ABOUT CJ
Born with a passion for speed and raised on the values of hard work, this is the man behind the machine – CJ Bennett
Rookie Champion of Britain 2025
CJ's Racing Journey
My journey started at 13 with Odhran Henry Racing (OHR) in the Junior Rotax class. While the pandemic quickly shifted the landscape, I moved into the X30 category and spent my first year building a foundation at both club and national levels. By my second year, I began taking massive leaps forward in my race craft, leading me to debut on the world stage at the Kart Masters Grand Prix and the IAME International World Finals at the legendary Le Mans circuit.
In 2023, I expanded my horizons by competing in the IAME Series Benelux while continuing to race at the front in Ireland. This was a breakout year for me, securing my first Irish National win and consistently fighting at the front of the pack in Belgium. As I reached the senior category, I carried that momentum across Europe, competing in the IAME International Finals in Portugal and Spain and immediately securing multiple podium finishes against some of the best drivers in the world.
Ireland's fastest 17-year-old
Moving into 2024 and 2025, I joined Victory Lane and MDL to focus on the ultra-competitive British racing scene. This move proved successful, as I was one of the few drivers representing Ireland at the front of the British and Benelux championships. My most recent season in the 2025 British Kart Championship culminated in winning the British Rookie Championship and becoming a seeded driver in the UK—a major milestone as I continue to prove my place among the elite in motorsport.
CJ BENNETT
RACING ACHIEVEMENTS
British Rookie Champion (2025)
CJ’s most significant title to date, winning the rookie category in the ultra-competitive British Kart Championship.
Seeded Driver Status (UK)
Earned a prestigious ‘seeded’ rank in the UK following his 2025 performance, marking him as one of the top elite drivers in the region.
Irish National Race Winner
CJ Bennett secured his first major National win in Ireland during the 2023 racing season.
IAME International World Finals (Le Mans, 2022)
Qualified for and competed at one of the most iconic circuits in the world in only his second year of racing.
IAME International Finals (Portugal & Spain)
Represented Ireland in the senior category at the world finals in Portimão (2023) and Zuera (2024).
IAME Series Benelux
Consistently competed at the front of the pack in Belgium and the Netherlands, often as the sole driver representing the Irish tricolour.
Senior Category Transition
Successfully moved into the Senior ranks at a young age, securing multiple podium finishes almost immediately.
Multi-Team Representative
Rapid Progression
Moved from his very first race at age 13 straight into the high-intensity X30 category, reaching international world finals within just 24 months.
