




Tayla Purves on – Voices of the Industry20250306210053
Tayla Purves on – Voices of the Industry
Your Story MattersMarch 6, 2025
The motor industry is cutthroat, high-pressure, and still largely male-dominated.
These are three key phrases often associated with the industry—whether in automotive or motorsports. The expectation that remains is that it’s hard work, all-consuming...
Healing, Racing, and Raising the Bar20250306140019
Healing, Racing, and Raising the Bar
Your Story MattersMarch 6, 2025
For Natasha Sky, dirt bikes aren't just a sport—they’re a lifeline.
After motherhood and battling post-natal anxiety, she found freedom and healing on the motocross track. Now she’s racing, coaching, and raising the bar for women in motorsport....
Finding My Place in the Burnout Scene20250304205200
Finding My Place in the Burnout Scene
Your Story MattersMarch 4, 2025
If you’d told me a few years ago—back when I was a city girl in Brisbane—that I’d be out near the paddocks in the Whitsundays, I wouldn’t have believed you. But here I am, alongside my family, co-owning a mechanical workshop, raising three kids, owni...
Dispelling the Myths About “Imposter Syndrome”20241127010021
Dispelling the Myths About “Imposter Syndrome”
Bridget BellNovember 27, 2024
It’s important to note that imposter syndrome isn’t actually a syndrome at all. It’s a phenomenon. Pathologising feelings of self-doubt can be harmful because it suggests there’s something inherently wrong with you, when in reality, it’s a common exp...
Underrepresentation by Confirmation Bias20241017050059
Underrepresentation by Confirmation Bias
Bridget BellOctober 17, 2024
Confirmation bias is a psychological phenomenon that significantly impacts women in male-dominated environments, such as motorsport and the broader automotive industry. This bias manifests in various ways, affecting women’s experiences, career advanc...
Karen Bawden From the Street to the Strip20240823075906
Karen Bawden From the Street to the Strip
Bridget BellAugust 23, 2024
For many, the thrill of motorsport begins in childhood, and for Karen Bawden, this was certainly the case. Growing up with a passion for cars and the electrifying atmosphere of motor racing events, Karen’s journey into the world of drag racing was a ...
Opportunities are Red Hot in the Red Centre20240821174040
Opportunities are Red Hot in the Red Centre
Bridget BellAugust 21, 2024
Getting a break in the motorsport industry often hinges on connections as much as knowledge. Many spectators in the grandstand dream of picking up the microphone, eager to entertain with their witty commentary and in-depth knowledge of cars and drive...
Resilient: How to Get It Without the Trauma20240727183921
Resilient: How to Get It Without the Trauma
Bridget BellJuly 27, 2024
Navigating male-dominated fields like automotive, motorsports, and plant maintenance can feel like driving on a bumpy road. For women in these spaces, resilience is essential—not just to survive but to thrive. The good news? You don’t need to go thro...
Skincare, Hygiene and Presentation20240605221015
Skincare, Hygiene and Presentation
Bridget BellJune 5, 2024
A Professional’s Guide, for Motorsport and Trade. In the world of motorsport, whether you’re a racer or an influencer, how you present yourself matters. Not only does it affect your personal brand, but it also influences those around you. Here...
The Impact of Role Modelling20240516205729
The Impact of Role Modelling
Bridget BellMay 16, 2024
Have you ever looked up to someone in motorsport or in the pits and felt inspired by their actions both on and off the track? Role models play a significant role in shaping the culture of motorsport teams and events. Their behaviour, language, and at...
RIP Anita Board20171112090000
RIP Anita Board
Myrtle MotorheadNovember 12, 2017
The entire motorsport community across the entire world is realing after the tragic accident on Saturday at the Perth Motorplex, which claimed the life of 8 year old Anita Board during her licensing pass. At Girls Torque we know Anita from her smilin...
Racers against Bullies20171023032700
Racers against Bullies
Myrtle MotorheadOctober 23, 2017
Everyone thinks that just because you’re in the public eye, and appear confident on the outside, that you can’t be a victim of bullying behaviour. But I’m here to tell you first hand that anyone can be a victim, and it hurts just th...