AUSTRALIAN DARE TO BE DIFFERENT AMBASSADORS ANNOUNCED

Molly Taylor one of four Australian Dare To Be Different Ambassadors – Photo: Supplied

CAMS has confirmed that Simona De Silvestro, Betty Klimenko, Romy Mayer and Molly Taylor will be Australia’s first Dare To Be Different (D2BD) Ambassadors.

The four women will also be the first ambassadors outside of Europe as part of the exciting ‘D2BD’ campaign, aimed at increasing women’s participation in motorsport at all levels.

The program was launched at the Australian Grand Prix earlier in the year and has since had overwhelming interest.

Swiss-born Supercars driver Simona De Silvestro is also a D2BD Ambassador – Photo: Supplied

Supercars driver Simona De Silvestro is excited about her ambassadorial role.

“I am very proud to be joining the D2BD program as an ambassador. This is an exciting time to inspire and help young girls achieve their dreams especially in motorsport,” said De Silvestro.

Erebus Motorsport Team Owner Betty Klimenko said being an ambassador was a great opportunity to help young females understand how they can also be involved in the sport.

“I was the first female team owner to enter the sport off my own bat, the first one to win Bathurst and just because I’m the first, doesn’t mean I should be the last. I think it’s important young girls understand they can make an impact in a male dominated industry.” said Klimenko.

Romy Mayer from Red Bull Holden Racing – Photo: Supplied

Romy Mayer, Red Bull Holden Racing Team’s Performance and Data Engineer said she hoped to inspire young females to see motorsport as a future career option.

“Being an ambassador for D2BD, I hope we can show girls from young age that there are amazing women in this motorsport world,” said Mayer.

“It’s about opening doors and showing them that they have all the support they need if they dare to be different. I wish someone would have showed me earlier how cool it is to be an engineer. I’m proud that I can the support younger generation with this program.”

The 2016 CAMS Australian Rally Champion Molly Taylor said she was proud to be part of D2BD.

“There’s a whole world of opportunities in motorsport and how far you take it ultimately comes down to your desire and work ethic, not gender. To be able to help other girls experience the thrill of the sport and share that same passion is something pretty special.” said Taylor.

D2BD will ramp up its work in Australia over the coming months, with more information available on the CAMS website.

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