Emily Duggan

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  Emily Duggan is a trailblazing Australian racing car driver who made history as the first female to compete in the Super3 V8 Touring Car Series, breaking barriers in the male-dominated world of motorsport through sheer determination and self-belief[1][2].

  EARLY YEARS

  While specific details about Emily’s early life are limited in the available information, we know she entered motorsport without family support or financial backing, making her journey all the more remarkable[1][4].

  EARLY SUCCESS

  In 2014, Emily purchased her own race car and began competing full-time in the Series X3 NSW, impressively winning her fifth race and eventually accumulating 26 podium finishes in the category[2][3]. Her breakthrough came in 2016 when she made history as the first female driver to compete in the Super3 V8 Touring Car Series, accomplishing this milestone through hard work and determination despite limited resources[2].

  NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2014: Started competing full-time in Series X3 NSW and won her fifth race[2][4].
  • 2016: Became the first female driver to compete in the Super3 V8 Touring Car Series and recorded 15 top-five finishes in Series X3 NSW[1][2].
  • 2016: Won the one-hour endurance race and finished fifth overall in the Series X3 NSW championship[1].
  • 2017: Named finalist for the Cosmopolitan Sportswoman of the Year Award and raced internationally in an 8-hour endurance event[2][3].
  • 2018: Stepped up to the Toyota 86 Series, building and racing her own car while managing her own team[3].
  • 2019: Returned to the Super3 series and raced from the back of the field to sixth place after a mid-weekend accident at Winton Super3 round[2].
  • 2019: Received a scholarship to the Paul Morris Racing Academy from multiple Bathurst endurance race winner Paul Morris[2].

  REPUTATION

  Duggan has earned recognition as one of the hardest-working drivers in motorsport, with Paul Morris specifically noting her as “the hardest-working driver in the pit lane”[2]. Her entrepreneurial spirit and determination to succeed despite obstacles have made her an inspiration for aspiring racers, particularly women looking to break into the sport[4]. Emily’s approach to racing, including building and managing her own cars and team, has established her reputation as both a skilled driver and a resourceful competitor[3].

  FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

  Emily aims to continue climbing the ranks in Australian motorsport, emphasizing that she’s “not in motorsport just to compete, I’m in to win. I want to climb as high as I possibly can”[3]. Her long-term aspiration is to reach the highest level possible in motorsports while continuing to secure sponsorships that will support her racing ambitions[2].

  References:

  Work180 Blog – Female Leader, Emily Duggan, Australian Racing Car Driver
  Inspire Speakers – Emily Duggan
  Pickstar – Emily Duggan
  Deezone – Duggan is her own boss
  Emily Duggan Website