Alex Tagliani

Alexandre Tagliani (/tæɡlɪˈɑːnɪ/; born October 18, 1973), nicknamed "Tag", is a Canadian professional racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Canada Series, driving the No. 18 Chevrolet Camaro for 22 Racing.

Alex Tagliani
Alex Tagliani at the 2015 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis, Indiana
Nationality Canadian
Born (1973-10-18) October 18, 1973
Lachenaie, Quebec, Canada
Awards2009 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year, 2011 Indianapolis 500 pole winner
IndyCar Series career
73 races run over 9 years
2016 position31st
Best finish13th (2010)
First race2008 Grand Prix of Long Beach (Long Beach)
Last race2016 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Wins Podiums Poles
0 0 3
Champ Car career
131 races run over 8 years
Best finish7th (2004, 2005)
First race2000 Marlboro Grand Prix of Miami (Homestead)
Last race2007 Gran Premio Tecate (Mexico City)
First win2004 Champ Car Grand Prix of Road America (Road America)
Wins Podiums Poles
1 14 5
NASCAR Xfinity Series career
8 races run over 6 years
2016 position56th
Best finish39th (2014)
First race2009 NAPA Auto Parts 200 (Montreal)
Last race2016 Road America 180 (Road America)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 5 4
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
6 races run over 6 years
2020 position65th
Best finish56th (2019)
First race2014 Chevrolet Silverado 250 (Mosport)
Last race2020 Sunoco 159 (Daytona RC)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 3 2
NASCAR Pinty's Series career
109 races run over 15 years
Car no., teamNo. 18 (22 Racing)
2022 position5th
Best finish3rd (2016)
First race2007 NAPA Autopro 100 (Montreal)
Last race2023 NTN Ultimate Bearing 250 (Sunset)
First win2008 Edmonton 100 (Edmonton Airport)
Last win2022 Leland Industries Twin 125s (Race 2)(Sutherland)
Wins Top tens Poles
11 76 11
Statistics current as of May 15, 2023.

Tagliani has competed in a variety of disciplines including open-wheel, stock car, and sports car racing. He has raced in the Atlantic Championship, Champ Car, IndyCar Series, NASCAR Pinty's Series, and NASCAR Xfinity Series.

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