“Woman should feel empowered by other women and we should be out to support each other in any circumstances, don't feel hurt or let down because of the way men are when it comes to being in a man's world. We are strong and any woman can do anything! Thanks to Formula Woman for giving us the opportunity to step out of the box and have a good go!” – Jessica Curtis

Photo Credit: Jessica Curtis

been so inspiring seeing the amount of women going through

Photo Credit: Jessica Curtis

Tell us a bit about yourself!

I am 23 years old am a qualified Electrician and new homeowner – two things I am very proud of. I really enjoy making others laugh and joking around being light-hearted. I grew up in a town called Rotorua with a population of around 70,000 in New Zealand. During winter I Play field hockey and rugby. I am just starting to get into mountain biking which is going great so far, we are extremely lucky here to have awesome forests with heaps of tracks.

I travel a lot for work as I am an industrial sparky and we do lots of sawmills and automation. I have been to Australia twice this year for work total about 2+ months. I’m really enjoying my home renovations at the moment its teaching me plenty of patience haha. In 2019, I travelled to Fiji for a spring break trip held by a radio station here. I stayed around for another 2 days and volunteered at a local school building a food path.

What first attracted you to motorsport?

I grew up around car and bikes with my Dad. He has always had old school cars and plenty of projects that I’d get stuck in and help when I could. Going to speedway on the weekends was very normal for us, or any days out that involved cars. My Grandad is also a mechanic and has pit crewed on rally teams in his younger years. So cars and motors in general are just the norm for myself and my family. I really go into motorsport myself when I was about 14. My parents brought me a ministock. I had a go on a family friends and was hooked. So I then raced speedway till I was 20- 21.

What made you want to enter the Formula Woman Competition?

It was really out of the blue! I saw it on tik tok actually and thought this can’t be real, but when I looked into it some more I thought how awesome it was so why not give it a go. I’m all for woman giving anything a go especially when it comes to male dominated sports or work places. Plus I would hope so show others that may not have the confidence on there own that the support is there for woman who are unsure.

Photo Credit: Jessica Curtis

been so inspiring seeing the amount of women going through

Photo Credit: Jessica Curtis

What have you been doing to prepare for the competition?

I’m lucky my job is very physical and am on my feet for the majority of the day up and down stairs and moving heavy things so that helps. I’ve also joined the gym recently and try to run as much as I can. My mates and I have in the last couple years have gotten into orienteering which keeps me fit as well. I’ve been working on mental strength as well and positive self talk because I know that it is important to have a strong mentality when on the track.

How much does this opportunity mean to you and how important is it that Formula Woman is giving women this platform?

It’s meant a lot because I have something to look forward to and work towards doing my best at the assessment. It’s been so inspiring seeing the amount of woman going through this and how they’re all so keen and excited ready to push the boundaries and remove the stigma that motorsport is just for men. There are a lot of woman out there that want to try racing a car or going to the racetrack but don’t know where to start or even have anyone to go with to see if they like it, so it gives us woman independence and confidence to get out there and do it without being judged or feel out of place.

Do you have a favourite motorsport series?

FORMULA ONE – who doesn’t love it?! I follow it a lot more now than I use to and my work mates all do to so we have plenty discussions about who’s the best.

DriveTribeFrom Horsepower…to Horsepower | DriveTribe

Formula Woman competitor Gigi Mäki-Öhrn & I talk about horses, motor racing, Max Verstappen, Lara Croft and more.

Would you like to pursue a career in motorsport in some way after the Formula Woman competition?

That’s the dream for sure, I’ve always thought about a career in motorsport especially since following Formula One more. I think being a race engineer would be pretty cool as I like to understand the nitty gritty side of things work in a big team and up close with the drivers as well as strategies.

Would you rather have the ability to see ten minutes into the future or 150 years into the future?

150 years for sure I could only imagine how far along technology would be and the different things we could do in our daily lives. I get excited about the future and what it holds for me.

If you could play any musical instrument, which would you choose?

Guitar I think I'm pretty great on the air guitar so it can't be that much harder right…haha 😂

DriveTribeWhy Silverstone is the best race track | DriveTribe

Formula Woman competitor Amy Riley and I caught up to chat about this, unlikely Olympic sports and much more.

Thanks again to Jessica for taking the time to chat and I wish her the best of luck for the Formula Woman Competition.


Keyword: been so inspiring seeing the amount of women going through

CAR'S NEWS RELATED

Best cars for a 'Love Bug' remake

Tennessee’s Yard Art The Thorndyke Special The Hot Rod The Hippie Van Jim’s Lamborghini Growing up, it’s safe to say my absolute favorite movie was Disney’s “The Love Bug.” As a kid living in a world before Pixar’s “Cars,” it was pretty much the best car movie. I loved ...

View more: Best cars for a 'Love Bug' remake

Audi timing belt tensioner prompts Utah bomb squad visit

An aftermarket timing belt tensioner found in a Salt Lake City apartment prompted a visit from the bomb squad this week after it was mistaken for a potential explosive device. Police partially evacuated the apartment complex in which it was found “out of an abundance of caution” and called ...

View more: Audi timing belt tensioner prompts Utah bomb squad visit

2023 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 will get more expensive

GMC Sierra HD pickups are about to get more expensive again after recently becoming more expensive, according to GM Authority. In July, GMC and Buick raised the prices on certain vehicles in their lineups anywhere from $975 to $1,675 by making the previously optional OnStar a standard feature. Next ...

View more: 2023 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 will get more expensive

Our week with EVs: Recapping the diverse collection of electric cars we tested

Mercedes-Benz EQB First Drive Review: Next electric Benz is a little different 2022 Chevy Bolt EV Road Test Review: Time to play EV, gas or airplane 2023 Genesis GV60 Road Test Review: The third of Hyundai Group’s E-GMP EVs is the fastest, but softest It may be hard to ...

View more: Our week with EVs: Recapping the diverse collection of electric cars we tested

Europe car sales lowest since 1996 after 12-month decline

BERLIN – Europe registered the lowest number of new passenger cars in the month of June this year since 1996 at just over 1.06 million vehicles, with some carmakers seeing sales drop by nearly 50%, data from Europe’s automobile association showed on Friday. Volkswagen Group was the hardest-hit major ...

View more: Europe car sales lowest since 1996 after 12-month decline

More Than Just A Carmaker: Toyota Motor PH Launches Toyota Mobility Solutions

Automotive industry leader, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) inaugurated today Toyota Mobility Solutions Philippines, Inc. (TMSPH), a wholly owned subsidiary that will be a provider of mobility-related services. TMSPH ventures into the development and offering of a range of ‘new mobility solutions’ that will enhance Toyota as a brand ...

View more: More Than Just A Carmaker: Toyota Motor PH Launches Toyota Mobility Solutions

'F1 22' feels fast and familiar | Gaming Roundup

‘F1 22’ impressions ‘Construction Simulator’ is launching Sept. 20 Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. This week in racing game news: ‘F1 22’ impressions At its core, “F1 22,” the latest installment in the F1 ...

View more: 'F1 22' feels fast and familiar | Gaming Roundup

Watch a single-engine plane crash-land on 91 Freeway in California

A single-engine Piper Cherokee airplane was forced to crash land on the 91 Freeway in California after losing power about 45 minutes outside of Los Angeles. Yes, that means this was a very busy highway, practically bursting at the seams with traffic. No, amazingly nobody died, either in the ...

View more: Watch a single-engine plane crash-land on 91 Freeway in California

Ford files 'Mustang Dark Horse' trademark application

Make adventures more comfortable with high-quality Jeep grab handles

New Lucid Air variant to debut & Stealth Look to be on display during Monetary Car Week

Chevy offers incentives to prevent Corvette Z06 flipping

Average U.S. gas price falls below $4/gallon

German court: SUV driver must pay more than a car for running red light

Australian vehicle crash tests to include underwater performance

Toyota C-HR rumored to get revamp next year and an EV version

Geely's electric Zeekr 009 is an EV Alphard we never had; 700 km, 542 PS, top speed 190 km/h

A Newey, Brawn and Anderson row that shows F1 doesn’t change

Sorry, EV buyers, you won't get to pick your own pedestrian safety sounds

There won't be enough copper to meet climate goals, study indicates

OTHER CAR NEWS

; Top List in the World https://www.pinterest.com/newstopcar/pins/
Top Best Sushi Restaurants in SeoulTop Best Caribbean HoneymoonsTop Most Beautiful Islands in PeruTop Best Outdoor Grill BrandsTop Best Global Seafood RestaurantsTop Foods to Boost Your Immune SystemTop Best Foods to Fight HemorrhoidsTop Foods That Pack More Potassium Than a BananaTop Best Healthy Foods to Gain Weight FastTop Best Cosmetic Brands in the U.STop Best Destinations for Food Lovers in EuropeTop Best Foods High in Vitamin ATop Best Foods to Lower Your Blood SugarTop Best Things to Do in LouisianaTop Best Cities to Visit in New YorkTop Best Makeup Addresses In PennsylvaniaTop Reasons to Visit NorwayTop Most Beautiful Islands In The WorldTop Best Law Universities in the WorldTop Richest Sportsmen In The WorldTop Biggest Aquariums In The WorldTop Best Peruvian Restaurants In MiamiTop Best Road Trips From MiamiTop Best Places to Visit in MarylandTop Best Places to Visit in North CarolinaTop Best Electric Cars For KidsTop Best Swedish Brands in The USTop Best Skincare Brands in AmericaTop Best American Lipstick BrandsTop Michelin-starred Restaurants in MiamiTop Best Secluded Getaways From MiamiTop Best Things To Do On A Rainy Day In MiamiTop Most Instagrammable Places In MiamiTop Interesting Facts about FlorenceTop Facts About The First Roman Emperor - AugustusTop Best Japanese FoodsTop Most Beautiful Historical Sites in IsraelTop Best Places To Visit In Holy SeeTop Best Hawaiian IslandsTop Reasons to Visit PortugalTop Best Hotels In L.A. With Free Wi-FiTop Best Scenic Drives in MiamiTop Best Vegan Restaurants in BerlinTop Most Interesting Attractions In WalesTop Health Benefits of a Vegan DietTop Best Thai Restaurant in Las VegasTop Most Beautiful Forests in SwitzerlandTop Best Global Universities in GermanyTop Most Beautiful Lakes in GuyanaTop Best Things To Do in IdahoTop Things to Know Before Traveling to North MacedoniaTop Best German Sunglasses BrandsTop Highest Mountains In FranceTop Biggest Hydroelectric Plants in AmericaTop Best Spa Hotels in NYCTop The World's Scariest BridgeTop Largest Hotels In AmericaTop Most Famous Festivals in JordanTop Best European Restaurants in MunichTop Best Japanese Hiking Boot BrandsTop Best Universities in PolandTop Best Tips for Surfing the Web Safely and AnonymouslyTop Most Valuable Football Clubs in EuropeTop Highest Mountains In ColombiaTop Real-Life Characters of Texas RisingTop Best Beaches in GuatelamaTop Things About DR Congo You Should KnowTop Best Korean Reality & Variety ShowsTop Best RockstarsTop Most Beautiful Waterfalls in GermanyTop Best Fountain Pen Ink BrandsTop Best European Restaurants in ChicagoTop Best Fighter Jets in the WorldTop Best Three-Wheel MotorcyclesTop Most Beautiful Lakes in ManitobaTop Best Dive Sites in VenezuelaTop Best Websites For Art StudentsTop Best Japanese Instant Noodle BrandsTop Best Comedy Manhwa (Webtoons)Top Best Japanese Sunglasses BrandsTop Most Expensive Air Jordan SneakersTop Health Benefits of CucumberTop Famous Universities in SwedenTop Most Popular Films Starring Jo Jung-sukTop Interesting Facts about CougarsTop Best Hospitals for Hip Replacement in the USATop Most Expensive DefendersTop Health Benefits of GooseberriesTop Health Benefits of ParsnipsTop Best Foods and Drinks in LondonTop Health Benefits of Rosehip TeaTop Best Air Fryers for Low-fat CookingTop Most Asked Teacher Interview Questions with AnswersTop Best Shopping Malls in ZurichTop The Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens In L.A.Top Best Mexican Restaurants in Miami for Carb-loading rightTop Best Energy Companies in GermanyTop Best Garage HeatersTop Largest Banks in IrelandTop Leading Provider - Audit and Assurance In The USTop Best Jewelry Brands in IndiaTop Prettiest Streets in the UKTop Best Lakes to Visit in TunisiaTop Highest Mountains in Israel