Alex Solley
Alex Solley

NAME – Alex Solley

AGE – 20(21 in March so by the time we’re racing)

HOME TOWN – Houghton regis

RACE NUMBER – 12

PERSONAL SPONSORS – MAC aviation, Plane Audits, Charlie’s body repairs

Years in Motorsport: 6 years in motorsport (2019/20/21/22/23/24)

 How did you start: Started out of curiosity through indoor karting, picked up a talent and quickly hoped into junior racing bypassing the karting route.

What did you race in 2024: Mini challenge trophy

Notable results (lifetime and 2024): Runner up in 2nd year of racing in JSCC(2020), pole and win in second Mini challenge trophy weekend (thruxton 2021), 4 thruxton wins, 11 career wins (4 juniors/7 MC trophy), 28 career podiums (10 juniors/18 MC trophy), double Sunoco fastest lap of the year award MC trophy (2023/2024)

What result your most proud of: First pole and win in 2021 mini trophy, first home built car and engine at second weekend of senior racing.

Why NAPA Racing: Napa racing are the most prestigious team in the uk to be part of let alone race with, the quality of the cars and staff is unmatched with any other team and is done in style, a true professional outfit. The work ethic in and around Napa is an extreme boost in confidence and performance, whilst keeping an amazing and comfortable atmosphere, exactly what a top quality race team should consist of.

What do you do for Alliance Racing/ NAPA Racing: Outside of the seat I am a trained motorsport mechanic working for alliance racing, preparing the teams fleet of minis (running the mini trophy’s at weekends)

What are you racing in 2025: In 2025 I will be stepping up to the Mini challenge JCW category

What are your goals for 2025: My goals for the 2025 season is to use my experience from early years of racing to aim for consistent results in the mid to front running pack, targeting a strike at the rookie championship.

What is the step up form MINI Cooper to MINI JCW: The step up from the Mini challange trophy to the Jcw class is a move in the direction of a more custom built race car. With less road spec components, a further range of suspension adjustments, higher power, higher grip levels, a race spec braking system moving away from the coopers road spec servo assisted brakes and the removal of electronic vehicle assists. The car becomes more raw and opens the door to new challenges and new techniques to learn.

Who will be your biggest rivals: With a big grid of rookie drivers for the 2025 season there are many promising rivalry’s. My main rivals will be the handful of previous competitors from the mini challenge trophy class, some more recent than others, that I’ve rivalled against before.