British_Women_Racing_Drivers_Club

British Women Racing Drivers Club

British Women Racing Drivers Club

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The British Women Racing Drivers Club (BWRDC) is a membership body which represents the interests of professional women racing drivers from the United Kingdom.[1] The BWRDC celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2012.[1] It holds its own awards and championships based on its members performances. The awards are given at an annual ceremony. [2]

The BWRDC was founded in 1962 by Mary Wheeler, with 30 members. Women were not allowed to join the British Racing Drivers' Club until 1992.[3] In 2012 the BWRDC had 160 members.[3]

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  1. [1]
    "BWRDC - 50 Years". Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  2. [2]
    "BWRDC - Awards". Archived from the original on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  3. [3]
    "Female racers aiming for the top". The Daily Telegraph. 19 April 2012.
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