DEB MYERS Hits 10.67 Quarter Mile as Women Break Barriers in Motorsport

August 15, 2025

from www.abc.net.au

• DEB MYERS proves women belong on the track with her impressive 10.67 quarter-mile time at Palmyra Dragway, racing alongside her husband in matching supercharged Commodores at Springmount Raceway. What started as taking turns in one car has evolved into the couple owning identical rides, with Myers celebrating the growing “girl power” community of female drag racers in Far North Queensland.
• Racing commentator LARA WILDE has witnessed three decades of change in Australian motorsport, from BETTY KLIMENKO becoming the first woman to own a V8 Supercar team to teens JOANNE CICONTE and AIVA ANAGNOSTIADIS representing Australia in Formula 1 Academy. Wilde emphasizes that women are gaining recognition not because of their gender, but because they’re exceptional at what they do – working 46 weekends a year covering everything from Summernats to regional burnout events.
• Judge LEONIE POLLARD breaks stereotypes in the burnout scene at events like NQ Burnouts and Tropical Meltdown, calling competitions “how it is” without bias. Despite facing disgusting social media comments about women’s looks and driving abilities, Pollard champions the supportive nature of female competitors who help each other even when they’re racing head-to-head, proving that women’s solidarity extends beyond the track.

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