Hannah Grisham
Sports Car racing // Glendora, California, United States
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Hannah Grisham, a professional race car driver from Glendora, California, started racing at 6 with a go-kart, progressing to Spec Miata and impressive GT4 America performances. She’s known for her early success and dedication to inspiring female participation in motorsports.
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Hannah Grisham is a talented motorsports racer from Glendora, California, known for her impressive trajectory from go-karts to GT racing, with nicknames including “The Closer” and “Hannah-Zillah” that reflect her competitive racing style.
EARLY YEARS
Born in Glendora, California, Hannah was introduced to motorsports at just three years old by her father, a motorcycle racer. Her racing journey began with off-road buggy racing before transitioning to karting in Southern California when she was around six years old, after her parents bought her a go-kart for her birthday[5].
EARLY SUCCESS
Hannah began competing in karting series at around age seven, winning her first championship, TAG PRD Cadet, at age ten or eleven[5]. By sixteen, she had transitioned to Spec Miata racing, where she won the Southern California Teen Mazda Challenge Championship and the Southern California Regional Championship in NASA Spec Miata[1]. Her family committed more seriously to her racing career around age eleven as her talent and passion for the sport became increasingly evident.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2022: Winner of the Heart of Racing Team Female Shootout[5].
- 2023: Double class win in Pirelli GT4 America Am class at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Rianna O’Meara-Hunt[5].
- 2023: Joined the Heart of Racing team after winning the female driver selection[2].
- 2024: Class podium at Road America in Pirelli GT4 America Silver class with Hannah Greenemeier[1].
- 2024: Class win in Pirelli GT4 America Silver class at Sonoma with Hannah Greenemeier[5].
- 2024: Debut and podium in Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Pro-Am at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Keawn Tandon[4][5].
REPUTATION
Known as “The Closer” for her ability to perform exceptionally well in the latter stages of races, Hannah has built a reputation as a versatile and skilled driver across multiple racing categories[5]. Her diverse racing experience spans from karting to Mazda Global MX-5 Cup, F2000/FC at the SCCA, and endurance racing with World Racing League[4]. As part of the first all-female team to win in the Pirelli GT4 America series, she has become an inspirational figure for women in motorsports, furthering this mission through her work with Shift Up Now and the Women in Sports Foundation[1][3].
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
For 2025, Hannah will continue with The Heart of Racing Team, partnering with SPS Automotive Performance for endurance events including the 24H of Dubai and the Bathurst 12 Hour[2]. She is set to make her GT3 racing debut at the 24 Hours of Dubai[2][4]. Hannah aims to return to the W Series after gaining more open-wheel experience and is working toward securing business partnerships to advance her career in the US F4 Championship[1]. Her long-term ambition includes inspiring more female participation in motorsports through continued competitive success across various racing disciplines.
References:
The Gentleman Racer: Car Girl – Hannah Grisham
The Heart of Racing: Team Continues Partnership with SPS Automotive Performance for 2025
Rianna Racing
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Racers Behind The Helmet: Hannah Greenemeier Joins Hannah Grisham at Heart of Racing for GT4 America Campaign
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