AOIFE RAFTERY Delivers Stunning Debut Podium at Olympus Rally for DirtFish WiM

April 14, 2025

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AOIFE RAFTERY delivered a breakthrough debut podium at Olympus Rally, stepping straight from European competition into a DirtFish WRX STI for her first all-wheel drive rally experience in the US. Working with veteran co-driver Krista Skucas, the Irishwoman proved that jet lag and unfamiliar machinery are no match for raw talent and determination.
The podium finish marks a milestone moment for DirtFish’s Women in Motorsport program, which has trained over 150 women since launching in 2022. Program coordinator Josie Rimmer called the result “incredible” and noted the emotional impact of seeing the initiative’s goals realized through RAFTERY’s success alongside support from fellow DirtFish WiM driver MICHELE ABBATE.
ABBATE, making her first rally attendance as a circuit racing convert, praised RAFTERY as “a badass on stage” while preparing for her own competitive debut. The duo’s partnership exemplifies the program’s cross-discipline approach, with both drivers set to continue competing and advocating for women’s representation across all motorsport aspects at upcoming events including the Women in Motorsport Summit.