Mia Lovell

Mia Lovell is an ambitious American motorsports racer who transitioned from professional skateboarding to car racing, currently competing in the Toyota GR Cup North America series with aspirations to reach NASCAR’s highest level.

EARLY YEARS

Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Mia was introduced to adrenaline-fueled activities by her father, a car enthusiast who participated in club racing and track days. Starting with skateboarding at age 5, she was competing by age 9 and eventually earned sponsorship from Vans before transitioning to car racing at 16. Her first race at Sonoma Raceway put her alongside drivers in their 20s and 30s, teaching her to apply skills from skateboarding to overcome pressure in racing[1][3].

EARLY SUCCESS

After discovering the GR Cup Series with Toyota at age 13, Lovell embraced the spec series format that allowed her to focus on developing driving skills without engine disparities. Despite finishing 25th in her first race at Sonoma Raceway, she quickly became a regular competitor in the Toyota GR Cup North America, participating in over 20 races across the country. Her resilience was showcased at the 2024 Indianapolis finale where, after being pushed to the back of the field, she executed a remarkable recovery drive to 16th position while setting a personal best lap time of 1:41.7[1][2].

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2024: Demonstrated exceptional recovery drives in both races of the Toyota GR Cup North America finale at Indianapolis, charging from the back of a 35-car grid to finish just outside the top ten[1].
• 2024: Executed impressive overtakes after being pushed off track in both races, climbing back through the field to reach P13 in the final race[1].
• 2024: Announced plans to step up to the TA2 class of TransAm with Nitro Motorsports for the 2025 season[1].
• 2023: Competed in the Toyota GR Cup North America, with race highlights including performances at Road America and Barber[4].

REPUTATION

Mia has established herself as an emerging talent with a strong work ethic and clear passion for racing. With 27 races under her belt, she has yet to achieve a podium finish but has consistently demonstrated impressive recovery drives and competitive pace among seasoned competitors. Her ability to quickly adapt from skateboarding to motorsports has been notable, with her racecraft and determination evident in her performances throughout the Toyota GR Cup North America series[2][3].

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Lovell is set to advance her career by joining the Trans Am Presented by Pirelli TA2 program with Nitro Motorsports in 2025, a significant step up from the GR Cup series. This opportunity came through the Copeland Motorsports and Nitro Motorsports alliance program, allowing her to transition to faster and bigger cars. Long-term, she aims to reach the NASCAR Cup Series, stating, “My goal is to make it into the NASCAR Cup Series. But honestly, if I’m getting paid to drive, I will drive anywhere”[2][5].

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