Formula Woman Newsletter - 7th September 2022

In this week’s newsletter:

• 2023 Competition Prize announced

• Formula Woman Nations Cup Selection Date

• Available Track Day and Boot Tour dates

• Fun Cup Race Opportunity

• Mind Performance preparation

• Junior Membership

THE PRIZE FOR THIS YEAR’S COMPETITORS

There will be two winners in the 2022/23 Formula woman Competition. One winner will have absolutely zero experience (novice) and the other will be for a competitor who has had track and/or race experience. The prize for both will be the same, but the training process will be different from last year in order to ensure both winners are ready for racing in 2023.

The prize for last year’s winners has been extended into the 2023 GT Cup Championship and the two winners of this year’s competition will join them later in the season.

There will be an extensive training process for our new winners which will include race licence, ice driving, test days, races in lower categories and of course GT Cup.

There will be 50 places in the finals on 5th December at Bedford Autodrome and there will be 48 opportunities created for those that don’t make the final two.

FORMULA WOMAN NATIONS CUP SELECTION

In 2006 Formula Woman ran a Nations Cup event at Rockingham in the UK which was a huge success and was won by Nettan Lindgren of Sweden. Competitors came from around the world to compete and in 2023 plans are being developed to run another similar event.

The Nations Cup selection day is on 7th December at Bedford Autodrome and is open to all finalists from any country. Two drivers will be selected from each country and there will be 50 places for the day where 32 drivers can qualify (16 cars) for the 2023 Nations Cup Challenge.

With both dates above it will be a win win situation for all those who do well in their assessments.

AVAILABLE TRAINING DATES IN THE UK

You don’t have to train before the competition, but like any sport it is advisable if you want to do well. Motorsport is not cheap, but we have tried to offer some cost effective coaching/training for you leading up to the competition in November/December.

Remember, if you can’t afford the training, many competitors found themselves a personal sponsor last year, which covered their testing, travel and accommodation. Those that do secure sponsors will be able to do their piece to camera at the assessment with their new found sponsor branded shirt and or cap.

Here are the confirmed dates for boot camp (3 days) one to one (full day) and half day sessions;

• 11th to 14th September - 3 Day Boot Tour (karting,track day and sim)

• 3rd October - Snetterton Track Day

• 16th to 18th October - 3 Day Boot Tour (karting,track day and sim)

• 24th October - Bedford Track Day

• 1st November - Snetterton Track Day

• 7th November - Bedford Track Day

• 17th to 19th November - 3 Day Boot Tour (karting,track day and sim)

Please note that bookings can be made only on a first come first served basis, so if you wish to make a booking we suggest you do so sooner rather than later.

Contact Katie@f1.co.uk

FUN CUP RACE OPPORTUNITY

Fun Cup is a growing endurance series and our new GT Cup team driver, Alicia Barrett, is looking for two ladies (with a race licence) to join her at Donington on the 23rd and 24th September in one of the Fun Cup arrive and Drive race cars.
Take a look at www.funcup.co.uk to see how the series works.

Quite a few applicants from last year gained their ARDS race licence and this is a very cost-effective way of getting some seat time!

Everything is included in the price! If you would like to know more contact

Jodie@f1.co.uk

MIND PERFORMANCE PREPARATION

We know you are keen to move forward on your Formula Woman journey and learn as much as you can about becoming a racing driver! Motorsport is fast-paced and you are going to have to learn new skills fast and be able to put yourself into an optimal performance state on demand when it matters.

You need to be able to regulate your emotional state and have sufficient brain power to focus effectively, and make quick and accurate decisions. These are aspects of mental fitness in motorsport that separate the best from the rest, and these skills will be assessed in The Competition this year.

To support you with your development, you can now complete a trial assessment and find out how your mental fitness compares to last year’s finalists. If aspects of your mental fitness need improving, you can get support to help close the gap so you are well prepared for the real assessment. Contact;

sabine@winnersinstitute.co.uk

FORMULA WOMAN JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP

Due to the demand from under 17’s Formula Woman is introducing junior memberships where any female from the age of 12 to 17 can get on to the Formula Woman ladder. They will benefit from the usual, welcome pack, portal access, newsletters and the track days will be mainly karting opportunities. If you know junior ladies wanting to join The Formula Woman Community contact;

mark@f1.co.uk