SALLY MOTT
Sally Mott, in her rookie season of the Mazda MX-5 Cup, is featured in this documentary on Amazon Prime, as one of 3 females in the 2024 series.
Sally Mott, in her rookie season of the Mazda MX-5 Cup, is featured in this documentary on Amazon Prime, as one of 3 females in the 2024 series.
First to the Finish
First to the Finish is a high-stakes docuseries on Amazon Prime that takes viewers inside the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Cup Championship for the triumphs and challenges that go along with getting started in racing, featuring Sally Mott.
Sally’s Blog
My Story
Hi! I am a 20-year-old professional race car driver and entrepreneur, pursuing a career in motorsports while working as an independent consultant for Ambit Energy. My passion for racing began at the age of eight as a father-daughter bonding experience, which quickly evolved into a relentless pursuit of excellence on the track.
I started my journey in go-karts, mastering the fundamentals of racecraft before transitioning to Spec Miata racing. Within a year, I advanced from local club racing to regional Spec Miata and ultimately to the highly competitive MX-5 Cup. In November 2023, I earned the prestigious Mazda MX-5 Cup Women’s Initiative Scholarship, which secured me a spot in the 2024 MX-5 Cup series as a factory-supported Mazda driver.
My rookie season was an exciting one—I finished 12th in the championship, was the highest-finishing female driver, and achieved a personal best of sixth place. Now, in 2025, I’m entering my sophomore season, determined to have a breakout year and contend for race wins. My immediate goal is to secure a championship in the Mazda MX-5 Cup.
Looking ahead, I aim to break barriers in NASCAR and make history as the first woman to win a NASCAR Cup Series race. Beyond my own racing career, I’m passionate about fostering diversity in motorsports. I hope to establish a racing school for young female drivers, providing them with the tools and mentorship needed to excel in a traditionally male-dominated sport.
For me, racing is about more than just competition—it’s about breaking barriers, inspiring the next generation, and leaving a lasting impact on the sport.
Who is Sally Mott?
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Karting
Instilled with the joy of racing at a young age, Sally discovered the need for speed earlier than most. She progressed rapidly in go karting from racing the LO 206 class to her first win within a year of competing. At 18, she is currently seeking sponsors to fund her in the Spec Miata racing program.
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Pit Reporting
When Sally isn’t racing, she enjoys working for Kart Chaser as a pit reporter. She interviews and gets to talk with world champion drivers.
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Driver Coaching
Sally loves coaching young girl racers. She enjoys doing track walks, going over data, and explaining how to overtake.
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Race Directing
Sally also enjoys playing race director with national racing series such as USPKS.
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Podcasting
Sally loves sharing her passion for racing with others on her podcast Last Lap. She explains her current goals in racing and how she plans to achieve them.
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Camera Crew
On weekends when Sally isn’t racing, she also enjoys working the camera for Kart Chaser. She films national kart races for the KC livestream where thousands of people tune in to watch races.
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Vacationing
Getting away from the hustle every once in a while with a trip to relax, swim, hang out at the beach, and explore new places.
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Fishing
Her record catch was a whopping 70 lb Black Drum when she was 6 years old.
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Modeling
As a fun hobby, she models with her car. She enjoys the process of getting ready and being caught in the moment.
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Networking
Sally loves networking with fellow racers and like minded business owners.
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Traveling
Learning about other cultures and having new experiences. So far, her favorite place to be is Costa Rica, with the monkeys, beaches, tropical forests, and healthy fresh food.
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Starting young
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Sally is a born entrepreneur.
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Quality Time
Holidays and special occasions are spent with family making memories that last a life time.
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+A Student
Sally has made Top 10 three times in a row. She makes straight A’s and is involved in extra curricular activities such as philosophy club and NHS (National Honor Society).
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Racing Genetics
Sally grew up around racing with her dad being a multi-level national champion in karts, formula cars, stock cars, and sports cars.
