Sheena Monk Explained

Sheena Monk
Wins:0
Prev Series Years:202022
2018–19
Prev Series:Michelin Pilot Challenge
Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America
Year:2023
Best Finish:11th
Fastest Laps:1
Starts:14
Nationality:American
Racing Licence: FIA Bronze
Car Number:66
Current Team:Gradient Racing
First Year:2023
Current Series:IMSA SportsCar Championship
Birth Place:Newtown, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth Date:16 March 1989
Podiums:0
Poles:0

Sheena Monk (born March 16, 1989) is an American racing driver.[1] She is currently competes in the 2024 IMSA SportsCar Championship driving the No. 66 Gradient Racing Acura NSX.[2]

Career

Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America

For 2018, it was announced that Monk would compete in the 2018 Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America – LB Cup driving for Wayne Taylor Racing.[3] She would finish 4th that season with one win, two poles, and seven podiums.

Michelin Pilot Challenge

2020

In 2020, Monk announced that she would be moving to the 2020 Michelin Pilot Challenge driving the No. 3 McLaren 570S GT4 for Motorsport in Action.[4] She would partner with Corey Lewis for that season. Monk would get her first win at Road America.[5] She and Lewis would finish the season 9th in the standings.

2021

Monk would return to the series for the 2021 season driving the No. 3 McLaren 570S GT4, with Spencer Pigot as her teammate.[6] She and Pigot would finish 6th in the championship that season with only one podium from Watkins Glen.

2022

For 2022, Monk would return to the series for the 2022 season.[7] She would now drive for the newly-rebranded TGR Infinity Autosport and partner up with Kyle Marcelli driving the No. 3 Toyota GR Supra GT4. During the second round at Sebring International Raceway, Marcelli suffered a high-speed crash with competitor Mason Filippi's Hyundai Elantra N TCR. This crash resulted in damage beyond repair to Monk and Marcelli's car. As a result, both drivers switched teams to PF Racing for the rest of the season to drive their No. 877 Ford Mustang GT4.[8] Monk would get two podiums at Lime Rock Park and Virginia International Raceway to finish 6th in the standings.

IMSA SportsCar Championship

2023

On January 3, 2023, it was announced that Monk would make her debut in the 2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship in the GTD class driving the No. 66 Acura NSX GT3 Evo22.[9] She would team up with Katherine Legge to form an all female lineup. Their best finish of the season came at the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona where they finished 4th in class. Monk and Legge would finish 11th in the championship by season's end.

2024

In 2024, it was announced that Monk would return to the series with Gradient Racing once again partnering with Legge.[10]

Racing record

Career summary

SeasonSeriesTeamRacesWinsPolesF/LapsPodiumsPointsPosition
2018Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America – LB CupWayne Taylor Racing81227874th
2019Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America – AMDream Racing Motorsport120005824th
Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Finals20000N/AN/A
2020Michelin Pilot Challenge – GSMotorsport in Action1010012089th
2021Michelin Pilot Challenge – GSMotorsport in Action10000122406th
2022Michelin Pilot Challenge – GSTGR Infinity Autosport2000019706th
PF Racing80002
2023IMSA SportsCar Championship – GTDGradient Racing110010255211th
2024IMSA SportsCar Championship – GTDGradient Racing30000603*14th*
* Season still in progress.

Complete Michelin Pilot Challenge results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearEntrantClassMakeEngine12345678910RankPoints
2020Motorsport in ActionGrand SportMcLaren 570S GT4McLaren 3.8 L Turbo V8DAY
SEB
1

ELK
VIR
ATL
1

MOH
1

MOH
2

ATL
2

LGA
SEB
2

9th208
2021Motorsport in ActionGrand SportMcLaren 570S GT4McLaren 3.8 L Turbo V8DAY
SEB
MOH
WGL
1

WGL
2

LIM
ELK
LGA
VIR
ATL
6th2240
2022TGR Infinity AutosportGrand SportToyota GR Supra GT4BMW B58B30 3.0 L Twin-Turbo I6DAY
SEB
6th2240
PF RacingFord Mustang GT4Ford 5.2 L Voodoo V8LGA
MOH
WGL
MOS
LIM
ELK
VIR
ATL

Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearEntrantClassMakeEngine1234567891011RankPoints
2023Gradient RacingGTDAcura NSX GT3 Evo22Acura 3.5 L Turbo V6DAY
SEB
LBH
LGA
WGL
MOS
LIM
ELK
VIR
IMS
PET
11th2552
2024Gradient RacingGTDAcura NSX GT3 Evo22Acura 3.5 L Turbo V6DAY
SEB
LBH
LGA
WGL
MOS
ELK
VIR
IMS
PET
14th*603*

24 Hours of Daytona results

YearClassNoTeamCarCo-driversLapsPositionClass Pos.
2023GTD66 Gradient RacingAcura NSX GT3 Evo22 Mario Farnbacher
Katherine Legge
Marc Miller
729224
2024GTD66 Gradient RacingAcura NSX GT3 Evo22 Tatiana Calderón
Katherine Legge
Stevan McAleer
36849 19

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP SHEENA MONK . April 18, 2024 . imsa.com.
  2. Web site: Klein . Jamie . 2023-12-05 . Calderon Joins Gradient Racing for Endurance Rounds – Sportscar365 . 2024-04-18 . sportscar365.com . en-US.
  3. Web site: Wayne Taylor Racing . 2024-05-10 . waynetaylorracing.com.
  4. Web site: Dagys . John . 2020-01-16 . 49 Entries for Pilot Challenge Season-Opener – Sportscar365 . 2024-05-10 . sportscar365.com . en-US.
  5. Web site: Motorsports In Action Take The Win At Road America With Sheena Monk & Corey Lewis . 2024-05-10 . www.dailysportscar.com.
  6. Web site: Dagys . John . 2021-01-04 . MIA to Return with Lewis, Monk – Sportscar365 . 2024-05-10 . sportscar365.com . en-US.
  7. Web site: Dagys . John . 2022-01-11 . Infinity Autosport to Field Toyota Supra GT4 for Marcelli, Monk – Sportscar365 . 2024-05-10 . sportscar365.com . en-US.
  8. Web site: Dagys . John . 2022-04-21 . Marcelli, Monk Switch to PF Mustang After Sebring Crash – Sportscar365 . 2024-05-10 . sportscar365.com . en-US.
  9. Web site: Dagys . John . 2023-01-03 . Legge, Monk Set for Full Season Effort in Gradient Acura – Sportscar365 . 2024-05-10 . sportscar365.com . en-US.
  10. Web site: Klein . Jamie . 2023-12-05 . Calderon Joins Gradient Racing for Endurance Rounds – Sportscar365 . 2024-05-10 . sportscar365.com . en-US.