Natasha Firman(born 22 June 1976) is a British-born formerracing driverwho raced underIrishcitizenship.

Natasha Firman
NationalityUnited KingdomBritish
Republic of IrelandIrish
Born(1976-06-22)June 22, 1976(age 48)
Holt, Norfolk
Related to
Previous series
  • 2005
  • 2004
Championship titles
  • Formula Woman

Racing Career

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Firman 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

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Firman 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

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  1. ^"Privilege Insurance Formula Woman Championship 2004".driverdb.
  2. ^"Natasha Firman Takes Formula Woman Championship Title on 25th July 004".carpages.co.uk.
  3. ^"RX-8 for Britcar".pistonheads.
  4. ^"BRSCC - 26th March - Silverstone - 2005".tsl-timing.
  5. ^"NatashaFirman".womeninracing.org.
  6. ^"Van Diemen".f3history.co.uk.
  7. ^"Ralph Firman".historicracing.
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Natasha Firman at DriverDB