2007’s new “Flying Dutchman” Robert Doornbos is rapidly closing on the record for the most successful driver from the Netherlands in Champ Car World Series history.

After his second victory in San Jose last weekend, Doornbos is now only one victory away from joining Arie Luyendyk with a total of three victories in the championship.

However, Luyendyk’s total came from 142 Champ Car starts – Doornbos’ total of two victories has come from only nine races.

Now trailing Sebastien Bourdais by only 10 points in the Championship chase, Doornbos’ efforts could earn him the record for the best championship finish by a Dutchman as well. Luyendyk’s best season finish was 7th in 1987.

Should Doornbos win the championship, he will become only the third European driver to claim the title, following Nigel Mansell in 1993 and Sebastien Bourdais in 2004, 05 and 07.

With one race to go before heading to Europe, the Dutchman is eagerly awaiting the chance to race on home soil.

“It is going to be very special. Also, because we did a lot of preparations for it,” Doornbos said.

“For Champ Car it’s their first time there. For me not really, I raced there seven years ago, in 2000. It’s just great to drive in front of your home crowd. And for sure it gives you an extra boost that you need.

“The last time I won a race in front of my home crowd was in Spa-Francorchamps in F3000, the feeling afterwards is just great. I just hope I can give them a good show and get a good result.”