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Patrick Woods-Toth

Patrick Woods-Toth (born 30 October 2003) is a Canadian racing driver. He was the 2023 Formula 4 United States Championship champion,[1] and the following year became the 2024 Formula Regional Americas champion, driving for Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport.[2]

Patrick Woods-Toth
NationalityCanada Canadian
Born (2003-10-30) 30 October 2003 (age 21)
Saint-Lazare, Quebec, Canada
Formula Regional Americas Championship career
Debut season2024
Current teamCrosslink Kiwi Motorsport
Starts17 (17 entries)
Wins8
Podiums14
Poles6
Fastest laps9
Best finish1st in 2024
Championship titles
2023
2024		Formula 4 United States Championship
Formula Regional Americas Championship
Last updated on: 22 November 2024.

Career

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Early career and karting

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After losing his parents as a young boy, Woods-Toth was raised by his grandparents and developed his passion for motorsports from his grandfather, with whom he'd drive ATVs and snowmobiles for a number of years.[3] At the age of 14, Woods-Toth joined the Ron Fellows Karting Championship, and he would go onto win the 2022 edition of the championship alongside the Canadian Karting Championship and the Canadian Open Championship.[4] At the conclusion of 2022, Woods-Toth attended the Radford Racing School in Arizona thanks to the F4 US Scholarship Award, which he earned from his performances in Fellows' local karting championship.[5]

Formula 4 United States Championship

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In 2023, Woods-Toth graduated to Formula 4 competition, competing in the Formula 4 United States Championship with Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport.[6] In his debut race, he claimed a podium finish, falling short to race-winner Carl Bennett.[7] During the second race meeting, at Road America, Woods-Toth claimed his first career F4 race victory.[8] He would claim three more over the course of the season, adding another during the Road America weekend[9] alongside one each at Mid-Ohio[10] and Circuit of the Americas.[11] Across the 18-race season, Woods-Toth stood on the podium 14 times, culminating in him earning the championship title at season's end.[12] Alongside his championship victory, Woods-Toth earned a scholarship to compete in the Formula Regional Americas Championship in 2024.[13]

Formula Regional Oceania Championship

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In January 2024, Woods-Toth traveled to New Zealand to take part in the Formula Regional Oceania Championship, competing for his 2023 F4 team Kiwi Motorsport.[14][15] Over the course of the 15-race season, he claimed four podium finishes and a season-high second during the reverse grid race at Highlands Motorsport Park, finishing third in the championship and claiming rookie of the year honors.[16]

Formula Regional Americas Championship

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Following his 2023 Formula 4 title, Woods-Toth stepped up to the Formula Regional Americas Championship in 2024, joining Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport.[17] He claimed pole in his debut race at NOLA Motorsports Park,[18] before finishing runner-up in round one to Cole Kleck. In race two of the weekend, he claimed his first career FR Americas victory.[19] Later on in the season, Woods-Toth clinched the championship title after the second of three races at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park,[2] in what was ultimately a three race sweep in his native country. Woods-Toth did not appear on the grid at COTA for the final round of the season.[20]

Personal life

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Woods-Toth attended John Abbott College, pursuing a degree in engineering during his racing career.[21]

Racing record

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Career summary

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Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2023 Formula 4 United States Championship Crosslink/Kiwi Motorsport 18 5 1 2 14 263.5 1st
2024 Formula Regional Oceania Championship Kiwi Motorsport 15 0 0 0 4 255 3rd
Formula Regional Americas Championship Crosslink Kiwi Motorsports 17 8 6 9 14 294.5 1st

Complete Formula 4 United States Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Pos Points
2023 Crosslink/Kiwi Motorsport NOL
1
2 		NOL
2
3 		NOL
3
3 		ROA
1
1 		ROA
2
5 		ROA
3
1 		MOH
1
5 		MOH
2
3 		MOH
3
1 		NJM
1
5 		NJM
2
2 		NJM
3
3 		VIR
1
3 		VIR
2
15 		VIR
3
3 		COA
1
3 		COA
2
3 		COA
3
1 		1st 263.5

Complete Formula Regional Oceania Championship Results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 DC Points
2024 Kiwi Motorsport TAU
1
16 		TAU
2
5 		TAU
3
9 		MAN
1
8 		MAN
2
4 		MAN
3
6 		HMP
1
3 		HMP
2
4 		HMP
3
6 		CHR
1
7 		CHR
2
3 		CHR
3
3 		HIG
1
6 		HIG
2
2 		HIG
3
9 		3rd 255

Complete Formula Regional Americas Championship Results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 DC Points
2024 Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport NOL
1
2 		NOL
2
1 		NOL
3
2 		ROA
1
1 		ROA
2
12† 		ROA
3
Ret 		IMS
1
1 		IMS
2
6 		IMS
3
1 		MOH
1
2 		MOH
2
3 		NJM
1
3 		NJM
2
3 		NJM
3
1 		MOS
1
1 		MOS
2
1 		MOS
3
1 		COT
1
 COT
2
 1st 294.5

References

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  1. ^ "Patrick Woods-Toth Crowned F4 U.S. 2023 Driver Champion". F4 US Championship. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b Wood, Ida (2024-09-01). "Woods-Toth wins FRegional Americas' first races in Canada, and the title". Formula Scout. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  3. ^ Rainbird, Daniel (1 September 2023). "For a rising star in Canadian auto racing, one of the biggest challenges is off track". National Post. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  4. ^ Hendry, Glenn (8 March 2023). "Bowmanville karting series champ earns seat with F4 racing team this weekend". inSauga.com. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Woods-Toth named to Radford Racing School's F4 U.S. Scholarship Award School". Racer. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport Brings New and Returning Drivers to NOLA". F4 US Championship. 7 March 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Bennett scores first career F4 U.S. win in NOLA season Opener". Racer. 11 March 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Woods-Toth takes first career F4 US victory at Road America". Racer. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Costello, Woods-Toth split Sunday F4 US wins at Road America". Racer. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  10. ^ "Soto-Schirripa, Woods-Toth win in F4 U.S. at Mid-Ohio". Racer. 25 June 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  11. ^ "FR Americas and F4 US champions Hedge and Woods-Toth win COTA finales". Racer. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  12. ^ Wood, Ida (4 November 2023). "Patrick Woods-Toth wins US F4 title at Circuit of the Americas". Formula Scout. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  13. ^ "Woods-Toth Showed Speed and Consistency en route to 2023 F4 Championship". Inside Track News. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  14. ^ Wood, Ida (12 January 2024). "US F4 champion Patrick Woods-Toth to race in FRegional Oceania". Formula Scout. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  15. ^ "F4 US champion joins Toyota Formula Regional Oceania grid". Velocity News. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  16. ^ Wood, Ida (18 February 2024). "Aron "had to get crafty" resisting Woods-Toth for FRegional Oceania win". Formula Scout. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  17. ^ "Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport Brings Thirteen to FR Americas and JSF4 Season Opener". RTD Media. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024. Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport brings nine drivers to New Orleans this weekend including... 2023 F4 United States Champion and now FR Americas rookie Patrick Woods-Toth.
  18. ^ "Patrick Woods-Toth Takes NOLA Pole". FR Americas. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  19. ^ "Patrick Woods-Toth Earns First Career FR Americas Win At NOLA". Inside Track News. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  20. ^ "COTA-FR-EntryList 20241028.pdf" (PDF). FR Americas. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  21. ^ "F4 U.S. Drivers Return to the Classroom". F4 US Championship. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
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