The BWRDC

The British Women Racing Drivers Club was formed in 1962 with the aim of promoting and supporting women in all forms of motorsport. As a BWRDC member you can tap into the wealth of experience that a specialist club like ours can offer and gain recognition for your achievements through our prestigious championships.

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Susie Wolff

SUSIE WOLFF APPOINTED DEVELOPMENT DRIVER FOR THE WILLIAMS F1 TEAM

The Williams F1 Team confirmed on 11 April that Susie Wolff will join the team as its Development Driver. Born in Scotland, Susie Wolff has had the classic racing career, beginning in karting and then moving to junior single-seater series and was twice nominated for the prestigious Young Driver of the Year Award before moving up to DTM. In 2012, Susie will contest her seventh season in DTM. Click the link for the Press Release.
SUSIE WOLFF F1 PRESS RELEASE

Tania Mann, photo via taniamann.com

TANIA MANN 2ND ON PORSCHE CARRERA CUP DEBUT

Tania Mann led the Pro-Am2 Category in the early laps of the season opener of the Porsche Carrera Cup race, but Will Goff edged ahead and pulled clear for a debut victory. Mann took second despite a late pit stop when she thought she had picked up a puncture. Tania accumulated vital race experience on her Carrera Cup debut. “It was hard work, but I’m glad to get the first race under my belt,” she said. For the full story please visit www.taniamann.com

Louise Richardson, photo Jakob Ebrey

PODIUM SUCCESS FOR RICHARDSON

Louise Richardson  made a solid start to her season in the Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup at the opening meeting of the year at Brands Hatch. Louise took second place in class and tenth overall in the first race and was fifth in class and twelfth overall in the second.
For the final race she finished  fourth in class and ninth overall, despite being caught up in a multi-car accident.

For the full story please visit www.richardsonracing.co.uk

Jessica Hawkins, kart racer

THE BWRDC FEATURED IN THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

The BWRDC's rising stars and 50th anniversary were featured in the motoring section of the Daily Telegraph on 31st March.
Please follow the link below to read the article.


FEMALE RACERS AIMING FOR THE TOP

The BWRDC, picture by Pete Austin

THE BWRDC CELEBRATE 50 YEARS

We celebrated our 50th anniversary and honoured the 2011 Champions and 50th Anniversary Patrons at a Gala Lunch and Annual Awards presentation at Silverstone on Saturday 3rd March. Please follow the links below for news and photos from the event.

The BWRDC 2011 Awards in Pictures

The BWRDC 2011 Awards
& 50th Anniversary Luncheon - News Release

Carolynn Hoy collects the Lord Wakefield Trophy from Colin Hilton  Pic Courtesy Mark Burgess

CAROLYNN HOY HONOURED WITH BWRDC’S
LORD WAKEFIELD TROPHY

Formula Kart Stars Championship Director and longtime BWRDC member, Carolynn Hoy has scooped the BWRDC’s premier award – the Lord Wakefield Trophy, for her lifelong services to motorsport.

Click here to read release

BWRDC GoldStar Awards 2012

RACING LEGEND JOHN SURTEES CONGRATULATES BWRDC GOLDSTARS AWARD WINNERS GAIL HILL & SARAH READER AND APPLAUDS BWRDC’S IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BRITISH MOTORSPORT

John Surtees OBE, one of the world’s greatest motor racing legends gave praise to the BWRDC and the GoldStars finalists before announcing the 2012 GoldStars winners as Gail Hill (Club) and Sarah Reader (Elite).
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The BWRDC GoldStars 2012 - Gail Hill & Sarah Reader

2012 GOLD STARS GAIL HILL AND SARAH READER

At 11am on Friday 13th January, the Motor Sport Association (MSA) Stand at Autosport International was buzzing with excitement as a host of members of the British Women Racing Drivers’ Club lined-up next to MSA CEO, Colin Hilton for a photocall and presentations of the 2012 GoldStars by the legendary John Surtees OBE.
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BWRDC GoldStar Awards 2012

THE LEGENDARY JOHN SURTEES OBE
TO PRESENT BWRDC GOLDSTARS

The BWRDC is honoured that one of motorsport’s greatest legends, John Surtees OBE will present the BWRDC GoldStars at 11am on Friday, 13th January, at the MSA Stand (2840 Hall 20) at the Autosport International Racing Car Show, held at the NEC in Birmingham, UK.
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BWRDC GoldStar Awards 2012

BWRDC GOLDSTARS AWARDS: THE NOMINEES!

The BWRDC is delighted to announce the nominations for the 2012 BWRDC GoldStars Awards - Elite and Club categories. Many of the twelve nominees rank among the fastest and most successful female motorsport competitiors in the UK and Europe: representing karting, circuit racing, rally drivers, co-drivers, and hill climb competitors; several claiming championships at national and international level as their rewards.
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