Derek Higgins
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Derek Higgins (born June 12, 1966) is an Irish former race car driver.
Born in Dublin, Higgins began racing in the American Indy Lights series in 1998. After two successful seasons where he racked up four wins and finished 5th and 7th in series points, he completed his Indy Racing League rookie test at Walt Disney World Speedway with McCormack Motorsports, expecting to find a ride in the series. However, he was unable sign a deal with a team and returned to Indy Lights for a partial season in 2000 and a complete season in 2001, the series' last. After Indy Lights he competed in a few Toyota Atlantic races in 2002 and has not competed in a notable professional race since.
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| Preceded by Carlos Guerrero |
Mexican Formula Three Champion 1995 |
Succeeded by Rod McLeod |
| Preceded by Rod McLeod |
Mexican Formula Three Champion 1997 |
Succeeded by Carlos Perea |
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