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Ayla Agren is a drive in the W Series, the international single-seater motor racing championship for female drivers. Their first U.S. appearance is in conjunction with the upcoming Formula 1 race at COTA (Circuit of the Americas) for a double header weekend. Ayla’s passion for racing started after watching a karting championship in Sweden and she was hooked. She moved to the USA in 2012 following the promise of sponsorship and was accepted into the Skip Barber Racing School after winning a scholarship. Her hard work paid off when in 2014 she won the Formula Ford-spec F1600. After several successes in the F1600 she moved to the Road to Indy where she completed a full season. Ayla works as a spotter for the Indy 500 and dreams of one day driving in that event herself.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • Techforce • American Collectors Insurance • Linkage Magazine
INSPIRATION
Her adventurous parents who have always encouraged Ayla to go for it!
CHALLENGE
During first trial for W Series when she didn’t make it.
SPECIAL AUTOMOBILES
First Car, her Citroen DS3 and driving an LMP3 Race Car.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
The Boy in the Stripe Pajamas by John Boyne
Why Good People Do Bad Things by James Hollis
PARTING WORDS OF WISDOM
Never give up and keep working on your dreams.
WHERE TO FIND AYLA
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