Jimmy Vasser (born November 20 1965 in Canoga Park, California ) is a an American racing driver. Vasser was the 1996 Champcar (then called Indycar) champion, and has scored ten victories in the category.

Vasser made his debut in Champcar in 1992 and looked set to become a successor to legends such as A.J. Foyt and Rick Mears. Although he did become a top driver, his rise to prominence coincided with the infamous CART-IRL (Indy Racing League 'split' so Vasser's best years were spent away from the Indianapolis 500.

Champcar career results

• 1992 - Hayhoe/Cole Racing - 8 points, 22nd in championship, best finish: 7th
• 1993 - Hayhoe/Cole Racing - 30 points, 16th, best finish: 3rd
• 1994 - Hayhoe/Cole Racing - 42 points, 15th, best finish: 4th (x2)
• 1995 - Target/Ganassi Racing - 92 points, 8th, best finish: 2nd
• 1996 - Target Ganassi Racing - 154 points, 4 wins, 1st
• 1997 - Target Ganassi Racing - 144 points, 1 win, 3rd
• 1998 - Target Ganassi Racing - 169 points, 3 wins, 2nd
• 1999 - Target Ganassi Racing - 104 points, 9th, best finish: 3rd (x2)
• 2000 - Target Ganassi Racing - 131 points, 1 win, 6th
• 2001 - Patrick Racing - 77 points, 12th, best finish: 4th
• 2002 - Team Rahal/Letterman - 114 points, 1 win, 7th
• 2003 - American Spirit - 72 points, 11th, best finish: 3rd
• 2004 - PKV Racing - 201 points (new system), 8th, best finish: 2nd

1 championship, 10 victories

Indianapolis 500 results

• 1992 - 21st (crash)
• 1993 - 13th
• 1994 - 4th
• 1995 - 22nd (crash)
• 2000 - 7th
• 2001 - 4th
• 2002 - 30th (gearbox)
• 2003 - 26th (gearbox)

Notes

Winner of fastest Champcar race: Fontana 2002, 197.995

Co-owner of PKV Racing