Riley Pegram

Sports Car racing // American

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nickname:

Pecos

Birthday:

November 6, 2004 (21)

Birthplace:

Hebron, Ohio, United States

racing type:

Sports Car racing

team(s):

racing status:

Pro

height (cm):

178

residence:

Columbus, Ohio

inspiration(s):

Larry Pegram

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profile updated: June 12, 2025

Riley Pegram is a 20-year-old American motorsports racer who has quickly risen through the ranks from karting to professional circuit racing, currently competing alongside her father in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.

EARLY YEARS

Born into a family with deep racing roots, Riley was introduced to motorsports at a young age. Her father, Larry Pegram, is a renowned motorcycle road racer and team owner who has competed in America’s premier series and the Superbike World Championship. After his retirement from full-time motorcycle racing in 2016, Larry focused on building businesses in Ohio and supporting his daughter’s emerging racing career.

EARLY SUCCESS

Riley began her competitive journey at age 16 in karting, quickly ascending through the ranks before transitioning to car racing. In 2023, she made her full-season circuit racing debut with MDK Motorsports in the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America, driving a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4. Her debut at Sebring International Raceway showed promise with seventh-place finishes in both races, setting the stage for consistent improvement throughout the season.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

2023: Finished 4th overall in the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America Cayman Pro/Am standings.
2023: Achieved a perfect finishing record across her debut campaign in Porsche Sprint Challenge North America.
2024: Became the first female driver to join the Kumho FIA TCR World Tour at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
2024: Scored her first points in the Kumho FIA TCR World Tour by finishing 12th in the second race at Mid-Ohio.
2024: Achieved a best result of 6th in class at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.

REPUTATION

Despite using older generation TCR cars, Riley has shown remarkable adaptability and steady improvement across different racing series. Her consistent learning curve and willingness to take on high-level competitions like the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and the Kumho FIA TCR World Tour have established her as a determined and ambitious young racer. The father-daughter racing duo has also captured attention in the motorsports world, highlighting the family’s racing heritage.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

For the 2025 season, Riley will continue competing in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge alongside her father, driving a Hyundai Elantra N TCR for their family-run Pegram Racing team. This full-season effort will span 10 rounds at prestigious venues including Daytona International Speedway and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Her focus is on growth and development during this campaign, aiming to build on her early career successes.