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Minibikes graduate Paige Mullen set for this year’s Ulster Superbike Championship, aboard Boss-E Racing’s R3 Yamaha.
Eva Mullen takes up the story about Paige’s early career, how she has worked her way towards this opportunity:
Paige’s motorsport journey began in 2019 at a mini moto try-out at Athboy Karting Circuit. What started as a try out quickly turned into a passion, and by the end of that year she had committed to racing, entering the IMC Winter Series and stepping into championship competition.
After moving into the Bambam class, her early momentum was-interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With limited racing, Paige focused on practice and development, using the downtime to sharpen her skills.
When competition resumed in 2021, she returned stronger than ever, becoming a regular front-runner and earning her, her first & multiple podiums through the 2021 and 2022 season.
Her performances caught the attention of Boss-E Racing, who signed her for the 2023 season. Paige delivered an outstanding year, finishing as the top female rider in six of seven rounds, achieving the team’s first-ever second and third overall podiums, and earning BamBammer of Round 9 for her race craft and technical ability.
In 2024, Paige progressed to the Junior Gearbox 125cc class, where she consistently challenged the front of the field and secured multiple podium finishes. She then stepped up again into the highly competitive MiniGP 140cc class, rapidly closing the gap to experienced riders, who also compete within the USBK moto one class.
A standout ride saw her finish just three-tenths of a second from the win, earning Star Rider of the Round, followed later by her first Q1 pole position.
With her development outgrowing the minibike platform, the next step became clear. Paige will now move on from the IMC Championship and take on the Ulster Superbike Championship onboard the Boss-E Racing Yamaha R3.
While the support of her family, team, and mentors has played an-important role in her development, the performance on track is down to the rider.
Racing cannot be-coached from the side-lines in the heat of battle, it is-earned through commitment, confidence, and execution which Paige continues to prove that she has all three.
As she steps into this next phase of her career, Paige does so with momentum, belief, and a clear sense of purpose. Her journey stands as a powerful example of what dedication and resilience can achieve, and her presence on the track sends a strong message to the next generation of female racers that girls belong here.
Paige is helping pave the way forward for females – showing that the opportunities are real, the competition is open, girls belong at the front of the grid and at the front of the grid is exactly where Paige intends to be. Paige will head soon to Spain for Ernie Coates Track Week where we will be collaborating closely with our partners Chawkie Racing to help fine-tune and develop her racing skills.
Thanks to Unlimited Industries for the fantastic graphics as per usual never fails and a huge thank you to our main sponsors who help keep the wheels turning! Photo courtesy of Eva Mullen
Words by Eva Mullen
