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GRRL! SUMMARY:
- The World Rally Championship has chosen 15 young female drivers from 13 countries to compete for a chance at a fully funded drive in the Junior WRC, representing a significant commitment to increasing female participation in motorsports.
- Women have previously excelled in co-driving roles, with REETA HAMALAINEN and ENNI MALKONEN winning world titles, but the WRC aims to break a 42-year drought since a woman last won as a driver.
- The selected finalists will participate in a three-day training camp designed to assess their skills across various crucial areas of rally driving.
UPCOMING:
- Training Camp: The selected 15 aspiring female drivers will attend a three-day training camp at M-Sport Poland’s Krakow headquarters from September 16-18, 2023. This camp will focus on testing their rally preparedness, mechanical knowledge, media skills, and driving ability.
- Central European Rally: After the training camp, three successful applicants will be selected to compete in the Central European Rally, which is scheduled to take place from October 17-20, 2024. This event is important as it is the penultimate round of the 2024 WRC season.
- 2025 FIA Junior WRC Campaign: Following the Central European Rally, one of the selected drivers will be chosen to participate in a fully supported campaign in the 2025 FIA Junior WRC. Dates for the 2025 season have not yet been specified but it will follow the 2024 events.
These events are crucial for promoting female participation in rally driving and providing opportunities for emerging talent.
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Article by: www.motorsport.com
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