{"id":366258,"date":"2025-12-23T08:08:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T08:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/366258\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T08:08:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T08:08:16","slug":"imogen-radburn-to-spearhead-new-female-focused-racing-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/366258\/","title":{"rendered":"Imogen Radburn to spearhead new, female-focused racing team"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tImogen Radburn with the Ford Mustang Dark Horse H to be raced in Mustang Cup Australia.<\/p>\n

To date, the 19-year-old had been plying her trade in Formula Ford and Formula 4 racing amid a desire to compete in the F1 Academy.<\/p>\n

She recently participated in the season-ending F1 Academy test and underwent training with Rodin Motorsport to develop her driving skills and broader knowledge of the sport.<\/p>\n

Now she is pivoting to tin tops, establishing the team with an emphasis on female participation in a male-dominated space.<\/p>\n

\u201cRepresentation matters,\u201d said Radburn.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen girls see women succeeding in real racing environments, it changes what they believe is achievable.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis team creates tangible pathways, whether that is inspiring future drivers or encouraging careers in engineering, mechanics, media, or team management within motorsport.<\/p>\n

\u201cWomen are often told there is no pathway into these roles,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis team proves those pathways exist and that women can perform at the highest level in
every position.\u201d<\/p>\n

The team has already signed several talented women and wants the team to be a springboard.<\/p>\n

Natasha Smith has been made as the team\u2019s lead mechanic, Emily Thomas as an engineer, Addison Radburn leading operations, and CJ Smith as the transporter driver.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition to the core team, we will be creating opportunities for girls who want hands-on experience as mechanics by working alongside Tash, as well as roles for those interested in media, content, and communications,\u201d Radburn explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a key part of our commitment to developing real pathways for women across all areas of motorsport.<\/p>\n

\u201cMustang Cup is a powerful platform. The Mustang is an iconic car with deep ties to Ford Performance and Australian motorsport history.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe category is highly competitive and professional, making it the perfect environment to showcase both driving talent and a high-performance team structure.\u201d<\/p>\n

Radburn Racing has established a partnership with the Motorsport Australia-run FIA Girls on Track program.<\/p>\n

\u201cGirls on Track is central to the team\u2019s mission,\u201d said Radburn.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe partnership focuses on visibility, mentorship, and access, giving young girls the chance to see women working as drivers, engineers, mechanics, and strategists.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is about showing what is possible, not just talking about it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mustang Cup Australia will form part of the SpeedSeries program in 2026, supporting GT World Challenge Australia Powered by AWS.<\/p>\n


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