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{{Infobox person|name=Josiah Unaeze {{verified}}|image=Josiah Unaeze.jpeg|occupation=Racing driver|website=https://www.josiahunaeze.com/|known_for= racing,fashion,S.T.E.M.}} | {{Infobox person|name=Josiah Unaeze {{verified}}|image=Josiah Unaeze.jpeg|occupation=Racing driver|website=https://www.josiahunaeze.com/|known_for= racing,fashion,S.T.E.M.}}Since a toddler, Josiah’s only passion and interest have been cars and racing. Since first laying eyes on the only black driver in motorsports, Lewis Hamilton, it only solidified what he was meant to do, compete at the highest level of motorsports. At the age of 8 Josiah began learning the details about the sport, engineering, and physics involved in a race car. Ultimately taking the plunge into sim racing competing against others online in games such as Codemasters F1 franchise, Gird Autosport, and Iracing. After being given multiple opportunities to test race prep karts at his local track during the pandemic Josiah’s talent for racing caught the attention of leaders at the World Wide Technology Raceway. Through a collaborative effort between WWT Raceway Gives and Dave Steward 2 of Lion Forge Animation and Steward Family Foundation, that journey was realized after being funded to begin his racing career for the 2022 season. | ||
== | == Junior career == | ||
After a slow start, Josiah quickly gained momentum and results in his inaugural season. Competing in the Ignite Series Junior class, powered by a 210cc 4 stroke Briggs and Stratton motor across 15 events in the states of Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, and Ohio, Josiah finished 6th or better 6 times, increasing his top 5 finishing results to 39% with a season-best 4th place finish. At season end Josiah amassed over 1700 points and Ranking 8th in the Ignite Series. This momentum was carried forward into 2023 with 5 top 5 finishes with a season-best 4th place finish through 9 events. Still searching for that first podium and competing against competition with considerably more experience, Josiah has proved to himself that with the same dedication and determination, he can be just as competitive as his peers through hard work. | After a slow start, Josiah quickly gained momentum and results in his inaugural season. Competing in the Ignite Series Junior class, powered by a 210cc 4 stroke Briggs and Stratton motor across 15 events in the states of Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, and Ohio, Josiah finished 6th or better 6 times, increasing his top 5 finishing results to 39% with a season-best 4th place finish. At season end Josiah amassed over 1700 points and Ranking 8th in the Ignite Series. This momentum was carried forward into 2023 with 5 top 5 finishes with a season-best 4th place finish through 9 events. Still searching for that first podium and competing against competition with considerably more experience, Josiah has proved to himself that with the same dedication and determination, he can be just as competitive as his peers through hard work. | ||