From a Ford Fiesta to Aston Martin: Jodie Sloss’ Remarkable Racing Journey

Jodie Sloss: From a Scottish Croft to Aston Martin Academy Dream

In a remarkable turn of events, Jodie Sloss, a former marketing executive and waitress from a remote Scottish croft, has found herself on the fast track to success in the world of motorsports. Just a year-and-a-half ago, Sloss stumbled across a Facebook advert calling for the next female champion, setting off a whirlwind journey that led her to win the Formula Woman competition and earn a spot in Aston Martin’s talent search programme.

“It’s the most unique story in motorsports,” the 22-year-old tells BBC Scotland. “I’m from a little croft in the west coast of Scotland, a very rural upbringing. So, to imagine I’d be a racing driver over the last two years, it’s just bizarre for me and my family.”

Despite never having been behind the wheel of a race car before, Sloss beat 1,000 drivers from around the world in an ice-driving shootout to become the first Scot to win the competition. Her journey began with a banged-up Ford Fiesta, leading her to race a McLaren 570s in the GT Cup championship and eventually earn a spot in the Aston Martin Racing driver academy.

Sloss made her Aston Martin debut at Donnington Park National last weekend, finishing on the podium in race four. Her ultimate goal? Competing in the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours race, a symbol of excellence in the motorsport world.

With her sights set on breaking barriers for women in sport and following in the footsteps of fellow Oban native Susie Wolff, Sloss is determined to make a lasting impact in the world of motorsports. “I hope to become a part of that legacy like I’m doing now and keep crushing barriers for women in sport,” she says. “She’s made something out of it, so I hope to do the same thing and continue doing the impossible.”