Natasha Firman(born 22 June 1976) is a British-born formerracing driverwho raced underIrishcitizenship.
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Nationality | British Irish |
Born | Holt, Norfolk | June 22, 1976
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Racing Career
editFirman competed in, and won, the inaguaralFormula Womanchampionship in 2004. Over the 7 races, Firman won twice and had 6 podium finishes.[1][2]Following her success, Firman joined the new Production S1 class of European Endurance Racing Club's championship for 2005. The series, raced alongsideBritcar,saw Firman continue to race aMazda RX8supported by Mazda Motors UK and Guglielmi Motorsport. Her 2005 team mate was Mark Ticehurst.[3]Firman and Ticehurst scored victory in class C of the series at the first round of the season at Silverstone.[4][5]
Personal Life
editFirman was born inHolt, Norfolk,and educated atGresham's Schoolfrom 1990 to 1994. Her father, Ralph Firman Sr., co-founded theVan Diemenracecar constructor.[6]Her brother is formerJordanFormula Oneracing driverRalph Firman.[7]
References
edit- ^"Privilege Insurance Formula Woman Championship 2004".driverdb.
- ^"Natasha Firman Takes Formula Woman Championship Title on 25th July 004".carpages.co.uk.
- ^"RX-8 for Britcar".pistonheads.
- ^"BRSCC - 26th March - Silverstone - 2005".tsl-timing.
- ^"NatashaFirman".womeninracing.org.
- ^"Van Diemen".f3history.co.uk.
- ^"Ralph Firman".historicracing.
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