BehinD The Helmet

My Journey -

My racing career started in 2019, at this point I really loved motorsports and just bought my own kart. I was invited to a racetrack from a friend of mine and ever since then fell in love with speed! Starting as a enjoyable hobby and some meaningful time with my dad turned into a intense career. Winning my first kart race against seasoned professionals to winning races all over the USA I spent 2.5 years in karting before moving up to car racing. Starting my car racing career with early success and winning my first race in Miata’s by 15 seconds I kept pushing! Moving to one of the best Miata championships around I kept standing on the podium and knew this could be a career. Without the money to move on I had to start researching the business aspects of racing. I found some sponsorship and ended up graduating high school early and moving 4000 miles to the UK in pursuit of a professional career.

Starting my international racing pursuit in Formula Ford I knew I needed to impress. In my first Formula Ford event, I secured a top-five finish and quickly established myself as a competitive contender. Throughout the 2025 season, I learned invaluable lessons that contributed to multiple podium finishes and significant growth as a driver.

As my Formula Ford campaign drew to a close, I was determined to continue progressing in my racing career. After testing with several Formula 4 teams, I ultimately signed with Hillspeed to compete in the 2026 GB4 Championship, taking the next step on my journey in single-seater racing.

A determined Connor Willis has a hopeful future in professional racing.

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Highlights -

2nd In my first ever spec racer ford race in the SCCA national Championshop

2nd In my first ever radical race at Autobahn Country Club

2022 Young Driver of the Year – Voted on by Autobahn Driver Academy & Racing Staff Press Release I - https://autobahnmembers.com/connor-willis-receives-2022-young-driver award/ Press Release II - https://autobahnmembers.com/autobahn-young-driver-award-winner connor-willis-tests-pro-formula-mazda/

2022 Rookie of the Year

2022 Most Improved Driver of the Year – Voted on by all member race drivers

2022 Workers Choice Award – Voted by Autobahn Employee’s

Finished 4th overall in the Autobahn Country Club Spec Miata championship (out of 60+ drivers); first year competing in a race car

Many podiums during my first year in the UK, competing in the 2025 United Formula Ford Championship and Formula Ford Festivals

2025 marks my first time training with an F1 team, a mega experience!

Signed with Hillspeed Racing in the 2026 GB4 Championship - https://hillspeed.co.uk/2026/02/24/americas-connor-willis-joins-hillspeeds-gb4-championship-line-up/ - https://www.gb-4.net/news/2026/feb/24/american-connor-willis-joins-hillspeeds-gb4-championship-lineup

Successful Debut in GB4 - https://www.gb-4.net/news/2026/may/31/willis-pleased-with-start-to-life-in-gb4