Influence Today with Oliver Askew is an American race car driver. Part 1

Askew won the 2017 USF2000 championship. The win earned him a $400,000 scholarship from Mazda to race in the 2018 Pro Mazda series.

In May 2017, Askew joined the Rising Star Racing program which attempts to aid young American open-wheel drivers advance in their careers.

In February 2018, Askew signed with Cape Motorsports.

In September 2018, Askew partook in the Chris Griffis Memorial Test with Andretti Autosport.

In February 2019, Andretti confirmed Askew would race with them in the forthcoming championship.

RACING GOAL: To win the Indianapolis 500

RACING HEROES: Dan Wheldon

ONE PERSON I WOULD MOST LIKE TO MEET: Gary Vee