Sector Report: The Risky Road Less Travelled20250514135547
Sector Report: The Risky Road Less Travelled
May 14, 2025
In support of Global Road Safety Week, Lara Wilde shares practical tips for staying safe on remote roads and handling unexpected situations with cautious confidence....
Sector Report: Women Lead the Charge20250509210123
Sector Report: Women Lead the Charge
May 9, 2025
at Tyrepower Joondalup Festival of Motoring The roar of engines wasn’t the only sound echoing through the streets at this year’s Tyrepower Joondalup Festival of Motoring. For the first time in the event’s history, an all-female crew took charge of th...
Sector Report: Breaking Barriers20250308060052
Sector Report: Breaking Barriers
March 8, 2025
Women have reshaped motorsports, trades, and automotive industries—breaking barriers, innovating, and leading the way. Their impact is undeniable. #IWD2025...
Sector Report: Industry Changes20250307211351
Sector Report: Industry Changes
March 7, 2025
Women are shaping the future of motorsports! From track to pit lane, discover how female talent is transforming the industry. #IWD2025 #WomenInMotorsport...
Sector Report: Voices of the Industry20250306210053
Sector Report: Voices of the Industry
March 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...
Sector Report: Finding My Place in the Burnout Scene20250304205200
Sector Report: Finding My Place in the Burnout Scene
March 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...
Sector Report: Opportunities are Red Hot in the Red Centre20240821174040
Sector Report: Opportunities are Red Hot in the Red Centre
August 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...
Sector Report: Revitalisation of Girls Torque Motorsport20240412164336
Sector Report: Revitalisation of Girls Torque Motorsport
April 12, 2024
In the wake of the passing of Girls Torque Motorsport founder Sue Corbett, the organisation is poised for a period of revitalisation. Bridget Bell has assumed the driver's seat, dedicated to breathing new life into Girls Torque and restoring it to th...
Sector Report: You Should Experience Motorsport At Least Once In Your Lifetime And Here’s Why.20210506113513
Sector Report: You Should Experience Motorsport At Least Once In Your Lifetime And Here’s Why.
May 6, 2021
Have you ever felt the adrenaline rush of being on a racetrack, the roar of powerful engines vibrating through your bones, or the thrill of watching skilled drivers manoeuvre their machines with precision and speed? If not, then you’re missing ...
Sector Report: Ten Stereotypes About Women in Motoring That Aren’t Always True20200506113814
Sector Report: Ten Stereotypes About Women in Motoring That Aren’t Always True
May 6, 2020
In the world of motoring, there are many stereotypes about women and their role in the industry. However, these stereotypes are often based on outdated assumptions and do not always reflect the reality of women’s involvement in motoring. Here a...
At just 12, she is the first ever female motocross champion in Zimbabwe20180611091836
At just 12, she is the first ever female motocross champion in Zimbabwe
June 11, 2018
“I race motocross because when I was young, my dad used to take me on his motorcycle. It was a great feeling. After my first experience and exposure on the bike, I went back and got faster and faster until I did not want to get off. It was after comp...
Profile on one of two female lead engineers in NASCAR Cup Series20180608091235
Profile on one of two female lead engineers in NASCAR Cup Series
June 8, 2018
Ashmore followed her childhood dreams and passion, and these days, she is a rare female working in the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series. The 2006 Coopersville High School graduate is the lead engineer on the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports MDS Transport...
Electric rally car with female crew20180531091441
Electric rally car with female crew
May 31, 2018
The car will be driven by an all-female crew made up of 10-time Dakar starter Andrea Peterhansel and FIM Bajas TT world champion Emma Clair, the programme spearheaded by Acciona’s Australian arm. Read full article Myrtle Motorhead Myrtle...
The WWI Ambulance Driver Who Dominated Banked Race Tracks20180521090222
The WWI Ambulance Driver Who Dominated Banked Race Tracks
May 21, 2018
War had a habit of making women into racers. With the men occupied on the battlefield, someone had to maneuver ambulances through shell-cratered roads at high speed, rushing to and from emergencies. Some women became absolutely infatuated with the ch...
Finding a place in the men’s world: A female rally scrutineer tells her story20180521085934
Finding a place in the men’s world: A female rally scrutineer tells her story
May 21, 2018
It takes boldness for a female to step into a field commonly known for men. That is what Bakanansa has done in becoming one of the best female mechanics as well as the only female motor rally scrutineer in Uganda. Read More: https://www.kawowo...
For most female racecar drivers, breaking through asphalt ceiling proves elusive20180517100357
For most female racecar drivers, breaking through asphalt ceiling proves elusive
May 17, 2018
Somewhere out there in the future, a woman will drive her racecar into victory lane at the end of a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race and lift the winner’s trophy high into the air. That day will make history of a remarkable sort. Since 1949, whe...
Sector Report: High school visit “Fuel the Female”20180517100213
Sector Report: High school visit “Fuel the Female”
May 17, 2018
A handful of women actually work on the IndyCars as mechanics and engineers. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosted a first-time event called “Fuel the Female” Tuesday, designed to attract more women into jobs in motorsports. Full ...
Sector Report: NHRA’s Leah Pritchett20180517095910
Sector Report: NHRA’s Leah Pritchett
May 17, 2018
Why have women drivers had a long history of winning at the top levels of drag racing but have had trouble finding victory lane in NASCAR and IndyCar? Leah Pritchett, a successful female driver in the National Hot Rod Association, said the answer isn...
Sector Report: Guide to Buying a Used Motorcycle20180516100541
Sector Report: Guide to Buying a Used Motorcycle
May 16, 2018
Looking for a used motorcycle is a lengthy process including many contemplations all the while determining what type of motorcycle you want. Cruiser, sport, touring- new or used and on top of it all – where should you look. What should you check or ...
Sector Report: Combating Motion Camouflage20180516095310
Sector Report: Combating Motion Camouflage
May 16, 2018
Motion Camouflage is the result and the explanation of why motorcycles and motorcyclists appear invisible to automobilist in certain circumstances. Being seen is not just about wearing reflective gear, choosing blocking and high vis lane positions. ...