Are women better drivers than men? You have to wonder, given the weight of anecdotal evidence and the fact insurers seem to think so.
But if there's one area men can definitely claim an advantage it's out on the racetrack, where natural aggression and gung-ho attitude really count.
Only they don't. Not if you talk to the people at the sharp end of the trackday world - namely the instructors and organisers. Sorry chaps, but it seems feminine intuition and sensitivity can also be brought to bear on an area of driving generally held to be the last preserve of macho attitudes and testosterone-fuelled over-excitement.
The inaugural Racy Ladies track day held in conjunction with H&H Ltd on Sunday November 9th 2008 proved a great success. Two-thirds of the women who attended the Rockingham event were novices. A scenario which not only validated the concept behind Racy Ladies - that of encouraging women to participate in motorsport be it historic or modern – but also contributed to a very relaxed and informal atmosphere.
