Nathalie Mcgloin

Rally racing // Bridlington, East Yorkshire, England

Failure isn’t a weakness, it’s a tool to make us stronger.

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Tattie

Birthday:

June 17, 1983 (42)

Birthplace:

Bridlington, East Yorkshire, England

racing type:

Rally racing

racing status:

Pro

height:

173

residence:

Northampton, United Kingdom

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Nathalie McGloin was initially introduced to motorsports by a teammate from quad rugby, and she specifically mentions that a friend, noting her similar car, claiming his was faster, inspired her initial interest in track days. However, she also mentions Bayliss, who was doing rally races and motivated her to get a rally license. So, the names would be: Bayliss, her quad rugby teammate (though the teammate's exact name is not provided in the sources). Since the teammate's name is not given, the most direct inspiration mentioned is Bayliss. Therefore, the answer with the most direct and clear information provided is: Bayliss. Given the strict format, if including the unnamed teammate is essential based on the instructions to not infer or estimate, providing the most accurate answer based on the sources given is complex. However, adhering to the format strictly and focusing on the direct inspirations named: Bayliss.

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profile updated: June 12, 2025

Nathalie McGloin is the world’s first female tetraplegic racing and rally driver who competes against able-bodied men in the Porsche Club Championship while advocating for greater inclusivity in motorsport as President of the FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission.

EARLY YEARS

Born in Northampton, United Kingdom, Nathalie’s life changed dramatically at age 16 when a car crash in 1999 left her paralyzed from the chest down with a shattered neck at the C6-C7 vertebrae. After spending almost a year in hospital, she showed remarkable resilience by returning to school to earn her A Levels. Her passion for motorsport developed later when a friend introduced her to a track day, where she discovered the sport’s inclusive nature that focused purely on driving skill regardless of physical ability.

EARLY SUCCESS

McGloin’s competitive racing journey began in 2015 when she obtained her Motorsport UK Competition Licence and started competing in the Porsche Club Championship with an adapted Porsche 987 Cayman S equipped with hand controls. Her breakthrough came at the 2018 Walter Hayes Weekend at Silverstone, where she claimed her first race victory in the BWRDC Allcomers Race—a significant achievement that showcased her exceptional skill and determination as a disabled driver competing at a professional level.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

2015: Became the first female with a spinal cord injury in the U.K. to be granted a racing license[1].
2018: Won her first race at Silverstone in the BWRDC Allcomers Race[1].
2019: Became the first female with a disability to earn a rally driving license in the U.K.[2].

REPUTATION

As the world’s only female tetraplegic racing and rally driver, Nathalie has established herself as a groundbreaking figure in motorsport through her unwavering determination and exceptional talent. Her role as President of the FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission has further cemented her status as a powerful advocate for inclusivity. McGloin’s meticulous work and achievements have earned her global recognition, including induction as a Guinness World Record holder as the first female quadriplegic rally and circuit racing driver, making her an inspirational trailblazer for future generations of drivers with disabilities.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

McGloin’s long-term aspirations include competing in the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race, a goal she shares with the Eighty-One Racing Heroes team she recently joined. Through her ongoing partnership with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team and her charity Spinal Track, she aims to continue expanding accessibility initiatives in motorsport while embodying her motto that “Anything Is Possible.”

References:

Nathalie McGloin: A Driving Force for Inclusion in Motorsports
Nathalie McGloin: How Paralysis Fueled Love for Motorsport

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