Torsten Gross // Just Hands MOTORSPORTS

I am a C6 Quadriplegic who had a diving accident in 1994, when I was 15 years old. While it changed my life physically, it didn't change my addiction for speed and extreme activities. Beyond racing, I love Scuba Diving (I am the worlds only Quadriplegic that is a Rescue Scuba Diver) and Handcycling (I did 12 marathons in 12 months).

I started in this sport in 2021. My entry into Motorsports was because of a confluence of events: 1) we moved to Sharon CT, 7 miles away from Lime Rock Park, the countries most strategic race track 2) for our wedding anniversary my wife surprised me with a track day at Lime Rock, giving me a taste of track driving 3) I was born with a need for speed. While I know nothing about cars, I love driving.

Track driving is one of the most freeing experiences for someone in a wheelchair. After I clip in, I leave my chair in the paddock and I am 100% equal with everyone.

2023 marked my first year into competitive driving. I competed in NASA Time Trials (Watkins Glan), International GT (VIR), and World Racing League (COTA) events. 2024 surprised everyone (including me!) with multiple P1 and P2 finishes. 

I live with my wife Maggie and dog Beau, in Sharon, CT and am in the marketing world as well as a public speaker. 

In 2022 I co-founded Just Hands Foundation, an organization dedicated to getting people who use their hands to drive into performance driving. Please visit www.justhands.org for more.