I can hardly put into words how surreal it feels to say that I’ve been selected to compete in the 2024 PT Autosport Aspiring Driver Shootout! This has been a goal I’ve chased for as long as I can remember, and now, I’m one step closer to turning my racing dreams into reality. I’m incredibly grateful to have been selected as a finalist. A huge thank you to Jeph Dias, Jason Myers, and Alex Sedgwick for considering me.
“The Aspiring Driver Shootout winner will receive up to a $250k driver partnership (with $50k guaranteed). Second place earns $10,000 toward a racing school or coaching program while third place gets $5,000. The team received 225 applications (60% more than last year) from aspiring drivers located all over the world, spanning four continents, four countries, and half the U.S. states. Applications came from a diverse base of gender, ethnicities, education levels and social backgrounds – including students and graduates from 125 different universities and 98 high schools. Those applications were whittled down to 88, who received an intensive second round of scrutiny to set the final list of candidates. Of the eight selected candidates, two are returning from the 2023 Shootout.” Retrieved from: https://ptautosport.com/news/pt-autosport-shootout-finalists/
Despite this, the road hasn’t been without its bumps. In 2023 and 2022, I competed in the PT Autosport Aspiring Driver Shootout, only to fall short of progressing beyond the second day in 2023, and coming in 2nd in 2022. The disappointment was real, but it taught me something invaluable: resilience. Instead of letting it discourage me, it sparked a deeper fire and passion in me to trust in the process, improve, grow, and come back stronger.
Now, in 2024, I’m ready to take on the PT Autosport Aspiring Driver Shootout again. This time, I’m entering the competition with more experience, a sharper mindset, and a renewed focus. I’ve learned from my past mistakes, honed my racing craft, and built the mental toughness that this sport demands. I’m excited, and determined to give it everything I’ve got.
The road to becoming a professional racing driver is long and full of challenges, but I’m more committed than ever. With the lessons I’ve learned and the support of those who believe in me, I’m confident in myself, and whatever happens, I know I’m on the right path, and I’m ready to give it my all in the 2024 PT Autosport Aspiring Driver Shootout in November.
