Women Behind the Wheels
Just that phrase alone sparks debate, philosophy, even anger. Are there enough women influencing the top echelons of the sport? If not, why not, and what can be done about it? Women in Motorsport. Yvonne Yap is the unfamiliar name to everyone but a unique identity in the world of Motorsports. Motorsport is one of the few sporting activities in which men and women can compete alongside each other on an equal footing, yet as they currently make up only eight percent of registered licence holders, women are hugely under-represented among competitors. You must first love the machine, the speed and the whole of motorsport. I did not wake up one morning and transform overnight from a noob to motoring publicist but determination, persistence and frequent personal reminders of my dream concocted the position I am in today. If motorsport is ever going to achieve its full potential as a product, it needs to appeal to and be inclusive of the widest possible demographic. That means
