Sophie Kinghorn

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October 2, 2025

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  Sophie Kinghorn is an 18-year-old Scottish racer making waves in the 2025 Vinyl Detail Fiesta ST150 Challenge, proving that talent and determination can carve a path through motorsport’s boys’ club.

  EARLY YEARS

  Born around 2007 in Rothienorman, Scotland, Sophie fell in love with cars and racing from a young age[2]. Growing up in this Scottish locale likely provided early exposure to motorsports culture, though the specific circumstances that ignited her passion for racing remain undisclosed. What’s clear is that by age 18, she had already committed to blazing a trail in what she openly acknowledges is “a man’s world”[2].

  OTHER INTERESTS

  Information about Sophie’s interests outside of motorsports is not publicly available.

  EARLY SUCCESS

  Sophie’s competitive racing career reached notable heights in 2025 when she joined the Vinyl Detail Fiesta ST150 Challenge. Her talent became evident immediately with a sixth-place qualifying performance at Mallory Park, followed by two top-six race finishes at the same venue[1]. At Silverstone, she demonstrated her overtaking prowess by passing competitor Steph Sore on lap 12 to secure a sixth-place finish[1]. These results established her as a driver to watch, showcasing both one-lap pace and racecraft that impressed observers.

  NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2025: Qualified 6th at Mallory Park in Vinyl Detail Fiesta ST150 Challenge[1].
  • 2025: Achieved two top-6 race finishes at Mallory Park[1].
  • 2025: Finished 6th at Silverstone after overtaking Steph Sore on lap 12[1].

  INSPIRATIONS

  Sophie’s racing role models and inspirations have not been publicly documented.

  REPUTATION

  Sophie has earned recognition as an “excellent driver” with strong one-lap pace and competitive racecraft[1]. Media coverage has portrayed her positively, highlighting both her driving ability and her role as a young woman breaking barriers in motorsport[2]. She’s appreciated by fans for her competitiveness and for representing women in a traditionally male-dominated sport. Her willingness to openly discuss the challenges of overcoming sexism in racing has added to her reputation as someone unafraid to address difficult realities while letting her driving do the talking.

  FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

  Sophie is scheduled to compete at the Brands Hatch finale on October 25-26, 2025[1]. While she has expressed ambition to grow her racing career despite the challenges she faces, specific long-term goals beyond the 2025 season have not been detailed publicly[2].

  References:

  [1] Racers Behind the Helmet website race report
  [2] Press & Journal featured article
  [3] YouTube channel “Inside Sophie Kinghorn’s Dramatic Scottish Fiesta St Race”