WANTED: Young Female Karter

A female karter will get the opportunity to win a funded drive and compete in the CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy – and Australia gets to send a representative to try and qualify for the slot.

The FIA Women & Motor Sport Commission (WMC) and the CIK-FIA joined forces to launch an initiative that will provide a young female karter with the opportunity to compete in the 2011 CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy.

National associations from around the globe (CAMS in Australia) are asked to nominate one driver from their country to attend a qualifying session that will ultimately reward one girl with a funded drive in this low-cost educational formula.

Leanne Tander is CAMS’ representative on the WMC. She believes this could be the chance of a lifetime for one lucky driver.

“This is the kind of thing that could propel a young karter onto the international scene and set them up for a successful career in motorsport,” she said. “I wish this sort of opportunity existed when I was younger!”

CAMS and the AKA are keen to see an Australian driver among the potential candidates, so Leanne is urging all female karters born between 1996 and 1998 to contact her as soon as possible to register their interest.

“I have no doubt there will be fairly stiff competition internationally to be selected, but if you never try you never know!”

For more information or to register your interest, email Leanne on leanne@tandersport.com prior to 25 February 2011.

The Women & Motor Sport Commission-backed CIK-FIA shoot-out between the top 10 nominated drivers will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on 26/27 April and the selection process will incorporate a mix of driving and non-circuit based activities.

The Driver deemed to have demonstrated the greatest potential will receive a free entry to the 2011 CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy, along with a Parolin-FIM-LeCont kart and free overalls (the prize excludes testing tyres, fuel, service team and damage to the equipment).

Drivers nominated by their ASNs must be born between 1996 and 1998 and hold a Grade C- Junior international Karting licence. Applications from the ASNs, on behalf of their Driver, must be sent to the FIA by 1 March.

We are delighted to be working with the CIK-FIA on this new project,” said Women & Motor Sport Commission President Michèle Mouton. “This is a great opportunity for a young girl to demonstrate her talent at international level.

The 2011 CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy takes place over three races, in addition to the official pre-season test session in June. Following the success of last years series, the entry has been increased from 34 to 51 karts this season, and each of the other 50 Competitors will represent a different country, providing a truly international competition. All Drivers will compete on equal terms in karts provided by the official equipment supplier.

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