The Shift Up Now Athlete roster continues to grow with the addition of Sally Mott, whose 2025 plans include a full season of racing with Jared Thomas Racing (JTR) in the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin.
Mott made her MX-5 Cup debut in October 2023 during the Petit LeMans weekend at Road Atlanta, where she earned the “Top Finishing Female” award in race two. The following month, she was awarded the Mazda MX-5 Cup Women’s Initiative Scholarship.
The Central Texas native then went on to be the top-finishing female overall during her rookie season in 2024, earning a 12th-place spot in the championship standings. She scored seven top-15 finishes, her best being sixth at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Ontario.
Now, driving the No. 15 MX-5 Cup car with her new team, JTR, Mott has her sights set on cracking the top five, and becoming the first woman to stand on the podium since fellow Shift Up Now Athlete Sarah Montgomery.
Rounds one and two will take place on January 22-24, 2025, on the 3.56-mile, 12-turn Daytona Road Course. The weekend begins with a practice session on January 22 from 1:00-1:40pm ET, followed by practice two from 4:15-4:45pm ET. Qualifying and race one will take place on Thursday, and race two on Friday.
Mott is excited to debut a bold, Iron Dames-inspired livery and suit for the season, featuring her sponsors, Ribtect, Coble Commercial Properties, AE Victory Racing, Smart-Energize.com and Shift Up Now.
“I’m very excited about my sophomore year in MX-5 Cup, as I’ve been working very hard behind the scenes to come back stronger than ever,” said Mott. “My goal is to have consistent top-fives and multiple podiums this year. I know I still have a lot of work to do, but I’m more determined than ever to make my goals a reality.”
Fans can learn more about Mott by checking out her Athlete profile on ShiftUpNow.com or by visiting her website at SallyMottRacing.com.
