Lorena’s passion for racing started with movies like The Fast and the Furious and Gran Turismo, but what began as an interest at 18 has turned into a serious pursuit. From Spec Miata and simulator racing to working multiple jobs to fund her dream, Lorena explains what it really takes to break into a sport where a single race weekend can cost thousands of dollars.

Lorena shares how she discovered racing and quickly became fascinated with the sport. Sim racing has become an important part of her training, helping her practice braking, racing lines, and track technique before getting behind the wheel of a real car.

She also explains why Spec Miata appeals to her—it creates a more level playing field where driver skill matters more than simply having the fastest or most powerful car.

Professional motorsports can be an expensive sport to enter. Lena talks openly about the financial reality of racing, including the $4,000–$5,000 cost of a typical race weekend and how much a full season can require.

Without generational wealth behind her, Lena is working multiple jobs, helping care for her brother, and putting what she can toward her racing career. Sponsorship, she explains, can make a huge difference for drivers trying to move up.

Lorena’s ultimate goal is to reach professional GT racing, but she knows there are plenty of steps between where she is now and that goal.

She also talks about how programs like Leadfoot Racing's rental program can make real-world racing more accessible to people who might otherwise struggle to get started.

The conversation goes beyond racing. Lorena shares the story behind her custom Aztec-inspired helmet, its connection to her Mexican heritage, and a Mazda project car she's rebuilding with her father.

Her story is ultimately about finding a way into a sport that can seem out of reach—and being willing to work for the opportunity.

Lorena Enriquez isn't waiting for the perfect opportunity. She's building her own path to the racetrack.

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