Emma Scarbrough
Karting racing // Atlanta, Georgia
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Emma Scarbrough is a 16-year-old Georgian karting graduate making waves in her 2025 USF Juniors debut, eyeing INDYCAR and IMSA while already pegged as a top-10 contender.
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Emma Scarbrough is a rising American open-wheel racing talent from Georgia who’s making her mark transitioning from a successful karting career to formula cars. At just 16, she’s already setting her sights on INDYCAR and IMSA while competing in the 2025 USF Juniors series.
EARLY YEARS
Born on May 18, 2008, in Atlanta, Georgia, Emma grew up in the racing-friendly environment of Senoia, Georgia. She discovered karting at an early age and quickly progressed from four-cycle to two-cycle karts, competing in national series including Superkarts! USA Winter Series and Pro Tour, the United States Pro Kart Series, and ROK Cup USA. While balancing her racing ambitions with high school as an 11th grader, she’s managed to build a solid foundation in motorsports through her karting years.
OTHER INTERESTS
When she’s not behind the wheel, Emma stays active playing soccer and basketball, calling them her favorite sports. She’s also proven herself quite the angler—winning a fishing tournament in saltwater fishing. Travel feeds her adventurous spirit, with Spain, Portugal, and London topping her list of favorite destinations visited so far. Greece, skydiving, and attending the Monaco Grand Prix sit firmly on her bucket list. Emma admits she wishes she was more artistic, and when it comes to food, she’s all about picanha and chicken fajitas (which she can actually cook), though her guilty pleasure is a trip to Raising Cane’s.
EARLY SUCCESS
Emma’s transition from karting to open-wheel cars began gaining momentum in 2024 when she took her first laps in formula cars and completed extensive testing in F4 cars in Spain over six days. She continued her aggressive preparation through the offseason, competing in the YACademy Winter Series at both Homestead and NOLA Motorsports Park. This groundwork positioned her for her 2025 debut in USF Juniors, where she’s already being regarded as a solid top-10 contender in her rookie season.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2024: Completed six days of F4 car testing in Spain
- 2024: Competed in YACademy Winter Series at Homestead and NOLA Motorsports Park
- 2025: Signed with InterMS for USF Juniors series debut
- Undisclosed: Won saltwater fishing tournament
INSPIRATIONS
Max Verstappen stands as Emma’s racing hero and the driver she’d most like to meet, eager to hear about his motorsport experiences firsthand. She’s a fan of both McLaren and Ferrari in Formula 1, showing her appreciation for racing excellence across multiple teams. Outside of motorsports, she supports the Atlanta Bulldogs in college football and Atlanta United in soccer, staying true to her Georgia roots.
REPUTATION
Industry observers have taken notice of Emma’s steady progression and professional approach to her racing development. Her methodical climb through karting ranks and aggressive preparation for open-wheel racing has earned her recognition as a promising talent. The team at InterMS welcomed her with confidence in their ability to achieve great results together, and early assessments position her as a legitimate top-10 contender in her USF Juniors debut season.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Emma’s 2025 season kicks off at NOLA Motorsports Park from April 10-13 with a tripleheader event as part of the USF Juniors series with InterMS. She’s expressed excitement about continuing the momentum the team built in previous seasons and confidence in their partnership. Her ultimate racing aspirations reach toward INDYCAR or IMSA competition, representing the next major steps in her professional racing career. “I am super excited to be racing for InterMS this year. I hope to be able to continue the momentum the team was able to accomplish last year… The team has been very welcoming and I’m confident we will be able to achieve great results this year.”
References:
USF Juniors Official Announcement
KartXpress Career Profile
USF Juniors Driver Profile
Racers Behind The Helmet Feature
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