Jo Polley

Touring racing // Kettering, England

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Birthday:

May 3, 1976 (49)

Birthplace:

Kettering, England

racing type:

Touring racing

racing status:

Retired

height:

178

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George Polley, Jeff Smith, Louise, Janet, Mary Wheeler, Anita Morrell, Judy Andreason, Angela Cherett, Georgie Shaw are not stated as inspirational figures. Joey Freeman, Sheila Tiller, Natalie Goodwin, Jean Denton, Gabriel Konig, are also not shown as inspiration. Jo Polley's family, particularly her father George, is mentioned as people she began racing with[1]. However, her inspiration is not explicitly stated beyond the familial connection. Therefore, the answer would be George Polley.

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profile updated: June 12, 2025

Jo Polley is a British motorsports racer who has built a successful career in Mini racing series with achievements spanning from short-oval racing to long-circuit competitions.

EARLY YEARS

Born on May 4, 1976, in Kettering, England, Jo began her racing journey at age 15 in short-oval racing. Her champion father, George, provided inspiration as she competed alongside her brothers in Ministox and BRiSCA F2 Stock Cars for two years, laying the foundation for her future in motorsports.

EARLY SUCCESS

Polley achieved twelve wins during her early years in short-oval racing before transitioning to long-circuit racing in 2007. Her debut in the Mighty Mini Championship showed promise with a fourth-place qualification and eighth-place finish in her very first race. By 2009, she secured her first podium finish, resulting in an eighth-place championship standing.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

2016: Won the 24h 2CV Spa Francorchamps – Mini Grand-24 race[1].
2018: Achieved 4th place in the Super Mighty Mini Championship with a win, four podiums, and a fastest lap[1][3].
2019: Awarded a GoldStars Award by the British Women Racing Drivers Club[3].
2023: Secured 10th place in the Dunlop Mini Se7en Challenge with 45 points and 2 podiums[1].
2024: Placed 10th in the Dunlop Mini Miglia Challenge with 118 points[1].

REPUTATION

With over two decades in motorsport, Jo has established herself as a resilient and versatile competitor in the British racing scene. Her ability to adapt across different Mini racing categories has earned her respect in the community, demonstrated by her consistent performance across 178 race starts resulting in 2 wins and 14 podiums throughout her career[4].

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

References:

Jo Polley – Speedqueens
Jo Polley – Driver Database

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