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: The Cove Sisters20251205233133
AWMN in Profile: The Cove Sisters
December 5, 2025
The Cove sisters share their rookie season in the WA Excel Cup — resilience, racecraft, family teamwork and the quiet grit behind their rising success....
AWMN in Profile: Golden Children20251128003033
AWMN in Profile: Golden Children
November 28, 2025
Sisters Gabriella and Skarlett Dolan rise through Junior Drag Racing with GoldenChild Racing, supported by a devoted family and a lifetime of passion....
Mental Health Month: Standing Your Ground20251026010035
Mental Health Month: Standing Your Ground
October 26, 2025
“You Learn to Hold Your Ground” – Leonie Knipe on Grit, Growth and Mental Health in Automotive Mental health can be defined as “a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional wellbeing.” When it comes to workplace culture and t...
AWMN in Profile: Claudia Langley20250821140009
AWMN in Profile: Claudia Langley
August 21, 2025
Family, Fuel and Fierce Determination on the Drag Strip When Claudia Langley straps into the seat of her VY Commodore, it’s not just about speed—though that certainly plays a part. It’s about legacy. It’s about family. And it’s about proving, every t...
AWMN in Profile: Janelle Mannix20250709083656
AWMN in Profile: Janelle Mannix
July 9, 2025
Interview by Alyssa Cullinan Drag-racing mum, timing-tower stalwart, and proud Aboriginal Community Education Officer – celebrating NAIDOC Week through horsepower and heart. When Janelle Mannix stands in a drag-strip timing tower, headset on and eyes...
AWMN in Profile: Women are making waves in Speed Boating20250531080558
AWMN in Profile: Women are making waves in Speed Boating
May 31, 2025
Meet Paula Gill, Riley Bride and Josie Shaw—three women making waves in Australian speed boating through racing, leadership, and community impact....
AWMN in Profile: Leeanne Young20250508090013
AWMN in Profile: Leeanne Young
May 8, 2025
Leeanne Young has been racing for over 30 years, proving age and gender have no limits in motorsport. She's the reigning Victorian titleholder and an inspiration....
AWMN in Profile: Natasha Sky20250306140019
AWMN in Profile: Natasha Sky
March 6, 2025
For Natasha Sky, dirt bikes aren't just a sport—they’re a lifeline.
After motherhood and battling post-natal anxiety, she found freedom and healing on the motocross track. Now she’s racing, coaching, and raising the bar for women in motorsport....
AWMN in Profile: Rebecca Armstrong20241219010008
AWMN in Profile: Rebecca Armstrong
December 19, 2024
The Heart and Humour of Circuit Racing If there’s one thing you’ll remember about Rebecca Armstrong, it’s her incredible knack for storytelling and her unfiltered love for the sport. Rebecca might not have started out as a motorsport enthusiast, but ...
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: Maria Mare20181001164312
AWMN in Profile: Maria Mare
October 1, 2018
It's a true love story ... love of racing, love of man, then rediscovering the love of racing.
But without a new race mechanic, Mia's dream may not be able to continue....
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...
AWMN in Profile: Terri Sander20160204020000
AWMN in Profile: Terri Sander
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 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...
AWMN in Profile: Niki Zakrzewski20150627021200
AWMN in Profile: 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...
AWMN in Profile: Kellie Kidd20150519011400
AWMN in Profile: Kellie Kidd
May 19, 2015
Apart from running around after 2 kids, I’m on Online Personal Shopper @ Woolworths… and I have a 60kg Rottweiler named Thor. On the weekends when I’m not racing, I love watersking with family and friends. We used to do marathon ski...
How to be Mum on Race Day20150514054100
How to be Mum on Race Day
May 14, 2015
So you've decided you'd like to step into the drivers seat, but what to do with the kids while you're trying to focus on a good race. Race days are long and tiring enough for adults, but kids can get bored pretty quickly, and there's plenty of danger...