Racing driver Rebecca Jackson on life in a male
Racing driver Rebecca Jackson reflects on her career in the male-dominated world of motor sports and notes a significant increase in female participation and fans. She shares her experiences overcoming gender bias, competing internationally, and working as a presenter and automotive writer.
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Share Save Add as preferred on Google Stuart Rust South of England Getty Images Rebecca Jackson, from Portsmouth, says she's seen a surge in the number of female motor sport fans When racing driver Rebecca Jackson first joined online car forums, she used only her surname to avoid being pre-judged for her gender.
It was not until her first real-life meet that her cover was blown. "I got out of the car and they went, 'Oh, Jackson's a girl,'" she said.
Used to "male-dominated environments" and "mickey taking" thanks to her dad's work as an engineer, she said she simply replied: "Yeah, Jackson's a girl."
Now the Portsmouth-born presenter, also known for her reviews in print and on YouTube, says she has witnessed a surge in the number of women hitting the track.
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