The Press and Journal (Inverness, Highlands, and Islands)
Chloe, 13, youngest Scot with race driving licence
A Perth teen has become the youngest person in Scotland with a junior racing driving licence.
Chloe Grant, 13, passed the Association of Racing Drivers Schools (Ards) test, allowing her to compete in junior car racing championships.
She trains at Knockhill in Dunfermline and described the race instructors as “so supportive”.
“I am still reminding myself that it happened and that I am not dreaming. It’s pretty cool to be the youngest driver to get my licence.”
The feat has taken years of hard work and commitment from Chloe, which was recognised by the Scottish Motor Racing Club last year when it gave her the Rising Star award.
She said: “I have been racing karts for almost eight years now, and every year I have had to work so hard to remain competitive in terms or testing and practising.
“I participate in as many races as I can and take care of my health and wellbeing by eating well and working out.”
“She puts so much effort into everything she does”
Her father Mike said: “My wife Sharon and I are extremely proud of Chloe’s achievements on and off the track.
“She puts so much effort into everything she does.
“Chloe would be in the seat every opportunity and if she’s not racing, she wants to go out practising.
“She loves to be at a racetrack and soaks up the whole weekend practising and racing with the other kids during the day, then hanging out with them at night.
“She is very competitive and does like to win, but when that doesn’t happen, she picks herself up and moves on very quickly.”
Chloe has set herself big goals.
She said: “I would like to take part in the W series, but my ultimate goal would be Formula 1.
“I am so excited to see what the future holds.”