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...
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...
Terri doesn’t let Cancer slow her down20160204020000
Terri doesn’t let Cancer slow her down
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...
RACER PROFILE: AndyK & the Poken Mobile20150914060300
RACER PROFILE: AndyK & the Poken Mobile
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...
RACER PROFILE: Drag Racer Lisa Sherry20150909055900
RACER PROFILE: Drag Racer 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 ...
Profile: Zara Board20140621150050
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...
Profile: Sienna Comito20140621145012
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....
Profile: Carly Walsh20140621143401
Profile: Carly Walsh
June 21, 2014
Carly has some great advice if you're thinking of stepping into racing. Come to the race track and talk to the teams, just don't be afraid to ask....
You can not ever be too safe, no such thing: Part 3 – by Vikki Paxton20140213013100
You can not ever be too safe, no such thing: Part 3 – by Vikki Paxton
February 13, 2014
The Car These are general safety items and you need to make sure your car complies with your form of motorsport and class. You need to be very comfortable in your car. If you are not comfortable you will not be able to drive at ten tenths. There will...
You can not ever be too safe, no such thing: Part 2 – by Vikki Paxton20140213002400
You can not ever be too safe, no such thing: Part 2 – by Vikki Paxton
February 13, 2014
Driving Apparel Personal Safety You need to check with the governing body of your form of motorsport for the minimum safety requirement for your motorsport and class. However, you can never be too safe and more is best. Head and Neck Restraint I cann...
You can not ever be too safe, no such thing: Part 1 – by Vikki Paxton20140211124000
You can not ever be too safe, no such thing: Part 1 – by Vikki Paxton
February 11, 2014
The Reason for Safety To understand why I am so passionate about safety in any form of motorsport, my abbreviated story explains. You can not ever be too safe, no such thing. This does not mean you won’t take risks when you are racing, you will...