Verena Mei

Verena Mei is an American professional rally race car driver, stunt driver, model, and television personality. Born in Pearl City, Hawaii, she first entered the automotive industry as a promotional model for Toyo Tires in the early 2000s, which sparked her interest in competitive motorsports and stunt driving.

After attending stunt driving and racing schools, Mei earned her NHRA Pro Drag Racing License in 2002. She transitioned from modeling into competitive driving, becoming one of the first women to compete in Formula Drift. She went on to achieve success in time attack and rally racing, including winning a national class championship in the Rally America series and competing as part of the all-female TrueCar Racing Team.

Beyond competitive racing, Mei has worked as a professional stunt driver and on-screen talent for automotive commercials and major media productions. Her screen appearances include a role in the feature film The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and television stunt work, alongside hosting car-focused shows and gaming broadcasts related to motorsports.

In addition to her driving career, Mei has served as an instructor at the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles and founded an automotive adventure company. She remains active in commercial stunt driving, automotive consulting, and esports racing initiatives.