Mission Statement

The GRID Network, GRID Ranking and GRID Endurance Performance Index’s mission is to share the love of racing with everyone. Auto racing is a beautiful sport that brings the brightest minds together in engineering, athletes pushing themselves in a competitive environment and pushing automotive technology limits to benefit the public. 

It is the only sport where behind the helmet, any person of any race, gender or sexual orientation can compete against each other on equal grounds. Motorsport is a universal concept and should be a welcoming environment for anyone who wants to participate locally or professionally. That is why we take our role seriously when presenting motorsports in an inclusive and welcoming manner to a diverse audience. 

One of the most significant barriers in motorsport is the lack of accessibility to young audiences. Any child can play basketball, football or soccer at their neighborhood park, but motorsport is more limited and presents the highest costs to enter than traditional stick and ball sports. These barriers are still present at professional levels, as sponsorship is critical in the success and advancement of a racer’s career.

Part of our mission is to support initiatives to introduce motorsport to new diverse audiences, promote equity in motorsport and present a platform for underrepresented groups. GRID’s “Women In Motorsport” program highlights the women behind the wheel and pit wall inspiring many to enter a predominately male industry. Our coverage focuses on reporting stories about how we can be a better community that is more inclusive to everyone.

Together, we all can make motorsport a genuinely wonderful experience for everyone. 

– Joe Samaniego
Founder of GRID Network