The World’s Greatest Shave20171113054200
The World’s Greatest Shave
November 13, 2017
Are you brave enough to shave your head for a good cause? Most people will opt for the colour, but these girls are much braver than that. Chloe will be putting aside her race helmet with her best friend Emily to take part in the World’s Greates...
Racers against Bullies20171023032700
Racers against Bullies
October 23, 2017
Everyone thinks that just because you’re in the public eye, and appear confident on the outside, that you can’t be a victim of bullying behaviour. But I’m here to tell you first hand that anyone can be a victim, and it hurts just th...
“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...
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 ...
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...
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...