Erin Vogel
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Erin Vogel made motorsports history as the first woman to win a GT3 race in SRO GT World Challenge series, racking up twenty-plus podiums and a championship while founding AE Victory Racing.
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Michael and I have been working hard towards this for a long time, and today the whole team stepped up with a perfect car, perfect pit stop, and two consistent stints … I’m still in disbelief. What a moment.
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Erin Vogel is a pioneering American sports car racer who made history as the first woman to win a GT3 race in the SRO GT World Challenge series. With over twenty career podiums and a driver’s championship under her belt, she’s become a powerful advocate for women in motorsports while balancing racing with leadership roles in family businesses.
EARLY YEARS
Growing up in a family that embraced motorsports, Erin’s racing journey began in an unconventional way—with a family outing to an Audi Club track day in 2009. Her parents and younger brother had been attending these events for about a year when she joined them for her first track experience in a Lexus IS sedan. This mid-twenties introduction to racing came after she’d already established herself academically, graduating from Mount Holyoke College with Bachelor’s degrees in English and Music, plus additional studies in Interior Design.
OTHER INTERESTS
Beyond the racetrack, Erin built a successful career in interior design, working with world-renowned clients and design firms. Her creative background in music and English complements her analytical approach to racing, while her business acumen shines through her role as Vice President of the family companies, Vogel Properties and Vogel Engineers, where she manages sales, acquisitions, financing, and bank relations. She’s also deeply involved in motorsports education as a volunteer instructor with the Audi Club of Southern California’s HPDE Committee.
EARLY SUCCESS
What started as casual family track days evolved into serious racing when Erin obtained her racing license in 2014. She began competing at Inde Motorsports Ranch before transitioning to local SoCal Porsche Owners Club races in 2016. The real breakthrough came through Porsche connections that led her to Flying Lizard Motorsports, where she raced at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill in 2018. This partnership opened doors to GT4 competition for two full seasons before making the leap to the ultra-competitive GT3 series.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2014: Obtained racing license and began competition at Inde Motorsports Ranch.
- 2018: Competed in 25 Hours of Thunderhill with Flying Lizard Motorsports.
- 2021: Became the first woman to win a GT3 race in the SRO GT World Challenge Pro-Am class at Virginia International Raceway on June 5.
- 2021: Achieved multiple podiums and one pole position during the season.
- 2022: Won World Racing League GP1 class race alongside teammates Loni Unser and Sabré Cook.
- 2023: Founded AE Victory Racing with partner Aaron Snair to increase female racer participation.
- 2023: Appointed President of Shift Up Now, an organization supporting female athletes in racing.
INSPIRATIONS
Erin’s racing passion was largely ignited by her father, who not only introduced her to motorsports but actively participated alongside her in the early racing activities. The family-oriented approach to racing created a supportive foundation that influenced her later commitment to mentoring other women in the sport. Her motivation extends beyond personal achievement to promoting visibility and education for women in STEM and motorsports, believing that representation is key to encouraging women to pursue unconventional career paths.
REPUTATION
Erin is widely regarded as a trailblazer in GT racing, celebrated not just for her historic wins but for her consistency and collaborative approach to team racing. Her breakthrough victory at VIR was praised by teammates for demonstrating “perfect car, perfect pit stop, and two consistent stints.” Beyond her driving skills, she’s recognized as a mentor and leader actively working to expand female participation in racing. Media coverage consistently highlights her role model status and advocacy work, with no controversies or disputes documented throughout her career. Her peers and racing organizations acknowledge her contributions to advancing women in motorsports.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
As of 2023, Erin continues competing in GT World Challenge America with RealTime Racing, driving the #43 Acura NSX GT3 alongside Michael Cooper. Her newly founded AE Victory Racing represents her commitment to creating more racing opportunities for women, while her presidency of Shift Up Now focuses on mentoring and supporting the next generation of female racers. Through these initiatives, she’s working to build sustainable pathways for women to enter and succeed in professional motorsports.
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