What it’s like being a female racing driver in South Africa

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Nashrene Schloss has been racing in South Africa for almost three decades after an accidental outing on track turned her into a racing driver for life. She talks to Janine van der Post about what it’s like as a woman in the motorsport arena.
PS: You can prep the episode with Ian Schrsobee next please. We’re still waiting feedback from AdSpace about sponsors and recorded ads etc, so it’s just best to carry on in the meantime.
I’d also like to book the studio next week for my next episode: I’ll be chatting to a former car salesman about what to know when buying a new or used car at a dealership. “The things a car salesman won’t tell you.” I know I’ll also have to check with Graeme when I can use the studio for an hour, but want to check your team’s availability first.
11 Apr 2025 English South Africa Automotive · Automotive

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