Arianna Casoli
NASCAR racing // Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Arianna Casoli, a renowned Italian motorsports racer, has a storied career in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series. Born on March 5, 1974, she has established herself as one of the most successful female drivers in the series, with numerous Lady Trophy titles and a Legend Trophy win. In 2024, she became the first woman to compete in the NASCAR Brasil series, driving a Chevrolet Camaro.
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Arianna Casoli is a pioneering Italian motorsport racer who has made her mark in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, becoming one of the most successful female drivers in the championship’s history.
EARLY YEARS
Born on March 5, 1974 in Italy, Arianna grew up immersed in motorsports, frequently visiting paddocks and pit boxes across European racing circuits. During the 1970s and 1980s, she attended races for various series including Renault R5 Cup, Formula 3, and Formula 1, which nurtured her passion for racing. Though active in volleyball and tennis, her racing ambitions had to wait until 1996 when she first competed with a 16V Clio Cup in Magione[1].
EARLY SUCCESS
Casoli began her competitive racing journey in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series in 2016 with Vict Motorsport at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia. During this maiden season, she achieved a top-15 result at Adria and finished inside the top-20 on seven occasions. After switching to CAAL Racing in 2017, Arianna secured her first top-10 finish at Franciacorta and an 11th-place result on the Venray oval. Her breakthrough came in 2020 with a stunning top-5 finish at Zolder, helping her secure 11th place in the championship and finishing as the highest Legends Trophy competitor[1].
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2016: Won the EuroNASCAR Lady Cup, leading from the first round in Valencia to the last in Belgium, conquering 7 class wins[4].
- 2016-2021: Competed with CAAL Racing, sharing the #54 Chevrolet, and achieved 3x Lady Cup titles and 1x Legend Trophy[4].
- 2024: Made history by becoming the first woman to compete in the NASCAR Brasil Series, finishing 8th in the heat race and 12th in Sunday’s main event at the Circuito dos Cristais in Curvelo, Brazil[1][5].
REPUTATION
Arianna has established herself as a stalwart ambassador for gender equality in motorsports, emphasizing the importance of women pursuing their dreams, particularly after the age of 40. With 48 Lady Trophy victories and an overall title in the Legend Trophy class, she has reinforced her status as one of the most successful female drivers in EuroNASCAR[3]. Her dedication to being a role model for younger generations and women in motorsports has made her an inspirational figure who continues to break barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sport[1][4].
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Looking ahead to 2025, Casoli plans to return to the racing grid, likely continuing her partnership with SpeedHouse Racing through what team boss Lucas Lasserre has hinted is a multi-year deal[2]. Her long-term aspiration is to serve as an example for new generations of drivers, particularly women entering motorsport. While specific details about her upcoming season haven’t been disclosed, Arianna remains committed to extending her impressive finishing record and maintaining her position as the driver with the most Lady Trophy victories in the series[2][3].
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Arianna Casoli Official Biography
Arianna Casoli Looks Back on Zolder Finals, 2023 Season and Being a Role Model
Questions with Arianna Casoli: Racing in EuroNASCAR, Design Work, and the Gecko Brand
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