Jem Hepworth
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Jem Hepworth is a motorsports racer who gained early success in karting and transitioned to senior racing in 2019, achieving notable wins in the Britcar Endurance Championship and GT4 European Series.
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Jem Hepworth is a talented British racing driver who has quickly risen through the ranks of motorsport, currently competing in the GT4 European Series with RAFA Racing Club.
EARLY YEARS
Hepworth began her motorsport journey at the age of seven with quad bikes, eventually progressing to go-karts. Her karting career spanned seven years, during which she developed crucial race craft skills. After success in karting, she transitioned to cars when she turned 19.
EARLY SUCCESS
In her first year of go-karting, Jem became the rookie champion and later secured the prestigious Wessex Championship title in 2018. She represented the UK in the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission’s “Girls on Track” finals at Le Mans. In 2019, she joined Team Motorsport Woman for the Citroen C1 24 Hours at Silverstone, where she set the fastest laps among her teammates despite being the least experienced, helping the team secure fifth place.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2018: Won the Wessex Championship in karting[1].
- 2019: Competed in the Citroen C1 24 Hours at Silverstone with Team Motorsport Woman[3].
- 2020: Won the Britcar Endurance Championship driving a Praga R1T alongside Danny Harrison[3].
- 2023: Finished third in the McLaren Trophy Europe in a McLaren 570S with Rafael Martinez[1][3].
- 2024: Led laps overall and secured fourth place at Spa Francorchamps in the GT4 European Series, earning top rookie award[5].
REPUTATION
Jem has established herself as a promising talent in motorsports, particularly in GT racing. Her exceptional pace was demonstrated during her 2024 GT4 European Series debut at Circuit Paul Ricard. At Spa Francorchamps, she further cemented her reputation by leading laps overall in Saturday’s race and finishing fourth while earning recognition as the top rookie. As a RAFA Racing Club ambassador, Hepworth is increasingly recognized as a rising star in European GT4 racing.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Hepworth has her sights set on competing at iconic circuits such as Le Mans in the future. Her ultimate aspiration is to participate in the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours, a goal she has been pursuing since her early karting days.
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