15 Facts About Anthony Kumpen

Anthony Kumpen was born on 3 November 1978 and is a Belgian professional racing driver and team manager.

Anthony Kumpen previously competed full-time in the series, winning the championship twice, in 2014 and 2016.

Anthony Kumpen moved on to Belcar, the Belgian Racing Car Championship, in 1998, winning the GT2 championship in his first year, and the GT championship in 1999.

Anthony Kumpen won several more Belgian GT and GTA championships over the next decade.

Anthony Kumpen competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Anthony Kumpen won one race in the championship, and ended the season in first place, one point ahead of defending champion Ander Vilarino.

Anthony Kumpen continued his part-time slate in the Xfinity Series in 2017, adding two races at Daytona and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, driving the No 46 Chevy for PPM.

Anthony Kumpen was in discussions with Rick Ware Racing to make his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series debut with the team in 2018, but it never materialised because of his doping suspension.

Anthony Kumpen was suspended for four years by the Royal Automobile Club of Belgium after he failed a drug test during the 2018 24 Hours of Zolder.

Anthony Kumpen returned to racing in late 2022, and embarked on a full-time season in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series for the 2023 season always with their PK Carsport team.

Anthony Kumpen stayed on at the company after his father sold his share in 2013.

Anthony Kumpen has a daughter and a stepson, from his and his wife's previous relationships.

Anthony Kumpen is the first cousin of Sophie Kumpen, the mother of four-time F1 World Champion Max Verstappen.

In 2010, Anthony Kumpen participated in Sterren op de Dansvloer on vtm.

Anthony Kumpen was voted out of the show in the third episode and finished as 8th out of 10 contestants.