Ava Dobson

Formula racing // American

I’m just learning how to like be like the best driver I can be because it’s a lot harder being a girl in an all guys sport. I feel like I I’m kind of by myself.

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nickname:

Cheetah

Birthday:

June 9, 2008 (17)

Birthplace:

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

racing type:

Formula racing

team(s):

F1 Academy 2025

racing status:

Pro

height (cm):

165

residence:

Wisconsin

inspiration(s):

David Goggins, Pato O'Ward

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profile updated: June 12, 2025

Ava Dobson is a rising American racing driver who has quickly progressed from karting to open-wheel competition, demonstrating exceptional talent as one of the youngest competitors in multiple racing series.

EARLY YEARS

Born on June 9, 2008, Ava began her racing journey at age seven, go-karting at Badger Kart Club in Dousman, Wisconsin. Her racing lineage runs deep, with her father having involvement in Cup cars and her grandfather participating in super late model racing[3]. This family support system proved crucial, as her father encouraged her to move up in karting classes early, helping develop her racecraft skills while pushing past criticism she faced as a female driver[2].

EARLY SUCCESS

By 2018 and 2019, Dobson established herself in karting with multiple wins and podium finishes across premier series including the World Karting Association, USPKS, SKUSA, ROK Cup, and Route 66 Sprint Series. In 2020, competing at Junior Kart level, she finished third in points with podiums in five of eight events[2]. Her talent continued to shine in 2021 when she placed second overall in the Route 66 Sprint Series and achieved a top-20 finish at the prestigious SKUSA SuperNats event[1].

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

2023: Made her car racing debut in the Formula 4 United States Championship, driving for Jay Howard Driver Development[4].
2023: Competed in USF Juniors series at Road America, achieving a best result of 11th place despite being the youngest driver on the grid[1][4].
2024: Made her GB4 Championship debut at Silverstone with VRD Racing, securing a top-ten finish in race 2 despite being unfamiliar with both car and circuit[1][4].

REPUTATION

At just 15 years old, Ava is emerging as a formidable competitor known for her exceptional talent and determination. Her ability to quickly adapt to new racing environments was highlighted during her GB4 Championship debut at Silverstone, where she secured a top-10 finish despite facing challenges related to her recent injury and unfamiliarity with both the circuit and car[1][3]. She’s steadily building a reputation as one of America’s most promising young drivers in open-wheel racing.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Dobson’s ultimate aspiration is to reach the INDYCAR series. She views her current experiences in junior formulas as crucial steps toward achieving this goal, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and development throughout her racing career[2]. Her partnership with Millennium Technologies for the 2024 racing season provides additional support as she works toward her long-term objectives in motorsport[5].