Natasha Firman

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Natasha Firman
Nationality Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British
Flag of Ireland.svg Irish
Born (1976-06-22) 22 June 1976 (age 49)
Holt, Norfolk
Related to
Previous series
  • 2005
  • 2004
Championship titles
  • Formula Woman

Natasha Firman (born 22 June 1976) is a British-born former racing driver who raced under Irish citizenship.

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Racing career

Firman competed in, and won, the inaugural Formula Woman championship 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 alongside Britcar, saw Firman continue to race a Mazda RX-8 supported by Mazda Motors UK and Guglielmi Motorsport. Her 2005 teammate 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

Firman was born in Holt, Norfolk, and educated at Gresham's School from 1990 to 1994. Her father, Ralph Firman Sr., co-founded the Van Diemen racecar constructor. [6] Her brother is former Jordan Formula One racing driver Ralph Firman. [7]

References

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


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