Rianna O'Meara
Sports Car racing // Wellington, New Zealand
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Rianna O’Meara-Hunt is a New Zealand motorsports racer who has progressed from karting to professional car racing, aiming to be the first female Kiwi to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Rianna O’Meara-Hunt is a talented New Zealand motorsport racer who made history as part of the first all-female driver lineup to win for Aston Martin Racing in a Vantage GT4.
EARLY YEARS
Born in Wellington, New Zealand, Rianna was introduced to motorsport at just four years old when her father, who raced Mini Challenge cars, took her to a local go-kart track. This early exposure ignited her passion for racing, and by age eight, she began karting competitively in Wellington, setting the foundation for her future racing career[1][2][3].
EARLY SUCCESS
O’Meara-Hunt’s talent was evident from her earliest competitions, accumulating numerous karting championships in Wellington and throughout New Zealand. In 2017, she made history as the first junior female to win an Australian Rotax Pro Tour event and State Title at Bolivar. Her international breakthrough came in 2019 when she won the CIK Trophy of New Zealand, earning the opportunity to represent her country at the Rok Cup in Lonato, Italy, where she impressively finished 6th in the World Final[4].
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2014: Wellington Champion and WPKA Championship winner[4].
- 2017: First junior female to win an Australian Rotax Pro Tour event and State Title at Bolivar[4].
- 2019: Won CIK Trophy of New Zealand and placed 6th at Rok Cup World Final in Lonato, Italy[4].
- 2020: North Island Champion – DVS Senior and Rok Cup Series champion[4].
- 2023: First all-female driver lineup to win for Aston Martin Racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the SRO GT4 America Championship[1][2].
- 2024: Selected for the Aston Martin Racing Elite Academy Driver program[1].
REPUTATION
Rianna has established herself as one of motorsport’s most promising young talents, particularly in endurance racing. Her double victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2023 demonstrated her exceptional skill and determination. As part of the Aston Martin Driver Academy, she’s recognized for her strategic approach to career development, including her decision to relocate to the UK to advance professionally. Her work with a sports psychologist highlights her comprehensive approach to racing excellence, focusing on both technical skills and mental preparation[1][4].
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
O’Meara-Hunt has mapped out a clear five-year career plan with her sights set on becoming the first female Kiwi to compete in and win Le Mans. After competing in GT4 racing, she plans to transition to British GT and progress to GT3 testing. By 2026, she aims to be competing in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) or World Endurance Championship (WEC), with the ultimate goal of becoming a factory driver and racing in IMSA events[1][2].
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Motorsport Plus: Rianna Racing – Nothing Worth Having Comes Easy
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