Emma Gilmour

Emma Gilmour (born 30 September 1979) is a rally driver from New Zealand.

Emma Gilmour
Nationality New Zealander
Born (1979-09-30) 30 September 1979
Dunedin, New Zealand[1]
Extreme E career
Debut season2021
Current teamMcLaren Racing
Car number34
Co-driverTanner Foust
Former teamsVeloce Racing
Starts2
Wins0
Podiums0
Poles0
Best finish11th in 2021

Early life

Gilmour was born in Dunedin in 1979. Her father and maternal grandfather were both mechanics.[2] Before taking up motor racing in her early 20s she was an equestrian representing Otago–Southland in eventing and participating in the New Zealand development squads.[2]

Racing career

A three-time New Zealand Rally Championship runner-up,[3] she was signed by Veloce Racing as reserve driver for the inaugural season of the new electric off-road racing series Extreme E in 2021.[4] She replaced regular driver Jamie Chadwick in two events.[5] Gilmour moved to McLaren Racing for the 2022 season.[6] She was the first woman to race as a factory driver for McLaren.[2]

Outside of racing Gilmour runs a Suzuki car dealership in Dunedin.[2]

Racing record

Complete Extreme E results

(key)

Year Team Car 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pos. Points
2021 Veloce Racing Spark ODYSSEY 21 DES
Q		 DES
R		 OCE
Q		 OCE
R		 ARC
Q
5		 ARC
R
6		 ISL
Q
8		 ISL
R
8		 JUR
Q		 JUR
R		 11th 29
2022 McLaren XE Spark ODYSSEY 21 DES
5		 ISL1 ISL2 COP ENE 5th* 10*

* Season still in progress.

References
  1. "20 questions with Emma Gilmour and Tanner Foust". McLaren Racing. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  2. Cully, Paul (25 March 2022). "National Portrait: Emma Gilmour, rally driver, businesswoman, and fighter". Stuff. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  3. "Motorsport: 'Impossible dream' comes true for Kiwi driver Emma Gilmour". The New Zealand Herald. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  4. "Emma Gilmour joins Veloce Racing as Reserve Driver in Extreme E". Racers - Behind the Helmet. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  5. "Veloce Racing's reserve driver Gilmour steps up to the plate for Arctic X Prix". Veloce Racing. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  6. "McLaren Racing signs Emma Gilmour for maiden Extreme E tilt". au.motorsport.com. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
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