Listen "Driving Change: Lorraine Gathercole and the British Women's Racing Drivers Club"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Backseat Driver Radio Show, I chat with Lorraine Gathercole, the British Women's Racing Drivers Club chair and the Motorsport Committee for Motorsport UK, discussing her unconventional journey into motorsport, her experiences as a racing and rally driver, and her role in promoting and supporting women in the field.She also talks about her business, Gathercole Race Engineering Limited, which specialises in building and rebuilding race engines. Lorraine shares her insights on historic motorsports, the impact of COVID-19 on the sport, and the future of women in motorsports.___Visit our sponsorsGAZ Shocks 116 TrophyHodder TyresTarox BreaksSAS AutosListen Now Mentioned in this episode:Tarox BrakesSponsored by TAROX Brakes
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