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Sarah Thomson – Female Sports Car Racer

Sarah Thomson

Sports Car racing // Scottish

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Birthday:
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Birthplace:
West Linton, Scottish Borders, Scotland
racing type:
Sports Car racing
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racing status:
Enthusiast
height (cm):
173
residence:
inspiration(s):
Sarah Thomson's father, Ken Thomson. Additionally, Courtney Dauwalter and Sara Sigmundsdottir inspire Sarah Thomson although not in motorsports but in her broader athletic endeavors[2]. However, due to the strict format requirement and focusing on motorsports, the response is limited to: Ken Thomson
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profile updated: June 12, 2025

Sarah Thomson is an inspiring deaf motorsports racer who has established herself as a formidable competitor in the Porsche Club Motorsport Boxster Cup, using innovative solutions like shift lights to overcome hearing barriers.

EARLY YEARS

Sarah comes from a family with strong educational ties to Lehigh University, where her parents Wendy and Dave Thomson (class of ’83), grandfather Bob Littner (class of ’53), and sister Abby (class of 2018) all attended. Her racing interest may have been influenced by her father Ken, a former class champion in the 1996 British GT Championship.

EARLY SUCCESS

Despite the challenges posed by being deaf and requiring a bonebridge implant, Sarah quickly demonstrated exceptional talent on the track. In the Woods Foodservice Porsche Club Motorsport Boxster Cup, she showcased impressive qualifying performances, consistently challenging for podium positions at prestigious circuits like Donington Park and the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2023: Achieved highest qualifying average (5) among female drivers in the Porsche Club Motorsport Boxster Cup[1].
  • 2023: Qualified third at Donington Park and scored two top-6 finishes[1].
  • 2023: Qualified second at Anglesey Coastal circuit, coming within three tenths of pole position[1].
  • 2023: Set second fastest qualifying time at Silverstone Grand Prix circuit and claimed maiden fastest lap of the season[1].
  • 2023: Finished fourth overall in the drivers standings, improving from 11th in 2022[1].
  • 2024: Led laps at Brands Hatch demonstrating improved speed and racecraft[5].

REPUTATION

The 23-year-old racer has built a reputation for her raw speed, determination, and ability to overcome barriers in motorsport. Her consistent improvement and impressive qualifying performances have established her as a role model demonstrating that disability is no barrier to competition in racing. Sarah has proven particularly strong in single-lap pace at challenging circuits, garnering respect throughout the Porsche Club Motorsport community.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

While specific long-term goals beyond 2024 aren’t detailed in the available information, Sarah’s partnership with SW Engineering and her continued improvement suggest she aims to build on her recent successes in the Porsche Club Motorsport Boxster Cup.

References:

Continued Success for the Women of the Woods Foodservice Porsche Club Motorsport Boxster Cup
Sarah and Abby Thomson: Lehigh Legacy
The club racer proving hearing is no barrier to access
Sarah Thomson – Driver Database
Women in Motorsport: It’s About Ability, Having Fun and Seeing Other Women in the Sport

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