Gracie Mitchell

British racer Gracie Mitchell has made her mark in GT racing and endurance competition while setting a world record as the first woman to complete the British 24-hour kart race solo—a feat that cemented her reputation as one of motorsport’s most determined barrier-breakers.

EARLY YEARS

Gracie Mitchell’s motorsport journey began at age 11 at an indoor kart circuit in southern Spain, where something clicked. What started as a curious kid trying out karts turned into years of National-level karting competition, including forays into International racing. By her mid-teens, Mitchell had built a foundation in racecraft and technical knowledge that would serve her well when she made the leap to car racing. Her family remained instrumental throughout, providing the kind of trackside support that turns a hobby into a viable career path.

OTHER INTERESTS

Beyond the track, Mitchell has shown a commitment to using her racing platform for good. Her 2025 24-hour solo karting world record attempt doubled as a fundraising effort for charity, though she tends to let her on-track performances do most of the talking. The 18-year-old keeps her personal interests largely private, focusing public attention on her racing results rather than off-track pursuits.

EARLY SUCCESS

Mitchell’s karting career built momentum quickly. In 2020, she claimed third in the Teesside Sprint Championship in the Prokart Junior Rotax category, then returned the following year to take the championship title. By 2022, she was racking up top-10 finishes in both the British Karting Championship and Ultimate Karting Championship while claiming another championship in the Teesside Winter Series. That same year brought a second-place finish at the PFI Golden Trophy and third at the PFI Autumn Cup, both in Junior Rotax.

Her transition to endurance racing proved equally impressive. Mitchell scored third at the 2023 Le Mans 24-hour Endurance in Prokart and second at the British 24-hour Endurance, results that demonstrated her ability to maintain pace and focus over marathon stints. She made her car racing debut in 2023 with the Fun Cup Championship, then moved up to Ginetta GT competition in 2024 with MDD Racing. Running the Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT Championship AM class in a Ginetta G56 Pro—a 310-BHP machine powered by a 3.7-liter V6—she secured three podiums across seven races.

Her Iberian Supercars debut came in 2024 with Tockwith Motorsports at Estoril, where she and co-driver Henrique Cruz took victory in the Campeonato de Portugal de Velocidade in a Ginetta G55. The performance earned her a full 2025 season drive with the team. She also notched a third-place finish in the 2024 British GT Championship Ginetta GT category, capping off a breakthrough year in GT racing.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2021: Teesside Sprint Championship Champion, Junior Rotax[4].
• 2022: Teesside Winter Series Champion, Junior Rotax[4].
• 2022: PFI Golden Trophy, 2nd place, Junior Rotax[4].
• 2023: Le Mans 24-hour Endurance, 3rd place, Prokart[4].
• 2023: British 24-hour Endurance, 2nd place, Prokart[4].
• 2024: Victory at Estoril, Campeonato de Portugal de Velocidade (with Henrique Cruz, Tockwith Motorsports, Ginetta G55)[1][3].
• 2024: Three podiums, Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT Championship AM (MDD Racing, Ginetta G56 Pro)[2][3][4].
• 2024: 3rd place, British GT Championship, Ginetta GT[4].
• 2025: Podiums at Jarama, Algarve, and Vila Real street circuit, Iberian Supercars (Tockwith Motorsports)[1][3][4].
• 2025: World record for longest distance by a female solo driver in a 24-hour kart race—812 laps, over 1,700 kilometers—at the British 24 Hour Kart Race, Teesside Autodrome, August 9 (first woman to attempt and complete the British 24H kart race solo)[1][3][4][5].

INSPIRATIONS

Mitchell has not publicly identified specific racing heroes or mentors who shaped her path, preferring to let her achievements speak to her motivations. What drives her is clear from her actions: a determination to prove that women belong at every level of motorsport and a desire to set an example for the next generation of female racers.

REPUTATION

Since her 2023 racing debut, Mitchell has rapidly built a reputation for versatility and grit. She’s equally comfortable in sprint GT racing and grueling endurance formats, a range that has made her a valuable asset to teams looking for adaptable drivers. Her 2025 solo 24-hour karting record attempt—completed despite starting near the back of the pack after minimal qualifying—showcased the mental toughness and strategic thinking that have become her calling cards. “The beginning of the race was just about getting the start over and done with,” she explained. “I only did a couple laps in qualifying to scrub my tyres in, so I was starting towards the back of the pack, however the start of the race I just held back to avoid getting any collisions as I had to minimise damage to my kart and myself.”[1]

The support she received during that record-breaking drive reflected the respect she’s earned in the paddock. “I had family and friends the whole way through the night and day on my breaks with food and drink as well as anything I may have needed,” Mitchell said. “The support around the paddock was amazing and everyone who contributed is deeply appreciated.”[1] Tockwith Motorsports showed their confidence by offering her a full 2025 Iberian Supercars season after her Estoril victory, a vote of confidence that has paid off with consistent podium results despite her relative unfamiliarity with Iberian circuits.

Media coverage has focused on her barrier-breaking achievements and steady progression through the ranks, with Mitchell herself framing her efforts as part of a larger mission. “Breaking barriers in motorsport as a female is incredibly motivating,” she told GT4 South. “Taking on challenges like the 24-hour race is especially meaningful, as no woman has ever attempted the British 24H kart race as a solo driver before. It’s really important to me to take on these kinds of challenges, as I hope to be a role model for the younger generation of girls coming into the sport—to show them that it is possible!”[3] Her career statistics—59 races, 12 podiums, and two fastest laps across all categories—demonstrate consistent performance rather than flashes of brilliance, exactly the profile teams look for in endurance racing.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Mitchell is deep into her 2025 Iberian Supercars campaign with Tockwith Motorsports, having secured at least one podium in each of the first three rounds at Jarama, Algarve, and Vila Real. “So far this season has been really successful!” she noted mid-season. “I am over half way through the season now with three rounds… and so far I have achieved at least one podium each round which has been critical for championship points.”[3] But she’s not satisfied with podiums. “The bar is always set high and I am still aiming for a win this year!”[3] she declared, making it clear that her Estoril victory in 2024 wasn’t a one-off.

She’s also continued development in GB4/F4 machinery, participating in a test day at Donington as part of her ongoing skill-building. With continued backing from Tockwith and a growing profile in European GT racing, the 18-year-old is positioning herself for the next step up the motorsport ladder. Her stated goal extends beyond personal achievement: to prove that women’s aspirations in motorsport are limitless, a mission she’s pursuing one podium—and one world record—at a time.

References:

Racers Behind the Helmet – Gracie Mitchell 24H Kart Race Interview
DriverDB – Gracie Mitchell Career Statistics
GT4 South – Gracie Mitchell Interview
Gracie Mitchell Racing – Official Website
Gracie Mitchell Racing – 24 Hour World Record