British Women Racing Drivers Club
The British Women Racing Drivers Club (BWRDC) is a membership body which represents the interests of professional women racing drivers from the United Kingdom.[1] The BWRDC celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2012.[1] It holds its own awards and championships based on its members performances. The awards are given at an annual ceremony. [2]
The BWRDC was founded in 1962 by Mary Wheeler, with 30 members. Women were not allowed to join the British Racing Drivers' Club until 1992.[3] In 2012 the BWRDC had 160 members.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "BWRDC - 50 Years". Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
- ^ "BWRDC - Awards". Archived from the original on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Female racers aiming for the top". The Daily Telegraph. 19 April 2012.