

LMP3 3
17   Bonamy Grimes[13]

  Ivor Dunbar[14]

LMP3 Only 3 rounds
18 Ligier JS P3   James Littlejohn[15]

  Nobuya Yamanaka[16]

LMP3 Only 3 rounds
2020   Nielsen Racing 7 Duqueine M30 - D08   Anthony Wells

  Colin Noble

LMP3 5
10   Garett Grist

  Rob Hodes

LMP3 10
2021   Nielsen Racing 7 Ligier JS P320   Anthony Wells

  Colin Noble

LMP3 1
27 LMP3
28 LMP3
2022   Nielsen Racing

Asian Le Mans

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Year Entrant No. Car Drivers Class Laps Pos. Class
Pos.
2022   Nielsen Racing

Ligier European Series

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Year Entrant No. Car Drivers Class Laps Pos. Class
Pos.
2023   Nielsen Racing Ligier JS P4   Ben Caisley

  Logan Hannah

? Nth Nth

British LMP3 Cup

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Year Entrant No. Car Drivers Class Pos.
2017   Ecurie Ecosse with Nielsen Racing[a] 79 Ligier JS P3   Alasdair McCaig LMP3 1
  Colin Noble
2018   Ecurie Ecosse / Nielsen Racing 1 Ligier JS P3   Colin Noble [18] LMP3
  Tony Wells[18]
7   Christian Olsen[19] LMP3
  Nick Adcock

Notes

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  1. ^ The No. 79 Nielsen Racing entry was in conjunction with Ecurie Ecosse.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "2024 Le Mans Final Seats Filled In Revised Entry". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  2. ^ Kilshaw, Jake (2017-03-28). "Ecurie Ecosse Announces Le Mans Return with Le Mans Cup Entry – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  3. ^ "Ecurie Ecosse unveil line-up for LMP3 Cup title defence". BAM Motorsport Management. 2018-02-26. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  4. ^ "Ecurie Ecosse Step Up To ELMS With Strong Driver Line-up". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  5. ^ "18 Cars For Ligier European Series Season Opener". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  6. ^ "Updated Le Mans entry list revealed". RACER. 2024-05-06. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  7. ^ "David Heinemeier-Hansson (Nielsen Racing): "I bring some of the money and some of the talent"". Endurance Info. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  8. ^ "Updated Le Mans entry list revealed". RACER. 2024-05-06. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  9. ^ "4H Le Castellet: Thursday Paddock Notes". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  10. ^ Kilshaw, Jake (2017-03-28). "Ecurie Ecosse Announces Le Mans Return with Le Mans Cup Entry – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  11. ^ a b Goodwin, Graham (8 March 2019). "Nielsen Racing Confirm Two Car Norma Effort in 2019 Michelin Le Mans Cup". Dailysportscar. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  12. ^ a b Goodwin, Graham (8 March 2019). "Nielsen Racing Confirm Two Car Norma Effort in 2019 Michelin Le Mans Cup". Dailysportscar. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  13. ^ a b Kilbey, Stephen (23 April 2019). "50 Cars Entered For Road To Le Mans Races". dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  14. ^ a b Kilbey, Stephen (23 April 2019). "50 Cars Entered For Road To Le Mans Races". dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  15. ^ a b Kilbey, Stephen (23 April 2019). "50 Cars Entered For Road To Le Mans Races". dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  16. ^ a b Kilbey, Stephen (23 April 2019). "50 Cars Entered For Road To Le Mans Races". dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  17. ^ Goodwin, Graham (March 28, 2017). "Ecurie Ecosse Confirms Double LMP3 Programme In UK & Europe". dailysportscar.com. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  18. ^ a b Goodwin, Graham (February 8, 2018). "Ecurie Ecosse Step Up To ELMS With Strong Driver Line-up". DailySportscars.com. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  19. ^ Goodwin, Graham (April 18, 2018). "Olsen Adds To LMP3 Cup Entry For Donington Park". DailySportscar.com. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
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