Why Are Women So Emotional?20241003030050
Why Are Women So Emotional?
October 3, 2024
In male-dominated spaces like the automotive industry, many women often find themselves grappling with the stereotype of being “too emotional” or “hard to manage.” These perceptions are deeply rooted in outdated gender biases ...
The Impact of Role Modelling20240516205729
The Impact of Role Modelling
May 16, 2024
Have you ever looked up to someone in motorsport or in the pits and felt inspired by their actions both on and off the track? Role models play a significant role in shaping the culture of motorsport teams and events. Their behaviour, language, and at...
Natasha Romanoff – looking to work in Australia full time.20171025044000
Natasha Romanoff – looking to work in Australia full time.
October 25, 2017
So what happens when you have a dream, but look back 9 years later, and you’re still hoping to fulfil it? Well that is exactly what has happened with Natasha. But it’s not like she hasn’t made the most of her time between graduatin...
“I’d rather pay someone than get my hands dirty.”20160706041100
“I’d rather pay someone than get my hands dirty.”
July 6, 2016
Whilst promoting the GirlsTorque Workshops I realised it wasn’t the first time I’d heard this comment. Each time someone says this I feel an entire generation has lost the will to learn and the drive to be in control. Have you ever notice...
It’s My Turn in the Shed20160223005600
It’s My Turn in the Shed
February 23, 2016
I’m working on a project. It’s nothing to do with engines or motorsport. I’ve found some really cool office renovation ideas on pinterest, so I’ve decided I’m capable, and have started to do some building. I’ve don...
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...
Girls are Stepping into all Roles20160131062300
Girls are Stepping into all Roles
January 31, 2016
Think of any role in motorsport, team manager, driver, mechanic, photographer, track marshall, and I’ll bet you a new set of tyres, that somewhere there is a woman in that very role. Now while this observation may not surprise some of you, ther...
Surviving the “off season”20150630034200
Surviving the “off season”
June 30, 2015
Whether your season finished early due to breakage, or it’s just the regular “off season” … then if you’re anything like me, simply going without for even a few months is a terrifying thought akin to “going cold tu...
RACER PROFILE: Introducing Niki Zakrzewski20150627021200
RACER PROFILE: Introducing Niki Zakrzewski
June 27, 2015
The Winternats, Australia’s biggest annual drag racing event, was a great result for myself, my race team & Harley Davidson VRod enthusiasts around the world, running 2 x 8.6 ET’s and getting into the semis & bugger when I cherrie...
How to steal all the attention at a show?20150430013000
How to steal all the attention at a show?
April 30, 2015
On the weekend I attended a Vintage Collectors Market and Car Show with a couple of friends, to show of my old drag racing car. Although it was only a small event, all three of us were run off our feet until closing time talking, posing for pictures,...
Do you really want to be facebook friends with all your fans?20150420031200
Do you really want to be facebook friends with all your fans?
April 20, 2015
Whether you like it or not, being a racer means you have fans. Whether you’re an international celebrity or just a celebrity in your street, you can’t avoid the fact that there are people out there who think what you do is really cool, an...
Childcare Worker by Day, Circuit Racer on Weekends20140529080700
Childcare Worker by Day, Circuit Racer on Weekends
May 29, 2014
I have loved Motor Racing since I can remember. Throughout my childhood I watched my Dad, Barry Devlin, build and race his own minis. Most of our weekends were spent supporting and following him to race tracks around Australia as he set lap records a...