Charlotte

Traynor

Race car on track with blurred background, white with red and purple accents, sponsored by Mazda and Parker DeLong Racing, number 43.
Charlotte in her driver suit standing on a race track, holding a large check for $100,000, a trophy, and smiling.

Charlotte Traynor is a 19-year-old American racecar driver from Fountain Hills, Arizona. She began her journey in motorsports at the age of 13 in go-karts. After 4 years of competitive karting, Charlotte moved up to the world of car racing, where she is currently competing in the Whelen Mazda MX5 Cup series. She has also taken part in select World Racing League events with AEVictory racing, driving their Toyota Supra GT4 car. Apart from racing, she spends her time training on the simulator, studying engineering, working out, and studying numerous languages. Charlotte's family is also a part of her racing crew, with her dad taking on the major role as crew chief, and her younger brother, who is always lending a helping hand when it comes to photography, mechanical work, and logistics. No matter the car, Charlotte will drive anything and carry her passion wherever she goes.

Accolades

Mazda Motorsports Women’s Initiative Scholarship winner

November 2025

AE Victory Racing Shootout Winner & Reserve Driver

August 2025

Top Finishing Female - MX-5 Cup VIR

January 2025

Charlotte is an enigma. She has the right balance of self-confidence and humility, she's focused, and she is mature beyond her years. She understands the work of becoming a winning race car driver, and then buckles down and does it.

Erin Vogel

Owner & Founder,
AE Victory Racing

Charlotte’s ability to learn and adapt is a quality found in great drivers. I think charlotte will be contending for podiums before too long!”

Shea Adams

Head Commentator
Mazda MX-5 Cup

One of the hardest workers I know. She’s not afraid to get her hands dirty or be uncomfortable get the outcome she wants”

Sarah Montgomery

Pro-Driver
AE Victory Racing