Tegan Hammond
Sports Car racing // Santa Barbara, California, United States
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Tegan Hammond is a professional stunt driver, seventh woman to drive over 300 mph, and holds two land-speed records at 302 and 294 mph.
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Tegan Hammond is a groundbreaking professional stunt driver and motorsports racer who has achieved remarkable feats at the Bonneville Salt Flats, setting land-speed records of 302 and 294 mph.
EARLY YEARS
Growing up in a family involved in racing, Tegan developed her passion for motorsports from an early age. Her upbringing included quality time spent in her family’s garage, where her family’s racing background influenced her future career path and laid the foundation for her eventual success in professional driving.
EARLY SUCCESS
Hammond’s motorsports career launched impressively at the Bonneville Salt Flats, where she set two land-speed records at 302 and 294 mph. Her versatility became evident when she claimed victory at the Vintage Spring circuit at Santa Maria Raceway in only her second race, competing against a field of seasoned male vintage racers. In 2014, she successfully completed level one stunt driving training, opening doors to commercial and film opportunities.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2014: Completed level one stunt driving course and began training in stunt driving[4].
- 2018: Selected by Ferrari as the first female driver featured in their promotional work, driving the 2019 488 Pista Spider in a commercial shot through Big Sur[2][4].
- 2018: Featured on Canadian Discovery Channel for setting the 294 mph land-speed record[4].
- Unknown Year: Set land-speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats: 302 mph and 294 mph[1][4].
- Unknown Year: Won in the Vintage Sprint circuit at Santa Maria Raceway against seasoned male vintage racers in only her second race[1][4].
REPUTATION
In the motorsports industry, Tegan has earned recognition for her exceptional driving skills and professionalism. Esteemed stunt directors and coordinators including Eric Norris, Craig Baxley Jr., and Eddie Braun have endorsed her work, praising her humility and driving talent. Her versatility is showcased through projects spanning from high-profile commercials for Lexus and Mazda to television series like “Magnum P.I.” and “Hacks,” and notably as the first female driver featured in a Ferrari campaign for their 2019 488 Pista Spider.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Looking forward, Hammond has expressed interest in collaborating with a team at Embry-Riddle University to develop and race a car at the Salt Flats in upcoming years. Her long-term vision includes creating a career that seamlessly integrates her driving expertise with her passion for nature, people, and culture, while continuing to establish herself as one of the most sought-after female stunt drivers for commercials and films.
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