[8] Eaton began kart racing at the age of ten[1] in the Comer cadet class, gaining invaluable track craft along with numerous podiums and wins.

Eaton completed her first season racing cars in 2007, in the SAXMAX Championship at various tracks around the United Kingdom with a highest position of fourth place.

After a tough season where she missed several rounds due to a lack of budget, Eaton managed to achieve eleven top-ten finishes and a third place qualifying position.

In 2014, Eaton returned to the British Racing and Sports Car Club (BRSCC) Mazda MX-5 Supercup Championship for the last time.

In 2017, Eaton began with a year out, and was then offered a one off drive for the 2017 Blancpain GT Series in a Ferrari 488 GT3 run by AF Corse.

Following ten laps of practice, Eaton entered the race as one of the 52 cars starting, and finished in first position in the Am cup,[13] making her the first female driver ever to win a class in the series.

[15] Eaton appeared on ITV's Drive in 2015, coaching rapper Professor Green in various racing car challenges over a five-week period.

Eaton and Professor Green were the most successful pairing, staying out of the eliminator night race and making it through to the final round.

[25] During the first episode of the third series, Jeremy Clarkson referred to her simply as, "Abbie", suggesting that Amazon may have finally made a decision in this matter.

[30] She is a Driver Ambassador for Racing Pride, an LGBT rights charity working in the motorsport industry to promote inclusivity across the sport, and amongst its technological and commercial partners.