Wingett races an Australian-built 1962 Elfin Formula Junior in both circuit and hillclimb events around her home state of Victoria.
The third of 20 cars built between 1961 and ‘64, the car’s pedigree includes racing at 40 circuits across the globe.
Upon receiving the invitation to race at Goodwood in February, Wingett set about raising the necessary funds to ship the car and equipment to England via a GoFundMe campaign.
“[The car] is expected to arrive in August, I think the first week of August, which is pretty amazing,” Wingett told Speedcafe.
“Obviously that’s quite early, but we wanted to allow a little bit of time or a buffer. Because of the war and different things, they have to go the long way around.
“By allowing that buffer, if anything happens – I hope it doesn’t – but if it does, then we’ve got a little bit of time to play with so I don’t miss the event.
“It’d be awful to have shipped the car and then it doesn’t arrive in time.”
At just 25 years old, Wingett’s goal is to be the flag-bearer for youth in historic racing on the biggest stage in the sport.
“It’s the most prestigious and iconic historic race event, I feel blessed to have the opportunity to represent Australia and youth in historic motorsport,” Wingett said.
“There’s not much youth in the sport, so it’s great to be representing us, and it’s a massive milestone in my racing career.
“It’s been on the bucket list for a while. To have the opportunity to go is amazing, let alone being able to race is just next level.”
Despite being a third-generation racer after her father and grandfather, Wingett stumbled into racing from outside of the sport.
At 16, Wingett shared a Mini alongside her brother at the Historic Leyburn Sprints in Queensland, catching the motorsport bug.
“I got really sick in high school. I used to be very sporty, I swam for nationals, [I was] swimming seven times a week,” Wingett added.
“I got really sick with chronic fatigue through glandular fever, they believe. So I had to stop everything, I just couldn’t keep physically up to it all.
“I was always very outgoing and wanted to do stuff, and Dad said ‘How about we put you in a race car? It’s a little less physical. It’s very mentally draining, but less physical on your body. And you said if you hate it, no loss. We’ll just sell the car and you move on’.
“I fell in love with it the minute I sat in the car.
“Then through me doing it, my brother really wanted to get involved and my sister has actually just started as well in historics, so it’s a real family-oriented sport for us.”
Alongside racing the Elfin, Wingett has also recently raced Formula 2 machinery owned by historic racer Peter Williams, and family-owned Hyundai Excels.
“My brother and I dabbled a little bit in Excels, and I’m still keen to continue,” Wingett said.
“I haven’t done a bit in a while, our focus has been historics for me, but it’s not the same.
“Excel is very competitive and you want to get to that next level, but that’s not what it’s about for me. I just want to do it for fun and I never want it to become unpleasant.”
While the Elfin is currently en route to the UK, Wingett’s GoFundMe remains open for donations.
The 2026 Goodwood Revival will be held on September 18-20.
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