V6 Victrice Scales Pembrey Podium
The Formula Woman Novice Cup Challenge was held again this year and proved to be even more popular than the previous year's challenge with over 10,000 applicants. Club Formula Woman is aimed at women with a passion for driving and is open to all female drivers across the UK. The challenge intends to find only 16 of the Britain's most talented racing drivers.
Amanda Black, Skegness, entered the competition when it was televised on ITV1 last year along with over 10,000 race hopefuls. Black started racing on her 14th birthday at a karting track, now 23 she is racing in one of Britain's top women's motor sport competitions. After completing various fitness and driving tests, Black became one of the top 16 selected to race and headed to South Wales for the finals on Sunday 20th November.
After getting pole position with a "tremendous 1:09.805" qualifying time Black lined up with the rest of the competitors and with Group C's race over, the Group D race was eagerly anticipated. The race started well for Black at Pembrey Race Circuit and throughout the race she remained in a strong position and was certain to gain podium. However, only a win would guarantee the driver a place on next year's grid. A determined and focussed Black demonstrated superb driving skills as she regained her first place position. At the end of the race the competitors awaited the results and it was then announced that Black had won the race - "I didn't expect to come here and win but I'm so chuffed. There has been constant support throughout and the whole experience has been brilliant!" Black not only won the race but achieved the fasted lap time too in Car No. 14 – a V6 Caterham K Series at 1:09.754 (75.14mph).
Congratulations must go to Amanda as winning this cup was an incredible achievement for any driver of any level of experience. Sponsors are needed and provide an excellent advertising opportunity. If you can help please email camilla.barker@hotmail.co.uk for further details.
--This is just a short motorsport article that was published in the Skegness Standard on 30th November 2005.--
