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					<description><![CDATA[More women are finding their place in Australian rallying, as visibility, grassroots pathways and community help reshape who gets behind the wheel.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>AWMN in Profile: Sally Watts</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[After nearly twenty years away from the driver's seat, Sally Watts almost withdrew before the Winternationals. Three days later, she won.]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Anna Dutton balances bridal design with drag racing, carving out space on her own terms through independence, precision, and a passion for cars.]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[AWMN × Accessible Racing Life explore how innovation, empathy, and design can re-engineer accessibility across Australian motorsport.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>AWMN in Profile: Chelsea Smith</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Linda Devlin, Mini racer and four-time champion, made history at Winton while balancing family, career, and a lifelong devotion to racing.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>AWMN in Profile: Kelly Thomas</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 smell of fuel, and the energy of competition. What began with [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[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 hinted at what was to come. Fast-forward to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Charlie Prentice is an aspiring race engineer and passionate motorsport volunteer, driven by her love for racing and commitment to developing high-performance vehicles.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>AWMN in Profile: Karlai Warner</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 competing for trophies — she’s racing for representation, legacy, and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Public Speaking &#38; 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 spent years in the thick of motorsport commentary, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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