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FIA Girls on Track & Career Shift Expands Opportunities in Korea

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September 21, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • Girls on Track returns after successful 2025 debut that drew 53 female participants aged 8-18, proving strong domestic appetite for hands-on motorsports career exposure beyond traditional spectator experiences at TCR World Tour Korea.
  • New Career Shift program targets young adults exploring non-driver roles in technical, operations, media, medical, and event management sectors. Global initiative has engaged 275+ participants across five FIA championship events since 2025 launch.
  • Expanded 80-person capacity splits evenly between programs. All-day format at active race venue Inje Speedium includes control room tours, garage access, FIA challenges, expert workshops, circuit safaris, and simulator sessions revealing industry mechanics.
  • KARA provides shuttle service from Seoul and Suseo stations, lunch, commemorative gifts, and eight university motorsports supporters. Applications close October 1 at 3 p.m. for October 3 event during race weekend operations.

UPCOMING:

  • FIA Girls on Track & Career Shift Korea – October 3, 2026 at Inje Speedium, Gangwon Province (Applications close October 1)

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Sports Chosun originally appearing on www.chosun.com