
Gracie Mitchell
Sports Car racing // British
Gracie Mitchell is a promising 17-year-old motorsport talent who has successfully transitioned from karting to circuit racing, demonstrating remarkable adaptability and skill with podium finishes in the Ginetta GT Championship.
EARLY YEARS
No information was provided about Gracie Mitchell’s early family life or influences that shaped her path towards motorsports.
EARLY SUCCESS
Mitchell’s journey began in karting, where she achieved multiple podiums and top-ten finishes in the Ultimate Karting Championship. Her transition to circuit racing came in 2023 with her debut in the Fun Cup Championship at Oulton Park, where she demonstrated impressive racecraft. In 2024, she made a significant move to the Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT Championship with MDD Racing, claiming a podium finish at Donington Park despite challenging conditions, securing third place in the Am class.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2022: Achieved multiple podiums and top ten finishes in karting, competing against some of the best drivers in the world[1].
- 2023: Secured top 5 finishes in the ‘Ultimate Karting Championship’ and tested with GB4 Championship machinery with Kevin Mills Racing[1].
- 2023: Made her circuit racing debut in the Fun Cup Championship at Oulton Park with a best finish of 13th across two races[5].
- 2024: Clinched a podium in her debut Ginetta GT Championship race, showing adaptability and skill in endurance racing[2].
- 2024: Completed her first season in the Fun Cup Championship with a commendable performance, including a season-best finish in tenth place at Croft[2].
- 2024: Competed in the Silverlake C1 Endurance Series, achieving a top-15 finish at Silverstone in September[2].
- 2024: Participated in an endurance karting event at Le Mans, earning a second-place finish[2].
- 2024: Announced her move to the Ginetta GT Championship for the remainder of the season, stepping into a Ginetta G56[1].
- 2024: Was provisionally offered a scholarship by ‘Motorsport UK’ (MSUK) to attend a two-year course at Loughborough College[1].
REPUTATION
Gracie has built a promising reputation in the racing community as a dedicated and skilled driver. Her natural aptitude was evident when she won her first Honda Cadet 200 race at her local track, a memory she considers her favorite[4]. Throughout her debut in the Fun Cup Endurance Championship, she showed remarkable adaptability, making consistent lap time improvements that helped her team secure solid results. Her 2024 performance in the Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT Championship further cemented her status, with three podium finishes out of six races demonstrating her consistency and potential for higher-level competition[2].
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
For 2025, Mitchell has secured OneVSP as a key sponsor and aims to maximize her potential in upcoming races while continuing her role as a female ambassador for motorsport[1]. Her long-term aspirations include becoming a professional racing driver and serving as a role model for younger drivers, particularly girls and women in the sport[4]. She is determined to prove herself through success and become a motivational figure for newcomers to motorsport.
References:
Gracie Mitchell Racing – Official Website
Corporate Partnership – Gracie Mitchell Racing
Meet the Driver: Gracie Mitchell – Motorsport Diaries
Gracie Mitchell Showcases Speed and Adaptability in Fun Cup Championship
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