She’s not old enough to have her driver’s license, but this summer she’ll be tearing up the racetrack at Grand Bend Speedway.
At just 13 years old, Alivia Curtis is gearing up for her first full season racing the big cars, bringing a fresh wave of enthusiasm to the track – by the time she hits the track on June 1st, she will be 14 years old.
Raised in the thick of Ontario’s racing scene, Alivia is no stranger to the sport, having grown up watching her family tear up the track.
Curtis shared her journey into racing, recounting how she first felt the pull towards the sport.
Transitioning from a four-cylinder junior car to a light model with a powerful 604 engine marks a significant step up for Curtis. Despite her young age, she’s determined to master the intricacies of driving at high speeds on the tri-oval track.
For Curtis, racing isn’t just about crossing the finish line first; it’s about the thrill of competition and the lifelong lessons learned both on and off the track – but of course, she has a modest goal for this season.
Alivia says if she could do anything, it would be racing | Photo by B. Shakyaver
From prepping the car before a race to facing the inevitable challenges that come with racing, Curtis embodies a level of dedication and maturity beyond her years.
Some kids dream of being vets when they grow up, teachers, doctors, radio hosts, but Alivia dreams of becoming a racer.
As she prepares for her debut race on June 1st, Alivia is eager to showcase her skills and make a name for herself in the racing community.
Written by: B. Shakyaver