Why are there so few women in motorsports? To find out we talked to Beitske Visser, Dutch racing driver and BMW works driver (GT3, GT4, Formula W). We discussed Formula W,  how she got where she is, what her experience in this male-dominated sport is like, and what needs to change to empower women in racing. But our host Sara also talked with Beitske about her interest in Formula E, how she’s handling Corona, and how she once won a race with a broken back. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed our interview!

0:00 Intro
1:14 Simracing during Corona
2:55 Being a BMW works driver
3:40 Training and fitness as a race driver
6:04 Starting off in karting
8:28 Being the only girl at the kart track
9:30 Role models growing up
10:20 Going professional
11:08 Why there are so few women in racing
12:40 Motivating more girls to try racing
14:05 Competing with men on the track
15:00 Formula W
16:58 Gender stereotypes in motorsports
19:10 Racing and winning with a broken back
21:30 Future plans and dreams of Formula E

If you want to read more about Beitske and the BMW Motorsport team, go to:
www.bmw-motorsport.com

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