Alice Buckley
Touring racing // Alberton, Queensland, Australia
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Alice Buckley is an Australian motorsports driver known for her impressive achievements in the Toyota 86 Championship series and other racing categories, particularly as a young female driver. Born on July 11, 2007, she began karting at seven and quickly made a name on the national scene. Her notable achievements include being a finalist in the FIA Girls On Track – Rising Stars program in 2022 and achieving a historic Grand Slam in the TGRA 86 Scholarship Series in 2023.
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Alice Buckley is a rising Australian motorsports talent who competes in the Toyota 86 Championship series in both Australia and New Zealand, earning recognition for her aggressive yet clean driving style.
EARLY YEARS
Born on July 10, 2007, in Alberton, Queensland, Australia, Alice began her motorsports journey at a young age. While specific details about her family influences are not available, her natural talent quickly became apparent as she progressed through junior racing categories.
EARLY SUCCESS
Buckley’s racing career began in karting, where she participated in the Australian Kart Championship – Cadet 12 category in 2018 and 2019, before moving up to the KA4 Junior class in 2020 where she finished 9th overall. Her transition to car racing has been impressive, particularly in the Toyota 86 Championship where she quickly established herself as a competitive driver despite her young age.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2024: Achieved second place overall in the TGRA 86 Scholarship Series after winning three races at Queensland Raceway, including setting the lap record and securing a historic Grand Slam[1].
- 2022: Selected as one of four finalists for the Ferrari Driver Academy Scouting Camp through the FIA Girls On Track program[1].
- 2022: Competed in the Australian Kart Championship – KA2 and SP Tools Australian Kart Championship – KA3 Senior[4].
- 2020: Finished 9th in the Australian Kart Championship – KA4 Junior category[4].
REPUTATION
At just 17 years old, Alice has built a reputation as one of Australia’s most promising young female racing drivers. Her selection as a finalist in the prestigious FIA Girls On Track – Rising Stars program placed her among the world’s top young female talents. Her historic grand slam at Queensland Raceway, where she achieved pole position, three race wins, and a lap record, further cemented her status as a rising star with exceptional race craft and determination.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Buckley has set her sights on competing in the Supercars series in the coming years. Her development plan includes progressing to Super2 or Super3 categories within the next few years, with the ultimate goal of reaching the main Supercars grid within five years. She aims to follow in the footsteps of other successful female Australian drivers like Molly Taylor and Leanne Ferrier while continuing to advocate for greater female representation in motorsports.
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