Jodie Sloss

Jodie Sloss is a Scottish racing driver who went from zero track experience to championship winner in a matter of months, trading horses for horsepower and proving that raw talent can rewrite the rulebook.

EARLY YEARS

Born around 2001, Jodie Sloss grew up on a quiet croft on the rural west coast of Scotland—the kind of place where the sound of engines is drowned out by wind and waves, and motorsport feels like something from another world. She still lives there today, which tells you something about her: she’s not chasing the glamorous racing lifestyle; she’s chasing the racing itself[1][2][4].

Before she ever thought about getting behind the wheel, Sloss was on horseback. She rode professionally, competing at a level that earned her the title of horse racing champion[3]. It was a career that demanded the same things motorsport would later require: split-second decisions, adrenaline management, and the ability to stay level-headed when things get unpredictable. “In horse riding, I’m dealing with a live animal, so there’s lots of adrenaline, but I have to be level-headed, which is important in motorsport,” she explained[2]. Then came an accident—one serious enough to end her equestrian career and force her to rethink everything.

Racing wasn’t a childhood dream for Sloss. She’d karted casually with family, had an interest in race and drift cars, but that was it. No junior championships, no garage full of trophies, no dad who’d been prepping her for the track since she could walk. When she entered the 2022 Formula Woman competition, she had never even been on a racing circuit. Her first time on track was in February of that year[2].

OTHER INTERESTS

Before motorsport took over her life, Sloss had a successful career as a marketer—a job she dropped entirely once racing became the priority. “I’m so passionate about racing, so no matter how successful I was in my previous career, I dropped everything,” she said. “I’m focusing on becoming the best race car driver I can be, whilst working with Formula Woman”[2].

These days, when she’s not on track, she uses sim racing as a training tool—a practical hobby that doubles as performance development[3]. The equestrian chapter of her life is closed, but it left its mark: the discipline, the focus, and the understanding that controlling something powerful requires equal parts confidence and restraint.

EARLY SUCCESS

Winning the 2022 Formula Woman competition should have been impossible. Over 1,000 women entered. Most had at least some experience. Sloss had none. She was the least experienced winner in the program’s history, and even she admits the whole thing still feels surreal. “The whole experience is still a shock for me,” she said. “I was the least experienced of all the winners… With my natural abilities behind the wheel being highly noticed and talked upon”[2].

The win came with a seat in the GT Cup Championship, and Sloss made her first-ever race at Snetterton in a McLaren 570S GT4, competing against around 15 cars in her class[3][4]. It was a baptism by fire, but she didn’t just survive—she belonged. From there, the progression was rapid. She moved into an Aston Martin GT4 and started collecting podiums in the GT Cup, including a treble podium finish at Donington Park where she took three out of four races in the GTH class alongside teammate Rianna O’Meara-Hunt, racing for Forsetti Motorsport[1][4].

Then came her debut in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain at Brands Hatch for the final round during a TOA weekend with touring cars. In the CS Am class, she took pole position, set the fastest lap, and finished on the podium—a clean sweep that announced her as more than just a feel-good story[1][3][4]. She fell in love with the Porsche cars during that weekend, and her speed and racecraft didn’t go unnoticed[3].

By this point, Sloss had earned FIA Silver Driver Categorisation and been selected into the Aston Martin Racing Driver Academy[1]. Not bad for someone who’d been on track for less than two years.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2022: Won Formula Woman championship from a field of over 1,000 entrants with no prior racing experience[1][2][3][4].
• 2022: Made racing debut in GT Cup at Snetterton driving a McLaren 570S GT4[1][3][4].
• Earned multiple podium finishes in GT Cup driving an Aston Martin GT4[1][4].
• Achieved treble podium at Donington Park, winning three out of four races in GTH class with Rianna O’Meara-Hunt for Forsetti Motorsport[1][4].
• Took pole position, fastest lap, and podium finish in Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain debut at Brands Hatch in CS Am class[1][3][4].
• Selected into Aston Martin Racing Driver Academy[1].
• Achieved FIA Silver Driver Categorisation[1].
• 2024: Made debut in NXT Gen Cup all-electric junior touring car series[1].

INSPIRATIONS

Sloss doesn’t cite racing heroes or poster-on-the-wall moments that sparked her passion. Her path into motorsport was practical, not romantic—a post-accident pivot from one high-adrenaline pursuit to another. Her family introduced her to karting casually, and her love of race and drift cars simmered in the background until Formula Woman gave her an opportunity she didn’t know she needed[2].

What drives her now isn’t nostalgia or fandom—it’s the work itself. She’s committed to an intense fitness regimen, mind performance coaching, and comprehensive training because she knows talent alone won’t get her to Le Mans[3][4]. Her inspiration seems to come from the challenge: proving that late starters can compete, that women belong at every level, and that the right combination of ability and determination can make up for lost time.

REPUTATION

In a sport that loves pedigree and early starts, Sloss is the exception that makes everyone uncomfortable—in the best way. She’s widely regarded as a rising star, someone whose natural talent and rapid learning curve have industry professionals taking notice. Media coverage consistently frames her as someone “rewriting the rulebook” for women in motorsport, and she’s become a role model for the next generation[1][3][4].

Her speed and racecraft—particularly evident during her Porsche debut—have earned her a reputation as someone who doesn’t just participate; she competes[2][4]. The fact that she was the least experienced Formula Woman winner and still outpaced drivers with years of karting behind them says something about her natural abilities behind the wheel, abilities that have been “highly noticed and talked upon,” as she put it[2].

Sloss has also taken on a leadership role off-track as an FIA Girls on Track ambassador, dedicated to inspiring the next generation of women in motorsport[1]. She continues to work with Formula Woman, helping to build pathways for others who might be starting late or coming from unconventional backgrounds[2]. There’s no record of controversy, conflict, or drama—just steady progression and a growing reputation as someone to watch.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Sloss has her sights set on endurance racing, and she’s not being coy about it. Her ultimate goal is to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans—ideally as part of a completely female team, a vision she’s actively working toward with Formula Woman. “Formula Woman and I have big visions for the future… main goal… completely female team… at Le Mans. This would be historic!” she said, estimating the timeline at four to five years[2].

In the meantime, she’s focused on moving up to GT3 competition and building her endurance racing resume. She’s named the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, 24 Hours of Spa, DTM, and the 24 Hours of Dubai as races she’d love to tackle[2]. These aren’t pie-in-the-sky dreams—they’re logical next steps for someone who’s already proven she can handle GT4 machinery and compete at a high level with minimal experience.

As of the most recent updates, Sloss doesn’t have a confirmed team affiliation listed[1], but her recent partnership with Rianna O’Meara-Hunt at Forsetti Motorsport suggests she’s building the relationships and experience needed for the jump to GT3. She’s still living on that croft in Scotland, still training intensely, and still refusing to let a late start define her ceiling.

References:

Jodie Sloss Driver Profile – 51GT3
Interview with Formula Woman Winner Jodie Sloss – Dive-Bomb
Jodie Sloss Interview – SimRacing HQ
Jodie Sloss Racing Official Website