F1: Louise Goodman says women’s influence is growing

F1 Fanatic - The Formula 1 Blog found this 5/13/2008 on www.britsonpole.com [flag]

One of the most discussion-provoking things we have ever posted on this site was a comment that we’d like to see more female drivers participating in motorsport generally, and maybe even making it onto the Formula One grid. With Sarah Fisher setting up her own IndyCar team, Danica Patrick winning her first race, Katherine Legge successfully making the transition from an open-wheel to ... [link]

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Published 5/13/2008 by Keith Collantine at F1 Fanatic - The Formula 1 Blog
... Louise Goodmen says women’s influence is growing - Danica Patrick’s recent Indy Car win put the spotlight back on ...

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