The traditional end of season awards took place following the 2024 season - with Ella being present at the Shenington Kart Club Award Ceremony to receive multiple accolades for her season successes.
Firstly, Ella was the winner of the Shenington Kart Club KZ2 Championship, following a campaign where she never finished off the podium - with the highlight being victory in the headline event of the club's season, the Shenington Superprix.
This event is where Ella dominated, taking pole position and winning every race - on her way to being crowned the English KZ2 Champion. Her success all season long across all the rounds she attended - secured her the Club Championship.
Secondly, she was presented with her award for a strong showing in the National Super 4 KZ2 UK Championship. In a campaign that was marred by misfortune, including suffering from chicken-pox in Round 3 at Fulbeck and sustaining an injury at Round 4 at Three Sisters International... Ella still achieved multiple podiums on her way to 6th overall int he 2024 Championship.
The final award, was down to nomination - the coveted Shenington Kart Club 'Driver of the Year' Award.
Out of the multiple nominees, Ella was announced as the winner of the prestigious award - following her excellent performances at the club championship and across all championship at National and British level during the 2024 season.
This is the first time the award has been won by a female driver - an award which has history of being previously won by the like's of 1992 Formula One World Champion Nigel Mansell.
Ella was presented her awards, by multiple Formula One Race Winner Johnny Herbert - where she left the awards evening with a mantle piece full of awards!
Ella Stevens:
"I feel incredibly proud and honoured to receive the award as the Shenington Kart Club Driver of Year award! Especially being the first female to do so in it's long and illustrious history.
This reward dating back to 1967 which has also been awarded to many big names in motorsport, from F1 World Champions to multiple British & World Karting Champions!
It was a fantastic and enjoyable evening to additionally receive my awards from becoming the Shenington KZ2 Club Championship and my award for my performances in the Super4 Championship.
A huge thank you to Jade Karts, especially Ross Allen for all the support and fantastic equipment to give me the oppourtunity to win these awards, as well as my friends, family and all my partners for their support.
The hard work for 2025 starts soon, where my aim is to improve in all areas and reach my goal of reaching the next steps in the motorsport ladder."
