Her racing career began in 1996 with the Procar BMW Compact Cup.
Among her notable achievements are a 7th overall finish at the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans (LMP1 Lola Aston Martin), two Le Mans Series podiums, and a victory at the Spa 12 Hours in 2008. She was an Audi factory driver in DTM from 2006 to 2007 and has competed in prestigious events like the Nürburgring 24 Hours and Paris-Dakar Rally. A versatile sports enthusiast, Vanina Ickx is also a proud mother of two children.