Courtney Crone
Formula racing // California, United States
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Versatile motorsports racer Courtney Crone excels in multiple disciplines including speedway motorcycles, USAC Midgets, and LMP3 prototypes. Born March 7, 2001, she began racing quarter midgets at 4 and won Junior Speedway championships by 11. Notable achievements include 2016 Formula Mazda wins, 2017 VMB Driver Development Scholarship, and 2018 Formula Car Challenge championship. She will race for F1 Academy with ART Grand Prix representing Haas in 2025.
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Courtney Crone is an American racing driver who has demonstrated remarkable versatility across multiple disciplines, from quarter midgets and speedway motorcycles to prototype racing and single-seaters.
EARLY YEARS
Born on March 7, 2001, Courtney grew up immersed in motorsports thanks to her father Jack Crone, who ran his own vintage race car team. At just two years old, she was introduced to a small dirt motorcycle, and by age four, she began racing quarter midgets. Her childhood was defined by racing weekends, with her father’s expertise and support guiding her progression from motorcycles to various racing categories.
EARLY SUCCESS
By age 11, Crone had transitioned to Junior Speedway racing, where she won three track championships in the 150cc Motorcycle class. In 2016, she demonstrated her talent by winning all three Formula Mazda races she entered, earning the Women’s Sports Foundation’s Project Podium award presented by IndyCar legend Lyn St. James. Her success continued in 2017 when she secured the VMB Driver Development Scholarship and finished third in the FormulaSPEED class with 13 podiums in 14 starts.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2016: Won all three Formula Mazda races entered and received the Women’s Sports Foundation’s Project Podium award[1].
- 2017: Earned the VMB Driver Development Scholarship and secured third place in the FormulaSPEED class with 13 podiums in 14 starts[1].
- 2018: Won the championship in the Formula Car Challenge and competed in the Mazda Road to Indy Shootout[1].
- 2019: Earned two wins and podium finishes in all four starts in the Formula F season with Brad Hayes Racing[1].
- 2020: Placed fourth in the Formula Pro USA — F4 Western Championship with three podiums, a fastest lap, and one win[1].
- 2021: Competed in the IMSA Prototype Challenge, securing eighth place overall with three top-10 finishes, and received the prestigious Gorsline Scholarship[1].
- 2023: Achieved six top-three finishes in the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge, including impressive second and third-place finishes at Road Atlanta[1].
- 2023: Made history alongside Gabriela Jílková as the first women to compete in Prototype Cup Germany[1].
- 2024: Competed as a wildcard entry for Prema Racing in the F1 Academy Miami round[1].
REPUTATION
Throughout her 18-year racing career, Courtney has established herself as a highly adaptable and skilled driver capable of competing across diverse racing platforms. Her ability to excel in everything from dirt tracks to road courses has earned her prestigious recognitions including the IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship and the Gorsline Company Scholarship. Her consistent performance in prototype racing and successful transitions between racing categories have cemented her reputation as one of motorsport’s most versatile competitors.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
For the 2025 season, Crone will represent the Haas F1 Team in the F1 Academy, competing with ART Grand Prix in a full-time capacity. This significant step up follows her 2024 wildcard appearance and demonstrates her commitment to establishing herself in international open-wheel racing. With the backing of established teams and sponsors, she aims to become a championship contender in this all-female series while continuing to build her diverse motorsport portfolio.
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Woman Spotlight Wednesday: Courtney Crone
Courtney Crone – Wikipedia
Get to Know IMSA Diverse Driver Development Candidates
Courtney Crone – F1 Academy Racing Series
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