Hannah Greenemeier

Hannah Greenemeier made history as the first female to win the SKUSA X-30 ProTour Championship in 2021, earning the nickname “Hurricane Hannah” as she carved her path from karting prodigy to rising sportscar star with dreams of racing on Formula 1 circuits.

EARLY YEARS

Born in 2003 in Parker, Colorado, Hannah Greenemeier didn’t waste any time getting behind the wheel. At age four—when most kids are still mastering tricycles—she was already tearing up karting tracks, beginning a racing journey that would eventually rewrite the record books. Growing up in Parker, a Denver suburb nestled against the Front Range, she progressed through the karting ranks with a determination that suggested this wasn’t just a phase. While details about her family, education, and what drew her to motorsports in the first place remain largely private, the timeline speaks for itself: by the time she was a teenager, Greenemeier was already racking up championships and turning heads in a sport where women rarely get the chance to prove what they can do.[1][3]

The documentary “On The Rise” captured her karting journey in a 22-minute film, chronicling the grit and talent that would eventually propel her beyond regional tracks and into national competition.[5] What’s clear is that from those earliest days at age four, racing wasn’t a hobby—it was the blueprint for everything that followed.

OTHER INTERESTS

Here’s where the mystery deepens: Hannah Greenemeier keeps her life outside the cockpit remarkably private. No public information exists about hobbies, volunteer work, academic passions, or even whether she’s a dog person or a cat person. What we do know is that she was featured in that documentary about her karting career, suggesting at least some comfort with cameras and storytelling—even if it’s focused squarely on racing.[5] Beyond that? The woman apparently saves all her energy for the track, or she’s simply smart enough to maintain boundaries in an era when every racer is expected to be a content creator. Either way, it’s refreshing.

EARLY SUCCESS

Greenemeier’s karting career reads like a masterclass in progression. She collected four regional and club karting championships and one national karting championship before she was old enough to drive on public roads.[4] In 2016, competing in the Challenge of the Americas Junior Rotax series, she finished second overall with 476 points—a strong showing that hinted at bigger things to come.[3]

But 2021 was the year everything changed. That’s when she became the first female in SKUSA (Superkarts! USA) history to win the X-30 ProTour Championship, a feat that earned her the “Hurricane Hannah” moniker and made her a rare professional superkart racer at just 19 years old.[1][2][4][6] Winning in karting is one thing; making history while doing it is another entirely. This wasn’t a feel-good story about participation—this was about outright speed and consistency against competitors who’d been telling themselves women couldn’t hang at that level.

By 2023, Greenemeier had moved up to the F4 United States Championship with Crosslink Kiwi Motorsports, piloting a Ligier JS F4 with a Honda 2.0 engine and Hankook tires. She ran 18 races, scoring four top-ten finishes with a best result of sixth at Virginia International Raceway, and finished 17th in the standings.[1][3] Single-seaters are notoriously unforgiving, and while the results weren’t championship-caliber, they demonstrated her willingness to tackle new challenges and gain seat time in different machinery—critical steps for any driver eyeing bigger stages.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2016: 2nd place, Challenge of the Americas – Junior Rotax series with 476 points[3].
• 2021: SKUSA X-30 ProTour Championship winner—first female in series history to claim the title[1][2][4][6].
• 2023: Competed in F4 United States Championship with Crosslink Kiwi Motorsports; finished 17th overall with four top-ten finishes, including 6th at Virginia International Raceway[1][3].
• 2023: Received Parella Motorsports Holdings diversity scholarship[1].
• 2024: Transitioned to sportscar racing with Heart of Racing Team in Pirelli GT4 America AM class, co-driving an Aston Martin Vantage GT4 with Hannah Grisham; secured class win at Sonoma Raceway and multiple podium finishes[1][2].
• Career statistics (through 2024): 33 races started, 1 win (3% win rate), 4 podiums (12.1% podium rate)[3].

INSPIRATIONS

Hannah Greenemeier has kept her inspirations close to the vest—no public statements exist about racing heroes, mentors, or the figures who shaped her career. Whether that means she’s forging her own path without idols or simply prefers to let her results do the talking is anyone’s guess. What’s undeniable is that her journey from a four-year-old in a kart to the first female SKUSA X-30 ProTour champion required someone—parents, coaches, or mentors—believing in her abilities long before the trophies started piling up. But whoever they are, they’re not making headlines, and that seems just fine by her.

REPUTATION

Within the paddock, Greenemeier is regarded as an emerging talent and rising star, someone who made the transition from single-seaters to sportscars look smoother than it has any right to be.[1][2] Her 2024 season with Heart of Racing Team showcased what observers called a “brilliant charge” in races, particularly at Sonoma where she and co-driver Hannah Grisham delivered a class win that proved her adaptability and racecraft in endurance-style competition.[2]

Media coverage has been overwhelmingly positive, often emphasizing her historic achievement as the first female to win in SKUSA and her potential as a trailblazer in a male-dominated sport. The “Hurricane Hannah” nickname stuck after her 2021 championship, and coverage from outlets like Denver’s local news highlighted her rarity as a professional superkart racer at such a young age.[6] With a DriverDB score of 1,487 across 33 races, one win, and four podiums, she’s building a resume that speaks to consistency and growth rather than overnight dominance—a trajectory that’s often more sustainable in the long run.[3]

There are no public controversies, disputes, or drama attached to her name—a rarity in racing, where egos and conflicts tend to make as many headlines as results. She’s simply fast, focused, and getting faster.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

For 2025, Greenemeier continues her partnership with Heart of Racing Team, competing in the Pirelli GT4 America Series Silver Cup alongside Hannah Grisham in an Aston Martin Vantage GT4.[1][3] The move signals a commitment to mastering sportscar racing, a smart choice given the opportunities and pathways available in GT competition compared to the increasingly crowded and expensive single-seater ladder.

But her ultimate ambition? Racing on Formula 1 circuits like Silverstone.[1] It’s a bold goal, especially for someone who’s pivoted to sportscars, but not an impossible one. GT racing increasingly serves as a gateway to top-tier endurance programs like IMSA’s GTP class or the World Endurance Championship, both of which race on iconic F1 tracks. Whether she’s aiming for an F1 support series, a factory GT drive at Le Mans, or something else entirely, the dream is clear: Greenemeier wants to compete on the world’s biggest stages, and her trajectory suggests she’s willing to take the long road—and put in the work—to get there.

References:

[1] Hannah Greenemeier Racing Driver Profile – 51gt3.com
[2] Hannah Grisham and Hannah Greenemeier Take Class Win in GT4 America at Sonoma – Racers Behind the Helmet
[3] Hannah Greenemeier Driver Profile – DriverDB
[4] Hannah Greenemeier Team Member Profile – Shift Up Now
[5] On The Rise: Hannah Greenemeier Documentary – Mary Catherine Finney
[6] Colorado Teen Wins Pro Superkart Championship, Becomes First Woman to Do So – Denver7