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MOTORSPORT HISTORY 1995 Began Short Circuit Motor Racing in the Junior Class on dirt circuits at the age of 14. Negotiated a deal to buy a Mini Leyland body shell for a carton of beer. With the assistance of her family a standard 1100cc engine was fitted and Rebecca began racing one week after learning to drive. Her best result was 3rd in both heats during Round 4 at Warwick. Sponsors- Mum 1996 Raced to her first win in Round 2 at Millmerran Reserve Raceway (dirt track).Destroyed her mini after rolling a spectatular 3 times at the Queensland Dirt Track Motor Racing Championships at Echo Valley Raceway, Toowoomba (see DRT archive for pic) after winning previous race. Rebuilt a new Mini with the help of family, friends and other competitors for a race meeting the following week. Won the WDSCC Junior Championship and MostConsistent Driver award. Sponsors- Ampol, Beaurepairs, Automatic Smash Repairs, Aussie Auto, TK Motors Mini Care. 1997 Finished 2nd in the Junior Series. Rebecca took 7 race wins, six 2nd places and five3rd places during the series.Joined WIMSA, Women in Motor Sport Association. Rebecca was nominated for the Australian Young Achievers of the Year Awards - Sports category- by Cristine Ferrucci Jones, WIMSA president. Participated in the Formula Vee driver training school at Lakeside International Raceway. Sponsors- Auto One ,TK Motors Mini Care, Beaurepairs 1998 This year Rebecca was old enough to compete in the open classes. Racing a 1200cc Honda Civic in the Production Class (identical to her brothers) she finished 5th in the sprint series and 3rd in the endurance series. Rebecca took her first race win after a long battle with her brother the defending Production champion in round 5.Rebecca attended the Mercedes-Benz Performance Driving School at Norwell. Sponsors- Auto One, Warwick Drycleaners, Poole's Produce, Taylor Signs 1999 Due to financial constraints Rebecca missed 6 of the 13 rounds. 1 race win, three 2nd places and eight 3rd places. Sponsors- Auto One, Dotties Drycleaners 2000 Raced 1 round at willowbank in the Queensland Gemini Series. She finished 8/16 in the feature race. 2001 Results for this year are as follows.... 2nd in the S/E QLD Sprint Series and 1st in the S/E QLD Endurance Series, WDSCC Production Champion. Sponsors- Dotties Drycleaners 2002 Should of stayed at home this year Sponsors- Dotties Drycleaners 2003 Short Circuit Touring Car Championship Outright 1st and 1st Production "A". Warwick District Sporting Car Club Production "A" 1st. Sponsors- Dotties Drycleaners 2004 Competed in the QLD Gemini Series. Best result was 9th from 23. Competed in her ninth year of Short Circuit Racing. Sponsors- Dotties Drycleaners 2005-Current Competting in the QLD Gemini Series. As at October 2009: Currently coming 3rd in the Qld Gemini CAMS Championship with one round to go. |
