“I’d rather pay someone than get my hands dirty.”20160706041100
“I’d rather pay someone than get my hands dirty.”
July 6, 2016
Whilst promoting the GirlsTorque Workshops I realised it wasn’t the first time I’d heard this comment. Each time someone says this I feel an entire generation has lost the will to learn and the drive to be in control. Have you ever notice...
The Gender Equality Cat Fight is Real20160308015500
The Gender Equality Cat Fight is Real
March 8, 2016
Playing in a traditionally men’s domain, whether it’s work or sport, can have some serious disadvantages for the average female. Sure, not all blokes are out-rightly sexist, but equality in the work place was only introduced about 30 year...
It’s My Turn in the Shed20160223005600
It’s My Turn in the Shed
February 23, 2016
I’m working on a project. It’s nothing to do with engines or motorsport. I’ve found some really cool office renovation ideas on pinterest, so I’ve decided I’m capable, and have started to do some building. I’ve don...
The “Black Dog” races too.20160212022900
The “Black Dog” races too.
February 12, 2016
You might think race drivers, crew and officials are all super happy, outgoing and well-adjusted people, without a care in the world and loads of self-esteem. But what if I told you there are experienced drivers who have nerves so bad they will throw...
AWMN in Profile: Terri Sander20160204020000
AWMN in Profile: Terri Sander
February 4, 2016
My passion is DRAG RACING and I’m a wife, mother and grandmother, and I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2003 aged 47 years. Name: Terri Sander aka mama My current race car is a left-hand drive Rover called “MAMA’S TOY” Its debut wa...
Girls Encouraged to “Have a Go”20160131065900
Girls Encouraged to “Have a Go”
January 31, 2016
A very special and yet disturbing story reached our desk this week, about a young girl who was told by her teacher, that real girls can’t be race car drivers. This comment caused us and every woman worldwide to take a step back in shock. Watchi...
Girls are Stepping into all Roles20160131062300
Girls are Stepping into all Roles
January 31, 2016
Think of any role in motorsport, team manager, driver, mechanic, photographer, track marshall, and I’ll bet you a new set of tyres, that somewhere there is a woman in that very role. Now while this observation may not surprise some of you, ther...
Crew Member Profile: Mick Kahle20150930060600
Crew Member Profile: Mick Kahle
September 30, 2015
Here I was minding my own business, enjoying watching the drag racing when I had the time. No pressure, no stress, just going at my own pace. Then Andy (my wife) introduces me to the husband of a friend who is drag racing a still street registered Fo...
AWMN in Profile: AndyK20150914060300
AWMN in Profile: AndyK
September 14, 2015
The PokenOz drag racing team didn’t start with an easy ride, but with determination, support from friends and extreme love for the sport, the team is finally completing its first full season of racing. About 4 years ago, after crewing for a frien...
AWMN in Profile: Lisa Sherry20150909055900
AWMN in Profile: Lisa Sherry
September 9, 2015
Lisa has crewed for her father, Bob Sherry, since she was 16 but has been at the track watching her dad race since the age of 5. In 1993 she raced her daily drive, a white VN 308 Commodore, and then in 1995 Lisa had a run down the track in a hot 308 ...
Surviving the “off season”20150630034200
Surviving the “off season”
June 30, 2015
Whether your season finished early due to breakage, or it’s just the regular “off season” … then if you’re anything like me, simply going without for even a few months is a terrifying thought akin to “going cold tu...
AWMN in Profile: Niki Zakrzewski20150627021200
AWMN in Profile: Niki Zakrzewski
June 27, 2015
The Winternats, Australia’s biggest annual drag racing event, was a great result for myself, my race team & Harley Davidson VRod enthusiasts around the world, running 2 x 8.6 ET’s and getting into the semis & bugger when I cherrie...
AWMN in Profile: Kellie Kidd20150519011400
AWMN in Profile: Kellie Kidd
May 19, 2015
Apart from running around after 2 kids, I’m on Online Personal Shopper @ Woolworths… and I have a 60kg Rottweiler named Thor. On the weekends when I’m not racing, I love watersking with family and friends. We used to do marathon ski...
How to be Mum on Race Day20150514054100
How to be Mum on Race Day
May 14, 2015
So you've decided you'd like to step into the drivers seat, but what to do with the kids while you're trying to focus on a good race. Race days are long and tiring enough for adults, but kids can get bored pretty quickly, and there's plenty of danger...
How to steal all the attention at a show?20150430013000
How to steal all the attention at a show?
April 30, 2015
On the weekend I attended a Vintage Collectors Market and Car Show with a couple of friends, to show of my old drag racing car. Although it was only a small event, all three of us were run off our feet until closing time talking, posing for pictures,...
Do you really want to be facebook friends with all your fans?20150420031200
Do you really want to be facebook friends with all your fans?
April 20, 2015
Whether you like it or not, being a racer means you have fans. Whether you’re an international celebrity or just a celebrity in your street, you can’t avoid the fact that there are people out there who think what you do is really cool, an...
AWMN in Profile: Ruth Bowler20150327142400
AWMN in Profile: Ruth Bowler
March 27, 2015
by Ruth Bowler Recently returned from competing overseas, Ruthie “Racer” Bowler is continuing her 2015 Aussie Racing Cars campaign with a return to Tasmania and Symmons Plains. Whilst bringing the popular Ford Coupe back to Launceston is always excit...
AWMN in Profile: Maria20140728041400
AWMN in Profile: Maria
July 28, 2014
I started my racing, can’t call it a career as I only do it for fun……..in 2007. I was 43 and had been married for 25 years. I had no training, no input, no guidance. I got in the car and drove like I thought I had to. BIG mistake! I blew two engines,...
AWMN in Profile: Zara Board20140621150050
AWMN in Profile: Zara Board
June 21, 2014
With an amazingly supportive family, and race family, Zara has been able to travel all over Australia to compete in Junior Drag racing events, not just competing in races, but also appearing at car shows to encourage more people to enjoy the sport sh...
AWMN in Profile: Sienna Comito20140621145012
AWMN in Profile: Sienna Comito
June 21, 2014
Now Sienna now "drags" her brother Jayden to watch her race almost every weekend somewhere around the state of Western Australia with the Wanneroo Junior Motocross Club and Quad Riders WA....