There are thousands of women who participate in motorsport every year. For Ladies that Launch had it’s maiden meeting in 2010 and was set up with a vision of being a platform for women from any corner of the motorsport world to come together and celebrate their contribution whether it is participating as a competitor,as a marshal, as an official or just as the lady behind the racer who makes sure he has his helmet and keys – lets face it how many of you boys could make it to the track without her!

Last year it was dogged by bad weather so ended up being run over 3 weekends! We were determined to reach a conclusion and in the end Holly Baldwin racing her Whirlygig Beetle retained her Ladies that Launch crown and will be looking to make it a hat trick this year! Megan Douglas on her Kawasaki ER won the bike trophy and we hope she and the rest of the ladies from Team Jester will contest the title again.

We will be staging the Ladies that Launch Shootout drag racing knockout eliminator with trophies available for the best performers. This will be open to ladies in their cars & on their bikes. There will be a special photo shoot as a memento of the event, live music in the evening and the bar will be open for all who want to stay over and enjoy the party atmosphere for the whole weekend.

Also during the weekend there will be two days of open ‘Run What You Brung’, racing from the guys and girls in the Supertwins motorcycle championship as well as a day of fun with the racers from Practical Performance Car magazine and we hope that their racers will stay for the weekend.

Last year we raised over £450 for our chosen charity Refuge and we will be aiming to raise even more for this vital charity. Traders are also being encouraged to attend this event so the raceway have waived the usual pitch fees in favour of a donation to Refuge. We all know girls like to shop so if you are interested in this captive market please contact 01789 720180.
It should be a fun packed eventful weekend and we hope to see as many like minded souls there soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying the fun. Ticket information can be found out www.shakespearecountyraceway.com or by calling 01789 720180.

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