Race Chix Karting Team
The mission of the Race Chix Karting Team is to help and encourage more women into karting. Race Chix has partnered with Andrew Starkey Racing (ASR) who provides our racing karts, training and technical support for the team.
The ASR Race Chix Karting Team began in 2021 with the team competing in The Endurance Karting Association (TEKA) Championship, with drivers from NSW, ACT & VIC. In 2022 the team moved to competing in the 4 Stroke Karting Association (4SKA) Championship and will continue in this championship in 2023, with hopefully two karts/teams at each round.
The 4SKA Championship consists of endurance rounds, of mainly six hour races, with three to four drivers per kart. The location varies each round, with the team travelling to tracks including Canberra, Dubbo, Orange, Manning Valley, Port Macquarie, Newcastle and Eastern Creek.
Please note the minimum age to join the Race Chix Karting Team is 16 as that’s the minimum age for endurance karting events.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] if you would like any further information.
2023 TEAM DRIVER PROFILES
Name: Rebecca Grasso
Location: Sydney
Age: 50
What do you love about karting?
The satisfaction of doing a PB lap time! The intensity of racing… being in the moment… there’s no time to think about anything else.
What do you enjoy about being part of the Race Chix Karting Team & ASR family?
Being with people that share a passion… we all have more in common than what might be obvious. We all share the spirit of “giving it a red hot go”.
Are you involved in any other disciplines/areas of motorsport, or are there other motorsport disciplines you’re keen to give a go?
I’ve been driving cars in supersprints and regularity for about 10 years… most people go from karts to cars, I’ve gone the other way. I’d love to race a truck one day!
Outside of motorsport, do you have other hobbies/interests?
Horse racing! If it’s not on 4 wheels, it’s on four legs.
What would you say to any Chix interested in giving competitive karting a go?
If you have even the slightest interest, just give it ago! It’s SO MUCH FUN!
Name: Adjenta Peterson
Location: Brisbane
Age: 19
What do you love about karting?
It gives me an adrenaline rush, fun and there’s always an opportunity to feel like a winner.
What do you enjoy about being part of the Race Chix Karting Team & ASR family?
I love how the Race Chix Karting Team & ASR family are supportive and everyone has each other’s back.
Are you involved in any other disciplines/areas of motorsport, or are there other motorsport disciplines you’re keen to give a go?
I would love to eventually compete in the Excel cup and make my way into the GT series. Off-track, I would love to learn the marketing side of motorsports.
Outside of motorsport, do you have other hobbies/interests?
Dance, art and music.
What would you say to any Chix interested in giving competitive karting a go?
To never give up, keep pushing yourself and show up determined at every race.
Name: Asha Wiltshier
Location: Canberra
Age: 24
What do you love about karting?
It’s both incredibly fun and incredibly challenging. I love the feeling of racing and watching myself improve and gain confidence.
What do you enjoy about being part of the Race Chix Karting Team & ASR family?
The environment is so supportive and so fun. I have gained so much confidence since joining the team. It’s wonderful to have such a great team with a wealth of knowledge who want to help you improve.
Are you involved in any other disciplines/areas of motorsport, or are there other motorsport disciplines you’re keen to give a go?
I have a 1997 Subaru WRX that I race in supersprints with the NSW WRX Club. I started with that in 2019, however since starting karting I’ve focused more on that and the Subaru has become more of a fun weekender.
Outside of motorsport, do you have other hobbies/interests?
I have been a competitor dressage rider for over 10 years and have a wonderful horse named Felix who has taken me to many state competitions. I am also in my final year of an Aeronautical Engineering degree.
What would you say to any Chix interested in giving competitive karting a go?
Give it a crack, even if you’re the slowest person on the track (which I regularly am haha), just means you have the most room for improvement! It can definitely be daunting but I’ve found the environment is wonderful and it’s just so much fun.
Name: Tréise McIlhatton
Location: Sydney (from Ireland)
Age: 32
What do you love about karting?
The adrenaline pumping through my veins on the start grid 🙂
What do you enjoy about being part of the Race Chix Karting Team & ASR family?
Feeling as part of a community of like minded people. Feeling supported and being a support to others . Woman empowering woman – that’s my jam.
Are you involved in any other disciplines/areas of motorsport, or are there other motorsport disciplines you’re keen to give a go?
I have a Honda Civic EG6 rally car. I competed in some gravel and tarmac rally’s in 2019/20. I’d like to give circuit racing a go.
Outside of motorsport, do you have other hobbies/interests?
I like to keep fit, go to PT and do park runs .
What would you say to any Chix interested in giving competitive karting a go?
Go for it girrllll. Take the first step and conquer your fears!! You won’t regret it!
Name: Charlotte Rollason
Location: Sydney
Age: 20
What do you love about karting?
I love the competitive nature of it, as someone who has always played sport I just loved how competitive it can get. Racing and going really fast also just makes me feel so alive.
What do you enjoy about being part of the Race Chix Karting Team & ASR family?
I love how everyone is just so bloody awesome, everyone comes from different places and areas of life and everyone gives so much for each other. The biggest thing I love is that everyone supports each other so much.
Are you involved in any other disciplines/areas of motorsport, or are there other motorsport disciplines you’re keen to give a go?
Not really though my Dad used to drag race and now he’s into motorcross and he just always loved cars, so I guess it rubbed off on me.
Outside of motorsport, do you have other hobbies/interests?
I play a tonne of sports! I play oztag, tag league all year round but I used to play high grade netball and I play high grade oztag, I just love playing every sport. I also do CrossFit and just like the motorsport community, it’s just as supportive and it’s so much fun and has made me feel so strong!
What would you say to any Chix interested in giving competitive karting a go?
Do it! Best decision I ever made!
Name: Mikayla Diaz
Location: Sydney
Age: 18
What do you love about karting?
For me, racing is my happy place. I love the feeling of being so focused on the race that every other problem or challenge in your life just fades away the faster you go. The way that you are pushing yourself to become better each time you go around a corner, or the adrenaline rush you get when you’re trying to pass another driver and succeed. It makes me feel a sense of freedom.
What do you enjoy about being part of the Race Chix Karting Team & ASR family?
Everyone involved in the Race Chix Karting Team and ASR Family are just amazing. They’re all so helpful and supportive, and not afraid to give you a little friendly competition on the race track to push you to become better at what you do.
Are you involved in any other disciplines/areas of motorsport, or are there other motorsport disciplines you’re keen to give a go?
Not involved in any other areas as of yet, but I am very keen to give drifting and rallying a go sometime down the line.
Outside of motorsport, do you have other hobbies/interests?
I love being creative. Whether its doing 3000 piece puzzles or building the biggest LEGO set thats ever been created.
What would you say to any Chix interested in giving competitive karting a go?
I’d say to just go for it. It is something that you will never regret and you won’t know how much fun it is until you try it for yourself. There will be ups and downs, but ultimately it will push you to become a better driver.
Name: Breá Moynihan
Location: Sydney (from Ireland – County Armagh)
Age: 38
What do you love about karting?
The adrenaline buzz!
What do you enjoy about being part of the Race Chix Karting Team & ASR family?
Have gotten to meet so many lovely people through joining the team, the craic always great especially when Andrew is in full flow.
Are you involved in any other disciplines/areas of motorsport, or are there other motorsport disciplines you’re keen to give a go?
Happy to stick with the karting for now.
Outside of motorsport, do you have other hobbies/interests?
I love horses so that would be my other go to for enjoyment when I get a chance to get away.
What would you say to any Chix interested in giving competitive karting a go?
100% give it a go. It’s the best thing I have done and am hoping to stick at it for many years to come (hopefully getting faster 😉).
Name: Tammy Rayment
Location: Gladstone, Queensland
Age: 39 + 1
What do you love about karting?
Everything!
What do you enjoy about being part of the Race Chix Karting Team & ASR family?
Being part of a great team and enjoying all of the on and off track comrades.
Are you involved in any other disciplines/areas of motorsport, or are there other motorsport disciplines you’re keen to give a go?
TBC anything is possible – love everything Motorsport.
Outside of motorsport, do you have other hobbies/interests?
Family and work.
What would you say to any Chix interested in giving competitive karting a go?
Do it & live your best life.
Driver profile coming soon…