Sydney Prince
NASCAR racing // Killingworth, Connecticut, United States
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Sydney Prince, a motorsports engineer, is the lead engineer on the No. 84 LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Toyota Camry XSE, driven by Jimmie Johnson. She’s the only female engineer on the pit box for many NASCAR Cup Series races.
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Sydney Prince is a groundbreaking 24-year-old NASCAR engineer who started racing at age 5 and now serves as lead engineer on seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson’s No. 84 LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Toyota Camry XSE.
EARLY YEARS
Sydney’s journey into motorsports began at age 5 when her father presented her with a list of potential hobbies, and she chose racing. Her interest was further fueled by watching NASCAR races with her grandparents. Starting with quarter-midget cars, she eventually progressed to sprint cars, where she earned the nickname “Stewart Jr.” or “Smoke Jr.” due to her admiration for Tony Stewart[1][2].
EARLY SUCCESS
As Prince developed her skills, she actively participated in Formula SAE competitions, which involve student-designed and built race cars. Her academic path led her to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she studied mechanical engineering while competing with the university’s Formula SAE team. In 2022, she demonstrated her capabilities at Michigan International Speedway during a global Formula SAE contest, showcasing both her engineering knowledge and racing abilities[1].
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2022: Graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and participated in Formula SAE series at Michigan International Speedway[1][2].
- 2023: Promoted to engineer on the No. 24 NASCAR Truck Series team working with driver Rajah Caruth[3][5].
- 2024: Made her Cup Series debut as an engineer for Jimmie Johnson’s No. 84 LEGACY M.C. Toyota at the DAYTONA 500[3][5].
- 2024: Nominated for the Women in Motorsports North America Shero Award[2][3].
REPUTATION
Prince has quickly established herself as a pioneering figure in NASCAR engineering. Her rapid ascent from intern at Spire Motorsports in 2022 to lead engineer for a seven-time NASCAR champion demonstrates her exceptional talent and determination. LEGACY MOTOR CLUB leadership, including crew chief Gene Wachtel and SVP of Competition Jacob Canter, have praised her organizational skills and valuable contributions to the team’s performance[2]. Her achievements as a young woman in a traditionally male-dominated field have positioned her as an inspiration for future generations interested in motorsports careers.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
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Women in Motorsports North America Shero Nominations
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Nominates Engineer Sydney Prince for 2024 Women in Motorsports North America SHEro Award
Legacy Motor Club Team News
Friday 5: Legacy MC engineer Sydney Prince doing what few women have done in NASCAR
Racing to Win: Sydney Prince Demonstrated Student-Designed Formula Car
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