One of the UK’s top fitness trainers, based in Wymondham is helping a Norfolk girl prepare for the chance of racing in F4 and beyond. Multi-award winning trainer and PT of the Year 2021, Paul Jewiss, is working with 14-year-old Macie of Hitter Racing to help her reach the high levels of fitness and endurance necessary for top- flight racing drivers.

Macie Hitter made her debut in the Honda Cadet class in 2017 aged 8. In her first season of racing she became the 3rd Top Female Driver at HKRC Kimbolton as well as scoring multiple podiums throughout the year.   

2019 was her final season in the Honda Cadet class. She made the step up to compete in the British Karting Championship where she went against 59 other competitors. Macie was again crowned Winner as Top Female Driver of the season at HKRC Kimbolton for the second successive season as well as Vice Champion in the Honda Cadet Championship.  

In 2020 Macie took the leap up into her first season racing as a Junior. The Junior X30 Championship is undoubtedly the hardest form of junior karting in the UK.  Her first season finished a respectable 4th place in the Championship at HKRC Kimbolton. 

In October 2021,  Macie was selected as a driver to represent the UK for the “Girls on Track” Rising Stars, at the Paul Ricard Circuit in France. Sadly testing positive for COVID during the competition put an early end to this amazing experience for a chance to win an International drive.

“Single seater is my ultimate dream, after testing a GB4 (F4) in January 2022, this felt amazing, I have to find a way to be on track.  It is imperative for me to start this journey now to give me the best possible chance of making it to F1 in the future.”

Single seaters are up to 165mph, with brake horsepower of 180 (bhp). Currently there are no females competing in this year’s British F4 Championship.  Last year Abby Pulling was competing in this Championship who is aged 19, this year Abby has been selected to race in the W series.

“Racing a single seater racing car demands high levels of physical fitness, strength and stamina especially in the lower back, abdomen, shoulder and neck muscles,” said Jewiss, “A tailored and planned fitness regime will ensure Macie can give her best on track throughout the race weekend.”

Jamie Hitter, Macies father added: “Winning in motorsport means getting the best from all aspects of the race package - including the driver. Fitness and stamina is essential, especially in F4 where the workload on race day is very high.”

Paul will not only be working on fitness and recovery, but his team of experts will also be focusing on nutrition, mindset training and media coaching. Paul will also be on hand to help Macie prepare for race weekends and during the day to ensure she can perform at the highest level.

If you would like to help support or sponsor Macie, please contact maciehitterracing@btinternet.com