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Natasha Firman

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Natasha Firman
NationalityUnited Kingdom British
Republic of Ireland Irish
Born (1976-06-22) June 22, 1976 (age 48)
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.

Racing Career

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Firman competed in, and won, the inaguaral 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 RX8 supported by Mazda Motors UK and Guglielmi Motorsport. Her 2005 team mate 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

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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

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  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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Natasha Firman at DriverDB