Ashley Gregory seeks funding to continue Mini Challenge participation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 11:29 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Ashley Gregory, a driver in the Mini Challenge Trophy, discusses financial challenges affecting her racing season with EXCELR8 Motorsport. After losing a key sponsor, she is now fundraising on a round-by-round basis to cover costs associated with her participation. Despite a strong start with a fourth-place finish at Silverstone, uncertainty looms as she works to gather support through initiatives like Club 22, which invites donations for sponsorship opportunities. Gregory aims to break a long-standing record by becoming the first female driver to win a title since 2007.
- •Ashley Gregory competes in the Mini Challenge Trophy with EXCELR8 Motorsport.
- •She lost a title sponsor, impacting her season budget.
- •Gregory is launching fundraising initiatives to cover racing costs.
- •She finished fourth in her season opener at Silverstone.
- •Her goal is to become the first female champion in nearly 20 years.
- 11:29 AMYahoo Sports — Gregory's creativity to fund Mini Challenge drive
"Mini Challenge Trophy driver Ashley Gregory speaks to BBC Radio Lancashire about her creative financial efforts to stay on the track.
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