LETISHA CONN Balances Rally Championships with Tree Surgery Career at 20

May 7, 2025

by Jake Liggett // from www.bbc.com

• LETISHA CONN made history at 16 becoming the first girl to take an outright win on a Junior Rally in any UK Junior Rally Championship – a breakthrough that signals the changing landscape in rally racing where young women aren’t just participating but dominating.
• The 20-year-old from Armagh is carving out success in two traditionally male-dominated fields, working as a full-time tree surgeon while maintaining her competitive rally career. Her recent experience with Storm Éowyn damage provided valuable learning opportunities in her trade.
• After a 2024 Ulster Rally crash that left her with shoulder injuries, CONN plans to “ease back into the seat” for 2025, targeting as many Northern Ireland championship rounds as possible. Her approach shows the resilience we love to see – taking time to heal properly while keeping eyes on the prize.

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