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Laura Ely: American motorsports racer known for achievements in the Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama series, overcoming diabetes to become a consistent front-runner in the 992 Masters class.
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Laura Ely is an American racing driver who has established herself in the Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West series, securing multiple championships and podium finishes while competing as both a driver and owner of Black Sheep Racing.
EARLY YEARS
Limited information is available about Laura’s early years and introduction to motorsports. She began her racing journey with driving events in a 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4, eventually transitioning to competitive racing with a 2016 GT4 Cayman Clubsport.
EARLY SUCCESS
Laura’s early career was marked by consistency and determination as she captured three Porsche series class championships since 2018. A significant breakthrough came when she won the 991 class championship of the Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West series in 2022. Her skill was further demonstrated at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Nevada during the 2024 season opener, where despite challenging weather conditions, she secured a win with a narrow margin of 0.278 seconds in the No. 209 Porsche 992 GT3 Cup.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2018: Won a class championship in the Porsche series[5].
- 2022: Captured the 991 class championship of the Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West series[5].
- 2023: Finished second in the 992 AM class of the Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West series[3][5].
- 2024: Secured second place in the 992 Masters class championship of the Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West series, with a podium and a top-five at the Sonoma season finale[1].
REPUTATION
Throughout the 2024 season, Ely demonstrated her driving prowess in the Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West series, securing multiple podium finishes and a win in the 992 Masters class. At Road America, she claimed two class podiums, moving up to second in the championship standings. The final round at Sonoma Raceway saw her wrap up the season with a third and fourth-place finish, culminating in second place in the 992 Masters class championship. Her consistent performances throughout the season, including a win and eight class podiums, solidified her position as a front-runner in the series.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Laura and Black Sheep Racing are set to continue their strong performance in the Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West series for future seasons, though specific details about her 2025 campaign are not available.
References:
Driver Database: Laura Ely Career Overview
Renn Points: Laura Ely Driver History
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