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4 days ago
- Automotive
- STV News
Female Porsche racing drivers set for Scottish homecoming
Two Scottish female racing drivers will go head-to-head in one of Scotland's biggest motorsport events. The British Touring Car Championships is returning to Knockhill this weekend, drawing thousands of fans. And in addition to the showpiece races, the battle involving another high speed car, a Porsche, is heating up with two Scottish women bidding to come out on top. 'It is an absolute dream come true to be in a Porsche. I never thought I would be able to call myself a Porsche racing driver,' said Hannah Chapman, a 32-year-old driver from Fife. STV News Hannah Chapman, 32, from Fife 'When you get younger girls come up, they'll be shocked to see a girl in a race suit,' added 19-year-old Katia Loggie from Aberdeen. The pair are in their first year competing in a Porsche. Involved in the Sprint Challenge, they've battled it out on circuits across the UK. For Hannah, financial constraints have meant the prospect of turning out on her home track was not always guaranteed. 'Being from here, and I work here, I'm here every single day,' she said. 'If I didn't get to race this weekend, it would have been heart-breaking. 'I'm leading the championship as well so to get the chance to be here and hopefully maintain or extend my lead, that would be amazing.' The lead up to the weekend racing is dominated by practice sessions – a chance for drivers to familiarise themselves for what is one of the championship's most challenging circuits. More than 15,000 fans are expected to turn out at Knockhill this weekend, the circuit's busiest event of the year. 'The staff have been working on it since last August, since the last one,' said Jillian Shedden, Knockhill's managing director. 'It gets bigger and better each year. The fans come out to support the touring car drivers and all the support drivers. 'We absolutely love it and mother nature is playing ball this year so its looks like we'll have a great weekend.' The touring cars are undoubtedly the showpiece races but for support drivers like Hannah and Katia, who sit first and third in their classifications, it's not the only contest worth watching. STV News Katia Loggie, 19, from Aberdeen 'It's going to be hard to reign myself in but I need to remember to be smart with my driving as well as going for it all guns blazing,' said Hannah. Katia says she plans to throw caution to the wind. 'Definitely want a race win, that would be a successful weekend,' she said. '[I'm going] all out, all the way.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Porsche Cup Brazil Driver Catches Major Air in Scary Qualifying Crash
On the opening weekend of the Porsche Cup Brazil came to a halt early when a scary solo crash sent rookie driver, Heverton Cardoso, airborne during his qualification session for the Sprint Challenge. Cardoso lost control entering the top of Autodromo Velocitta's corkscrew corner and hit a barrier while sliding sideways; this lifted the No. 36 GT3 car, and his momentum sent him flying. The right side tires barely grazed the track surface as it flew across the corner, starting its first rotation. Upside down, Cardoso flew through the air before hitting the ground on the lid of his car and bouncing back up into the sand barrels. He had at least five more points of contact with the ground before skidding to a stop, alternating from hitting the surface with the nose and the vehicle's roof mostly. The Porsche Cup medical team quickly attended to Cardoso and was able to exit the vehicle and head to the medical center with assistance. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
