Italian co-driver Erika Mingozzi made waves in 2024 with a spectacular debut season in the FIA World Baja Cup, finishing second overall in the SSV category alongside driver Amerigo Ventura for Quaddy Racing.

EARLY YEARS

Born on July 9, 1988, in Italy, Mingozzi initially cut her teeth in traditional rally competition before transitioning to the grueling world of cross-country rally and baja racing. Her early career saw her competing in regional Italian rally events, including appearances at the Rally Trofeo delle Merende in 2021, Ronde Valli Imperiesi in 2022, and Rallye Régional du Gap Racing in 2023. These grassroots competitions provided the foundation for what would become a breakout year in international motorsport.

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EARLY SUCCESS

Mingozzi’s transition from regional rally events to the international baja circuit proved seamless. Teaming with Ventura in a Yamaha YXZ 1000R for Quaddy Racing, the pair showed immediate promise in their debut FIA World Baja Cup season. After a rocky start to 2024, they found their rhythm at Baja Aragón, claiming a podium finish that signaled their arrival on the world stage. The chemistry between driver and navigator was evident—they weren’t just competing; they were contending.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2024: Second overall in the FIA World Baja Cup SSV category with Amerigo Ventura and Quaddy Racing[1].
• 2024: Victory at Baja Portalegre 500 in the FIA World Baja Cup SSV class[2].
• 2024: Podium finish at Baja Aragón in the SSV class[3].
• 2024: Third place at Baja Greece in the FIA World Baja Cup SSV category[4].
• 2024: Podium finish at Jordan Baja[5].
• 2024: Led early stages of the inaugural Yamaha Desert Challenge before a technical issue forced retirement[6].

INSPIRATIONS

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REPUTATION

Mingozzi has quickly earned a reputation as a resilient and precise co-driver capable of navigating some of the world’s most demanding terrain. Her ability to overcome adversity—whether mechanical issues at the Yamaha Desert Challenge or the punishing conditions of desert racing—demonstrates mental toughness that sets elite navigators apart from the rest. The consistency she and Ventura displayed throughout 2024, racking up multiple podiums across varied international courses, established them as serious contenders in the SSV class. Her calm under pressure and sharp navigation skills have made her a rising name in cross-country rally racing.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Mingozzi continues to compete with Ventura and Quaddy Racing in 2025, registered for events including the Italian Baja, BP Ultimate Baja Portalegre 500, Jordan Baja, and Qatar International Baja. The team is also competing in the Qatar Off Road Championship. After their impressive second-place finish in 2024, a championship title in the FIA World Baja Cup SSV category is clearly within reach—and likely the target.

REFERENCES

[1] Ventura & Mingozzi Finish Second Overall in Debut World Baja Cup
[2] Ventura & Mingozzi Secure World Baja Cup SSV Victory at Baja Portalegre 500
[3] Ventura Bounces Back with Baja Aragon Podium
[4] Portugal’s Reis and Fiuza Take a Dominant Victory in Baja Greece
[5] Ventura and Mingozzi Secure Podium at Jordan Baja
[6] Buller & Stirling Victorious at Inaugural Yamaha Desert Challenge
Mingozzi Erika Profile – eWRC-results.com