The young women chasing 'pure adrenaline' in motorsport drifting
Young women are increasingly participating in motorsport drifting, with Georgia Tillyer leading the charge as a competitor. The Motorsport Australia program has introduced 124 women to the sport this year, encouraging more female involvement. Despite facing stereotypes, these women are breaking barriers and finding joy in high-octane racing.
- ▪Georgia Tillyer transitioned from a spectator to a competitor in drifting after realizing she could participate.
- ▪The Motorsport Australia program has successfully taught 124 women about motorsport this year.
- ▪Alice Buckley is one of the few women to compete in the Super2 Series, highlighting the changing dynamics in motorsport.
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Young women behind growing interest in high-octane motorsport By Tamsyn BuckleTopic:Motor SportsWed 20 May 2026 at 6:24amWed 20 May 2026 at 6:24amWed 20 May 2026 at 6:24amGeorgia Tillyer is often the only woman competing in drifting events. (ABC News: Timothy Ailwood)abc.net.au/news/a-look-at-young-australian-women-in-motorsport/106659156Link copiedShareShare articleLess than two years ago, Georgia Tillyer would watch high-octane motorsport drifting from the sidelines, snapping pictures as a track photographer.Now, she is the one in the driver's seat."As soon as I flicked the car out for the first time and just that pure adrenaline, I was like 'this is awesome'," the 21-year-old said.Drifting at Sydney Motorsport Park in Eastern Creek.
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