500cc Junior Dragster · Junior Dragster

MOLLY
OPENSHAW

Age 15   |   b. 2011   |   Bolton, UK   |   Racing since 2023

“My car launches quicker than a Porsche from a standing start.”
— Molly Openshaw

01 / ORIGIN

How It Started

I got into motorsport through karting, and it was when I did my first race — and wanted to be competitive — that I knew this was more than just a hobby.

My father has been my biggest influence throughout.

02 / RACE DAY

What Race Day Feels Like

Race day starts with changing the oil on the car, prepping the tyres, adding fuel, and checking all the fuel and brake lines before warming the car up to temp and getting ready to qualify or race.

In between, I chat and socialise with friends — it's competitive, but we still have fun.

03 / THE MACHINE

The Mike Bros 500cc

It's the fastest car I've raced, and it's preparing me for driving a drag door car one day. I strip and rebuild the engine myself, with my father.

04 / PART OF THE FAMILY

Racing with Carl Cox Motorsport

He kindly sponsors our series. Even though it's very competitive, we like to have fun and socialise too, even away from the track.

He's someone to look up to — he races a pro mod, which I'd like to do myself one day.

05 / WHAT'S NEXT

06 / RIDER BIO

Meet Molly