Early Life & Background
Renee Gracie is an Australian female racing driver who was born on January 5, 1995. Like many other racers, Renee started her racing career by participating in karts and developing basic racecraft skills before moving to a circuit racing series.
Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Career
Renee Gracie went down in the annals of Australian motor sports as the first full-time female driver participating in Porsche Carrera Cup Australia. This championship has been a part of her racing career from 2013 until 2014 and 2015.
In particular, the 2014 year proved to be quite successful for Renee, as she managed to secure several top-10 finishes while also maintaining a 100% finishing rate in each of the races.
Supercars and Super2 Series
After winning the title of the first female driver in the Porsche Carrera Cup, Renee moved to the Super2 Series in 2015 under the flag of Paul Morris Motorsport. The Super2 Series was previously known as Supercars Dunlop Series.
By the end of the 2015 season, she was 18th in the final rankings with 634 points and 12th as her best race result.
The Super2 Series represents an important step to join top-level Supercars Championship.
Participation in Bathurst 1000
One of the most significant moments of Renee Gracie's career happened in 2015, when she was included in the list of competitors of Bathurst 1000. Renee paired with Simona de Silvestro, thus becoming the first woman driver with such a unique experience in the history of the event.
It is one of the most prestigious events in the Australian calendar that includes a total distance of 1,000 kilometers.
Style of Driving & Legacy
Being an active participant of male championships, Renee Gracie gained popularity as a consistent racer who was able to successfully complete many difficult races.
Even though her professional career has been relatively short, Renee will forever remain in the history of Australian motor sports as the first female pilot of Porsche Carrera Cup Australia and Super2 Series.