Carl Rydquist
Phone: 818-508-0122
PRECISION DRIVER
Two-time Swedish Endurance GT Racing Champion (2001, 2004)
Member of the FIA (Federation Internationale de l´Automobile)
FIA International Racing License


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Height: 6'2" Sleeve: 35
Weight: 189 Neck: 16
Eyes: Blue Shoe: 9 1/2
Hair: Dark Blonde Waist: 33
Jacket: 43 Long Outseam: 42
Hat: 7 1/4 Glove: Large

TELEVISION SPECIALS
Swedish Endurance Championship (2003, 2004, 2005)
Swedish Karting Championship (2005)
Morgan +8 Le Mans 1975 (2004)
Porsche 911 GT2 Racecar (2003)
 
COMMERCIAL, STOCK FOOTAGE & AUTO SHOW FILMS
Volvo S40 (2007)
Volvo V50 (2007)
Volvo XC70 (2007)
Volvo V70 (2007)
Volvo C30 (2006)
Volvo Cars Active Safety Systems, Collision Warning & Auto Braking (2004)
 
PRINT WORK
BMW M3 V10 Hartge Edition (2007)
Porsche 911 Turbo “Itsfun” – Current World Record car, standing 1K & standing ½K (2007)
Porsche 997 Carrera 4S (2006)
BMW 130 (2006)
Porsche 997 Carrera Cabriolet (2005)
Porsche 997 Carrera S (2004)
 
RIDE & DRIVE PROGRAMS
Coordinating Credits
Federal Mogul - Champion Spark Plugs (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Porsche Sweden (2005, 2006)
Philips Automotive Lighting (2003, 2004, 2005)
Caran (2004, 2005, 2006)
Micro (2004, 2005)
Mech-Sure Sweden (2003, 2004, 2005)
Effektiv Expo Events & Exhibitions (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)
Inca Design (2002)
Instructor / Hot-Lap Driver
Speedventures (2007)
Gatebil Street Car Fest (2007)
Sports Car Club of Gothenburg (2001-2007)
Expressen Motor Club (2005, 2006)
Puma Racing – all female racing team (2006)
Majorna Gocarting (2006)
 
CAR DEVELOPMENT DRIVER
Porsche 911 Turbo “Itsfun” (2007)
Volvo S80 (2004-2006)
Volvo V70 (2005-2007)
Volvo S60 Challenge factory racecars (2001)
 
CAR RACING EXPERIENCE
ADAC-Zürich 24 Hours of Nürburgring Nordschleife (2007)
  • Levin Racing Porsche 996 GT3 RS. Qual 18th of 225 cars. DNF (engine). Fastest team driver.
  • ADAC-Zürich 24 Hours of Nürburgring Nordschleife (2006)
  • Levin Racing Porsche 996 Cup. 9th in SP6 class. Fastest qualifier in team.
  • Swedish Endurance GT Racing Championship, First One Porsche 996 GT2, 1 race, 7th (set fastest lap, DNF, gearbox)
  • Endurance Racing Cup, Caran Racing Volvo S40 Racing, 1 race, 9th (teams best result)
  • Winner Zandvoort 500 (Holland) (2005)
  • Levin Racing Porsche 996 GT3 RS, fastest lap of the team drivers.
  • Runner-up Swedish Endurance GT Racing Championship Mälarverken Racing Porsche 996 GT3 Cup.
  • Total result Runner up of the championship. 2 victories, 5 podiums in 6 races, 2 fastest qualifying GT3 Cup.
  • Fastest team driver 6/6 events.
  • Winner Swedish Endurance GT Racing Championship (2004)
  • Mälarverken Racing Porsche 993 RSR, 3 victories, 4 podiums, 2 pole positions in 6 races, 4 new lap records.
  • Fastest team driver 6/6 events.
  • Scandinavian Sports Car Challenge (2003)
  • HK Racing Radical Prosport 1300, 2 races 1 podium, fastest team driver 1/2 events.
  • Swedish Endurance Touring Car, Mobimech Racing BMW M3, 1 race, 10th (engine misfire)
  • Swedish Junior Touring Car Championship (2002)
  • MH Motorsport Volvo S40 Racing Touring Car, 2 races 1 podium, fastest driver of 3 car team 2/2 events and best point scorer of team 1/2 events.
  • Winner Swedish Endurance GT Racing Cup (2001)
  • Apex Racing Porsche 964 RS, 1 win and 3 second places in 4 races. 1 pole position.
  • Endurance Racing Cup
    - Ravila Motorsport BMW 320, guest driver 1 race, 2nd, teams best result of the season
    - Volvo 242, guest driver 2 races: 7th, teams best result of the season and 15th.

  • Eurosport Super Racing Weekend Challenge, amateur vs pro drivers, gocarts, winner of Challenge, beat more than 1000 contestants. 3rd in total behind Mercedes Works Driver P. Dumbreck and Formula A Championship Runner up F. Danielsson
  • Winner Sports Car Club of Gothenburg Club Racing Championship (2000)
  • Lotus Super 7, 2 wins, 1 second, 1 third, 1 fourth. Two fastest laps.
  • MGCC Club Racing Championship, Lotus Super 7 Qualified 2nd, DNS (engine).
  • Various races in Sports Car Club of Gothenburg Racing Championship(1996 to 1999)
  • Lotus Super 7. 4 races 1 win, 1 second, 1 third, 1 fourth
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    RELATED EXPERIENCE
    Volvo Corporate Test Driver (2004-present)
    High speed testing, winter testing
     
    SKILLS
    Skiiing, sailing, golf, tennis, inlining, floor hockey, play the guitar
     
    MODELING
    Freeport Designer Outlet Village: Jaqcues Heim, Mexx, Levis, Chevignon, Quiksilver