I love cars and motorsport. I got into cars because my dad was a bit of
a car nut in his day, and I used to sit on his knee as a kid and watch
the likes of Niki Lauda and Michele Alboreto in F1. Whilst my mum wanted
me to learn to knit and sew, I was outside in the garage with my dad learning
how to change plugs and oil filters!
The photo below was taken at Snetterton in 1998 when I went to a Formula
Palmer Audi race meeting as a guest of Justin
Wilson (now in CHAMP Cars). I had a great day mainly because everything
and everyone was so accessible, you could walk up to any of the drivers
for an autograph, photo or chat, and they were all so friendly and eager
to talk to you about their racing. I think that when you have actually
met and talked to the drivers, you tend to support them more vigorously
in their racing because they seem more human to you than an F1 driver
surrounded by a barrage of security.
I used to race karts, click the KARTING link
to read more. It's excellent fun and I totally recommend it!!!! If you
go to corporate karting events of if you are on a team and you ever need
a spare driver, please get in touch! Unfortunately lack of dough means
I don't get to race much anymore.
In 2004 I was chosen from 50,000 applicatns to be one of the final 50 in ITVs search for femals race car drivers "Formula Woman". I made it thru to Thursday at the elimination week at Cadwell Park, then was kicked out. Bummer! Pics here.
In September 2001 I went to the Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, and
did a Driver Training Course, where I got to drive a Mk II Elise
all day! I was honored to have Dave Minter as my instructor and
very good he was too. I was a bit nervous at first but soon got into it
and was off and away! Click HERE to see my Driver Score Sheet and HERE to see my certificate.
In October 2003 I did a Lotus "Scare yourself Sensible" day
too, certificate below.
