Shea Adam
American auto racing reporter
Shea Adam (born January 11, 1990) is an American-Canadian motorsport reporter on television and radio. She is best known for her work with IMSA and its support series through Radio Le Mans, but has also worked for IndyCar, GT World Challenge America and the Bathurst 12 Hour.
Early life and education
Shea Adam was born on January 11, 1990. Adam's mother is a former news anchor for Miami ABC affiliate WPLG, and her father, Bill Adam, was a race car driver for 42 years and commentated on racing events for 10 years. She attended Palmer Trinity School in Miami, before earning degrees in creative writing and history from Florida State University in 2011.
Career
Following her graduation, Adam worked for a car dealership which entailed the delivery of press cars across the state of Florida. She acted as a grid girl at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in 2011. Adam met Radio Le Mans commentator and owner John Hindhaugh at the 2012 24 Hours of Daytona. Hindhaugh later offered her a job reporting from the pit lane at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June of that year.
Adam worked as a graphics supervisor for the American Le Mans Series, a role she held for the 2012 and 2013 seasons.
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