RAFTERY, BLOCK, PRICE Lead DirtFish’s Fifth Women in Motorsport Summit

August 23, 2026

• AOIFE RAFTERY and LIA BLOCK headlined rally workshops alongside ARA competition while SARA PRICE covered off-road driving in her Can-Am, delivering VIP seat time and hands-on instruction throughout the weekend.
• MICHELE ABBATE, AMANDA SORENSEN, and SABRE COOK brought circuit racing expertise while GIRLIE LUKHELE showcased sim racing pathways, expanding the Summit’s reach beyond traditional rally disciplines.
• EVELINA HANCHETT and LUCY CESNAUSKAS led technical engineering workshops while HOLLIE MCRAE, ELANA SCHERR, and AMBER PAGANELLI KONINIEC delivered media training, covering every career angle in motorsport.
• DR. MEGAN ROARK and DR. CHEECH provided performance wellness guidance while coordinator Josie Rimmer emphasized hands-on experience over traditional panels, building sustainable networks through direct mentor connections.

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