Sector Report: The Rise of Female Rally Drivers in Australia20260824003515
Sector Report: The Rise of Female Rally Drivers in Australia
August 24, 2026
More women are finding their place in Australian rallying, as visibility, grassroots pathways and community help reshape who gets behind the wheel....
AWMN in Profile: Sally Watts20260626002550
AWMN in Profile: Sally Watts
June 26, 2026
After nearly twenty years away from the driver's seat, Sally Watts almost withdrew before the Winternationals. Three days later, she won....
AWMN in Profile: Anna Dutton20260417000136
AWMN in Profile: Anna Dutton
April 17, 2026
Anna Dutton balances bridal design with drag racing, carving out space on her own terms through independence, precision, and a passion for cars....
Sector Report: Through the Paddock Gate20251203000159
Sector Report: Through the Paddock Gate
December 3, 2025
AWMN × Accessible Racing Life explore how innovation, empathy, and design can re-engineer accessibility across Australian motorsport....
AWMN in Profile: Chelsea Smith20251107000520
AWMN in Profile: Chelsea Smith
November 7, 2025
From a terrifying engine failure to an emotional Winternationals final raced in memory of her friend, Chelsea Smith’s rookie years in Modified drag racing reveal the grit, heart, and promise of a driver chasing her dreams....
AWMN in Profile: Linda Devlin20251031000510
AWMN in Profile: Linda Devlin
October 31, 2025
Linda Devlin, Mini racer and four-time champion, made history at Winton while balancing family, career, and a lifelong devotion to racing....
AWMN in Profile: Kelly Thomas20251016000117
AWMN in Profile: Kelly Thomas
October 16, 2025
Fearless on the Rally Stage For Kelly Thomas — better known in the paddock as KAT — rallying isn’t just a sport, it’s a family tradition. With parents who were rallying long before she was born, Kelly grew up surrounded by the sound of engines, the s...
AWMN in Profile: Leah Heeps20251010000518
AWMN in Profile: Leah Heeps
October 10, 2025
At just 15, third-generation racer Leah Heeps is carving her path in Junior Formula 500. From Bunbury Speedway history-making to big dreams of racing in America, her story is one of family, resilience, and passion shared across the grid....
AWMN in Profile: Abbey Pickering20250828141005
AWMN in Profile: Abbey Pickering
August 28, 2025
Abbey Pickering: Born to Race From the roar of the engines to the cloud of dirt kicked up on the final corner, Abbey Pickering has always felt at home on the track. Her journey began at just seven years old, racing dirt karts with a spirit that hinte...
AWMN in Profile: Charlie Prentice20250807080035
AWMN in Profile: Charlie Prentice
August 7, 2025
Charlie Prentice is an aspiring race engineer and passionate motorsport volunteer, driven by her love for racing and commitment to developing high-performance vehicles....
AWMN in Profile: Karlai Warner20250710085127
AWMN in Profile: Karlai Warner
July 10, 2025
Racing Towards a Legacy At just 18 years old, Karlai Warner is chasing more than chequered flags. A proud Kabi Kabi and Wakka Wakka woman based on the Gold Coast, Karlai is carving out her place in Australian motorsport with every lap. She’s not just...
Torque Theory: Speak Like a Star20250702080006
Torque Theory: Speak Like a Star
July 2, 2025
Public Speaking & Media Hacks for Aspiring Motorsport Pros Whether you’re on the start line or behind a mic, how you show up matters. Your voice, your story, your delivery—these things shape how fans, media, and sponsors see you. As someone who’s...
AWMN in Profile: Melissa Theuerkauf20250501093204
AWMN in Profile: Melissa Theuerkauf
May 1, 2025
Melissa Theuerkauf's racing journey began in 2017 as part of husband-and-wife team JDT Racing. From her debut at Wondai Sprints to chasing podiums across Queensland, Melissa’s goal is simple—go fast, get faster, and maybe even beat her husband on tra...
AWMN in Profile: Kayla Wall20250401103625
AWMN in Profile: Kayla Wall
April 1, 2025
Kayla Wall, a dedicated burnout racer, is making waves in Speedway Australia with her supercharged Ford Falcon and inspiring women to join the motorsport world....
AWMN in Profile: Sue “Suzi” Hughes20241205010032
AWMN in Profile: Sue “Suzi” Hughes
December 5, 2024
Racing for the Pure Joy of Competition When you meet Sue “Suzi” Hughes, it’s clear she’s not just another racer chasing titles—she’s out there for the love of the sport. Competing in the Radical Cup Australia, Suzi may not always be in the spotlight,...
AWMN in Profile: Kelly “Mini” Frost20241121010040
AWMN in Profile: Kelly “Mini” Frost
November 21, 2024
Introducing Kelly “Mini” Frost: Perth’s Best-Kept Secret in Drag Racing You know that friend who’s got this infectious energy—the kind you can’t help but admire? That’s Kelly “Mini” Frost in a nutshell. If you haven’t heard he...
AWMN in Profile: Simone Wheeler20241110165650
AWMN in Profile: Simone Wheeler
November 10, 2024
Meet Simone Wheeler, Drag Racing Enthusiast Simone Wheeler’s passion for drag racing didn’t emerge overnight. Growing up as the daughter of a mechanic, she always had a love for cars, but it wasn’t until her forties that she decided to take her passi...
AWMN in Profile: Julia Gordon20240925080617
AWMN in Profile: Julia Gordon
September 25, 2024
A legendary woman living her passion in Speedway Legend Cars In a world dominated by speed, strategy, and split-second decisions, Julia Gordon stands out, not just for her skill, but for her love of the sport and the family she’s built around i...
AWMN in Profile: Ellexandra Best20240703080923
AWMN in Profile: Ellexandra Best
July 3, 2024
Meet Ellexandra Best, affectionately known as "Ellex" or “the Original” Best — a name proudly displayed on her V8 SuperUte. Ellexandra is not just a race driver; she’s a driving coach, an ambassador for Girls On Track, and a fierce competitor in the ...
AWMN in Profile: Brianna “Bri” Barker20200621151557
AWMN in Profile: Brianna “Bri” Barker
June 21, 2020
If you're not into drag racing, you may not be aware of the role of "reverse gear", but when she's not racing her own AMC Rambler Hornet in Super Street, this is the role Bri has for a Supercharged Outlaws team....