Embracing the Art of Networking20250129103023
Embracing the Art of Networking
January 29, 2025
Picture this: the hum of a motorsport event, the roar of engines reverberating as industry titans exchange ideas over espresso shots. Networking in such a high-octane environment can feel daunting, especially for women stepping into spaces where they...
How to Welcome the New Girl20240502112531
How to Welcome the New Girl
May 2, 2024
By embracing allyship, practicing advocacy, and understanding the importance of bystander support, we can create welcoming environments where everyone feels respected and valued. Let's champion diversity and collaboration to empower new colleagues an...
Can You Afford to Go Racing?20240417172645
Can You Afford to Go Racing?
April 17, 2024
Securing sponsorships and managing finances are essential steps for aspiring racers and privateer teams venturing into the exhilarating world of motorsports. To embark on a successful racing journey, meticulous financial planning and strategic consid...
Dealing with Microaggressions20240417154611
Dealing with Microaggressions
April 17, 2024
In the world of automotive and motorsport, women often encounter subtle challenges that can impact their experience and progress within male-dominated environments. These challenges manifest as microaggressions—subtle, often unintentional behaviours ...
Revitalisation of Girls Torque Motorsport20240412164336
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...
Profile: Brianna “Bri” Barker20200621151557
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....
Profile: Stacey “Gumby” Heaney20200621150836
Profile: Stacey “Gumby” Heaney
June 21, 2020
"I love how strong and powerful racing motorcycles make you feel, and I also love inspiring other women to give it a go."...
Profile: Pauline “Paulsy” Bolton20200621142930
Profile: Pauline “Paulsy” Bolton
June 21, 2020
This mum decided that she needed a little extra "me time", and sitting on the hill watching everyone else race just wasn't going to be enough. So after another racer told her to "just get in there and drive it like you stole it" back in 2012, she nev...
Profile: Isabella “Izzy” Anspach20200619163328
Profile: Isabella “Izzy” Anspach
June 19, 2020
Izzy has gone from being in the crowd watching dad win his races to being in front of the crowd racing her very own McGee Motor Junior Dragster with a Polar clutch set in A class, and with her 18th birthday approaching Izzy is eye'ing off dad's Ford ...
Profile: Katie Meyer20200420080031
Profile: Katie Meyer
April 20, 2020
Katie just likes to race. She was brought up in the world of speedway, and then started navigating in a rally car in the Victorian Club Rally Championships in 2008 before jumping in the drivers seat of a Datsun 1600 rally car for the Ballarat Light C...
Profile: Madison Dunston20200417142051
Profile: Madison Dunston
April 17, 2020
The adrenaline of reaching speeds of up to 200km/hr is just part of the amazing feeling that Maddy gets from racing, it's the full experience from the moment she puts that visor down and pushes herself to the limits on the track. ...
Profile: Jody Zaal20190119090026
Profile: Jody Zaal
January 19, 2019
As a carer for both parents, Jody didn’t think she had the time to even think about racing until her dad suggested it would be a great idea for her to expand her love for motorsport and working on cars. ...