CAITLIN WOOD Eyes Historic Le Mans Win for Australian Women
December 10, 2024
Caitlin Wood
Sports Car racing // Newcastle, Australia
At the end of the day, all you’ve got to do is just one step at a time and keep pushing and don’t take no for an answer.
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Birthday:
January 15, 1997 (28)
Birthplace:
Newcastle, Australia
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Pro
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Caitlin Wood is an Australian racing driver blazing trails in international motorsport as one of the few women competing at elite levels across multiple racing disciplines.
EARLY YEARS
Born on January 15, 1997, in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia, Caitlin grew up in Tenambit in the Hunter Valley. Her racing journey began on her 7th birthday when she started karting, following her brother’s influence. By age 15, she had progressed to Formula Ford, racing in her brother’s refurbished Spirit WL06 car—a family project she completed with her brother and father over a Christmas break.
EARLY SUCCESS
Wood entered competitive motorsport in 2013 through the Australian Formula Ford Championship. After competing in the New South Wales Formula Ford Championship and finishing fifth in her debut season, she continued with Synergy Motorsport in 2014. A breakthrough came in 2016 when she joined the Reiter Young Stars program in Europe, racing a KTM X-Bow in the GT4 European Series where she consistently finished in the top ten of the Pro class and claimed victory in the Young Stars class.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2016: Won the Reiter Young Stars championship in Europe[1].
- 2017: Secured a Silver Cup podium in the Blancpain GT Series at Misano[1].
- 2018/2019: Competed in the Bathurst 12hrs in GT4 (KTM XBOW GT4) on her home turf[1].
- 2021: Became the first Australian woman to win a class at the Nurburgring Nordschleife (VLN)[1][4].
- 2021: Qualified 3rd at Spa Francorchamps in the W Series as Australia’s sole representative[1][4].
- 2024: Achieved three podium finishes in her class in the Porsche Sprint Challenge GB despite racing an older generation Clubsport[4].
REPUTATION
Beyond her racing achievements, Caitlin has established herself as an inspirational figure in motorsport, particularly for young women. As a Barbie Sports Ambassador, she actively promotes STEM education and careers, inviting girls to race weekends and visiting schools to inspire the next generation. Her groundbreaking win at Nürburgring Nordschleife and consistent performances across different racing categories have cemented her reputation as a talented and pioneering driver making her mark in a male-dominated sport.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Caitlin’s ultimate ambition is to compete in the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hour race, specifically in the prototype category. Looking ahead, she hopes to return to the European racing scene with a focus on endurance racing. Through her company MCR Motorsport, she plans to continue offering racing coaching alongside her husband Matt, while pursuing her own racing career despite the ongoing challenges of securing sponsorship in professional motorsport.
References:
Caitlin Wood – Wikipedia
Caitlin Wood, her journey to Le Mans – Prescott Motorsport
Speedqueens: Caitlin Wood
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