Shria Lohia

Shriya Lohia (born 7 May 2008) is an Indian racing driver who has shown promise in motorsports. She began her career at the age of nine and has completed five years in the field. Throughout her journey, she has actively participated in various national and international karting championships, showcasing her skills and determination.
Shriya has been awarded by The Federation of Motorsports Clubs of India (FMSCI) three times for her sporting accomplishments in recognition of her performance. She was awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in 2022 for her excellence in motorsports. This is a national award in India that recognizes the achievements and contributions of young people in a variety of disciplines.
Shriya Lohia is devoted to pursuing a career in motorsports, with the goal of becoming one of India's few Formula One drivers. 
==Early life and education==
Shriya Lohia was born in India on 7 May 2008 and is from Himachal [4][5]. She attended Indira National School Pune until the sixth grade and then converted to homeschooling because it was more convenient alongside her racing career. Shriya's passion for motorsports started at a young age, leading her to attend a racing school in Bangalore where she honed her skills on go-kart courses. Her racing journey has been supported by her family, including her father, Ritesh Lohia, an avid sports fan, her markswoman sister, and her entrepreneur mother. [8].
She began her career in motorsports at the age of nine, when she developed a passion for driving. She attended a racing school in Bangalore, where she honed her skills on go-kart courses with complex curves and sharp turns in preparation for national and international karting competitions. In grade V, she clocked 11 min 13.233 seconds to win the race game [5].
In addition to her racing pursuits, Shriya is a dedicated student who has successfully balanced her academic commitments with her athletic endeavors, with the support of her classroom instructor and principal. [5]
Shriya is not only committed to motorsports but also enjoys engaging in various other activities, including basketball, badminton, pistol shooting, cycling, and strength training [4]. She is also an avid motorsports fan, following various championships, and looks up to Charles Leclerc as her racing idol. 
==Career and Profession==
Shriya Lohia's career in motorsports began at the age of nine, when her fascination with speed and driving prompted her to try go-karting. Shriya is from Himachal Pradesh, India. She travelled to Bengaluru and Hyderabad in search of superior tracks to further hone her racing skills.
Shriya's dedication captured the focus of the motorsport community as she advanced in her karting career. In the National Rotax Karting Championship's micro-series category for drivers between the ages of 8 and 12, she placed a fourth at the age of 12
As she entered adolescence, she consistently achieved podium positions in a variety of national and international karting championships, demonstrating her abilities. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) presented her with the prestigious 'Outstanding Women in Motorsports 2018' and 'Outstanding Women in Motorsports 2019' award in recognition of her achievements
Shriya's racing career reached new heights in 2019, as she secured multiple second-place finishes in the Cadet division of the 2019 JKTYRE FMSCI IAME X30 National Championship. Her determination and tenacity earned her the position of Vice Champion in the overall standings of the competition. Despite a weight disadvantage in her category, she won a fourth-place finish in the first round of the Rotax championship. This elevated her to the Junior division, where she continued to achieve commendable results with only a few days of practice.
Shriya's career reached a turning point in 2022, when her talent earned her national recognition. The prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar was presented to her by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, in recognition of her early contributions to motorsports. She was one of fourteen drivers in the 
world to be selected for the FIA- GIRLS ON TRACK RISING STARS PROGRAMME 2022 in France. This global platform highlighted not only her exceptional driving skills, but also her potential as a global motorsport celebrity.
Shreya receiving FMSCI Annual Awards 2022
As she continues her pursuit of becoming one of India's few Formula One drivers, Shriya Lohia remains dedicated to rigorous training and unwavering commitment to the sport. Her accomplishments serve as an inspiration for aspiring young athletes, especially girls, to pursue careers in motorsports, and her journey symbolizes the spirit of determination and talent in the field.
==Achievements==
* National Rotax Max Championship 2018 - Fourth Position 
 
* Outstanding Woman in Motorsports 2018 award by FMSCI
 
* Participated in Rotax Asia Max Challenge Malaysia 2019 - Round 1
 
* Vice Champion at the 2019 JKTYRE FMSCI IAME X30 National Championship in the Cadet category Overall Championship 
 
* 1st position at the 2019 JKTYRE FMSCI D2BD -GOT National Championship in 8-12 years category
 
* Prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rastriya Bal Puraskar by Honorable PM Narendra Modi
 
* Finished 1st Overall in Meritus Cup Endurance Race India, 2022
 
* Awarded with FMSCI Special Award for receiving the Pradhan Mantri Rastriya Bal Puraskar, 2022
 
* 1st Position in Rotax Max Championship India, 2022 - Round 2
 
* Awarded with Zee TV youngest achiever in Motorsports, 2023
Category:2008 births
Category:Indian people
Category:Racing drivers