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31 Mar 2001, 23:22 (Ref:75841) | #1 | ||
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Twice British Ladies Rally Champion Barbara Armstrong kicked ass today in her debut race for the Porsche Cup....after only completing 5 laps in the qualifying session she was 7th on the grid for the race, then came third overall!
Word is that a lot of the more seasoned male competitors didn't even come and congratulate her....sour grapes perchance?? Go Babs!!!! Rache |
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1 Apr 2001, 02:39 (Ref:75916) | #2 | |
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... ill never understand why more women dont compete in motorsport. as there is no one-on-one physical challenges, racing is the only sport where women can compete against the boys w/o the need for massive physical prowress. the odds are more even.
even if the boy drivers dont like them, the fans sure love a lady driver! go, girls! go! kipling hugh taylor |
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2 Apr 2001, 11:34 (Ref:76490) | #3 | ||
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It was a good drive, and I'm sure she'll improve through the year, but I do have to point out the reason she only completed 5 laps in qualifying was that she spun on the track, and rather than do a 3 point turn, she decided she could drive through the gravel trap. She couldn't.
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3 Apr 2001, 11:25 (Ref:76906) | #4 | ||
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We all have to learn. And if she came third in the race, she had it where it counted.
There are a number of women in sports car racing but they don't get much attention. It's too bad, but it will change. Congratulations to her for a good successful drive. And no matter what her mother tells her, it really doesn't matter if men approve of everything you do. |
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