Natasha Firman
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| Nationality |  British  Irish |
| Born | June 22, 1976 Holt, Norfolk |
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Natasha Firman (born 22 June 1976) is a British-born former racing driver who raced under Irish citizenship.
Racing Career
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
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
- ^ "Privilege Insurance Formula Woman Championship 2004". driverdb.com.
- ^ "Natasha Firman Takes Formula Woman Championship Title on 25th July 004". carpages.co.uk.
- ^ "RX-8 for Britcar". pistonheads.com.
- ^ "BRSCC - 26th March - Silverstone - 2005". tsl-timing.com.
- ^ "NatashaFirman". womeninracing.org.
- ^ "Van Diemen". f3history.co.uk.
- ^ "Ralph Firman". historicracing.com.
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