Originally born in El Salvador, Rafael Martinez has called Houston home since 1997. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master of Science in Finance from the University of Houston to start his career as an entrepreneur, trader, and investor.

Rafa has successfully established himself in the natural gas industry, where he is a partner at a global commodity trading firm. His professional experience includes owning and investing in various companies and innovative startups.

Before Rafa ventured into the world of racing, he had always been a huge fan and avid supercar collector. As a true enthusiast, he enjoys the thrill of driving the beasts in his own auto fleet – which includes a Ferrari SF90, McLaren P1 and Senna, Ford GT, and others.

In April of 2021, Rafa took his McLaren 600LT to the track and is making plans to race in Porsche Club of America (PCA) and GT4 competitions in the near future.

When it’s time to step on the brakes, Rafa enjoys sharing his life and love of racing with his wife and two children.

British racing driver Jon Lancaster began as a young karting champion before successfully climbing the European open wheel ladder. Lancaster, despite being under-funded for much of his single-seater career, had the talent to reach and win in GP2 where he competed and beat future Formula One drivers Felipe Nasr, Alexander Rossi and Marcus Ericsson.

A switch to sports car in 2015 proved instantly successful. Lancaster won the LMP2 class of the European Le Mans Series immediately, and has gained a reputation as a talented, quick driver who is just as comfortable battling wheel-to-wheel with top pro drivers as he is pairing and coaching up-and-coming Bronze-level drivers.

When he’s not behind the wheel, Lancaster can be found rooting for his hometown Leeds United.

Jem Hepworth is a British racing driver whose exceptional talent and unwavering determination have positioned her as a rising star in motorsports. Hailing from Devon, England, Jem's passion for speed ignited at seven when she first started racing quad bikes.

With an impressive seven-year stint in karting, Jem honed her skills and gained invaluable race craft experience. Her dedication and hard work paid off, leading her to achieve success early in her career. She became the rookie champion in her first year of go-karting and secured the prestigious Wessex Championship title in 2018.

Jem's journey was pivotal when she became an ambassador for Motorsport Woman, an organisation dedicated to supporting and empowering women in motorsports. Together, they have worked tirelessly to build a community for women in the sport and inspire the next generation of racers. Guided by their unwavering belief in her potential, Jem embarked on her first car championship and accomplished a remarkable feat by winning the championship in her rookie year at 19, becoming the youngest woman to achieve such a milestone.

Jem has consistently showcased her speed and precision on the track throughout her career. She was the fastest female driver in high-profile shootouts, including the W-series Arizona F4 test and the Heart of Racing GT4 test in 2022. Jem's racing career has seen her drive many vehicles, from Formula 3 and Formula 4 cars to GT4s, GT3s, and prototypes.

Signing with RAFA Racing has further propelled Jem's career to new heights. Racing alongside Rafa, their collaboration has proven to be a winning combination. They achieved podium success, showcasing exceptional teamwork and skill at the inaugural round of the McLaren Trophy at Paul Ricard in France, securing two impressive second-place finishes.

As Jem's journey unfolds, her sights are set on the iconic Spa circuit in Belgium. She aims to solidify her position as a rising star in the racing world and continues to serve as an ambassador for RAFA Racing Club, inspiring fellow racers and fans alike with her passion and determination.

American professional racer and RAFA Racing Club driver coach Cameron Lawrence can fill a record book with his racing accomplishments.

The Florida-native-turned-Texan was the youngest champion in Trans Am’s history at the time of his 2013 championship, which he followed up with another title in 2014 and narrowly missed a third.

He parlayed that success into a 2015 GTD class victory at the Rolex 24 At Daytona in just his first try at the race. He added another win at Watkins Glen and a pole during the season to claim the North American Endurance Cup championship.

Before bringing his considerable talent behind the wheel and as a coach to RAFA Racing, Lawrence jumped between a variety of cars ranging from prototypes to NASCAR Xfinity Series and Truck Series road course races.

Cameron, his wife Morgan, and their daughter are now full-time Austin residents.

Paige Victoria Morales is a talented and determined aspiring competitive racing driver of Hispanic descent. With a fiery passion for motorsports and an unwavering work ethic, she has paved her way into the seat of the esteemed RAFA Racing Team. Born and raised in Texas, Paige's thirst for speed ignited at the tender age of three when she would joyfully ride horses alongside her father. However, her close friend, who owned a Porsche GT3, genuinely sparked her fascination with driving, revealing the exhilaration of pushing a car to its limits.

Weekends spent with her friend, attending local car shows in Houston, introduced Paige to the world of racing, and it was during one of these events she had the fortuitous encounter with Rafa. Impressed by her passion and knowledge of cars, Rafa invited Paige and her father to join him at MSR Houston for a track day. From that moment on, she embraced the thrill of the track and has never missed an opportunity to test her skills and improve her racing prowess.

In just a remarkable span of 8 months, Paige's driving abilities have grown exponentially. Supported by her dedicated father and the entire team at Rafa, she has been able to chase her dreams and conquer her goals in the racing world. Paige's ultimate aspiration is to achieve extraordinary success in her racing career, hoping to inspire and empower other women who share her passion and dreams.

Paige Victoria Morales exemplifies the essence of a Latina driver breaking barriers, determined to make her mark on the competitive racing scene. With her unwavering determination, relentless drive, and unyielding passion, she is poised to leave an indelible imprint on motorsports.

There’s never been a racing driver like Ian Porter.

For years, Ian was better recognized at “Crimsix,” his gamer tag during a Hall of Fame esports career that saw him become a three-time world champion and the all-time winningest Call of Duty player the gaming world has ever seen.

He still draws a crowd and thunderous applause when he returns to esports venues, but he left the competitive gaming world to take on sim racing with an eye on becoming a professional racer in the “real world.”

Porter met the RAFA Racing team at a track day event and a conversation led to an offer to grow his career with the team.

The results were immediate. After a winter of training off track, Porter stepped behind the wheel at the opening round of Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and won the opening two races without ever falling behind.

The sky is the limit for Ian in his new analog world.

In November of 2023, RAFA Racing brought female drivers from around the world to Texas for their first RAFA Racing Female Driver Development shootout. One driver stood above the rest.

Caroline Candas, who grew up in France and attends school in the sports car racing Mecca of Le Mans, showed poise, intelligence and an ability to learn and improve quickly over two days of the shootout and was selected to represent RAFA Racing during the 2024 Porsche Sprint Challenge North America season.

Though her background included a successful karting career and a season of front-wheel-drive Touring Cars in France, the Porsche Cayman and the competition level in Porsche Sprint Challenge was sure to provide a stout test.

Caroline passed it easily, finishing second to her teammate in the opening two races. By the mid-point of the season, she had earned her first career win.

The first of many.