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Diana Pundole: First Woman Racer of India, Won Championship

Diana Pundole, the first Indian woman to win the national championship in the saloon category at the MRF Indian National Car Racing Championship 2024, achieved this feat during her birthday weekend in Chennai.

A Groundbreaking Victory

  • Diana Pundole wins the national championship in the saloon category at the MRF Indian National Car Racing Championship 2024
  • First Indian woman to achieve this feat in a male-dominated sport
  • Victory coincided with her birthday weekend
  • Championship held in Chennai, featuring both men and women competitors

Diana's Journey to Racing Success

  • Passion for racing ignited 8 years ago
  • Selected from 200 women for a national talent hunt
  • Overcame skepticism and challenges to become one of the top six contenders
  • Balancing act: Mother of two, teacher, and professional racer
  • Childhood inspiration from watching Formula One races with her father

Impressive Racing Portfolio

  • First and only woman participant in the Indian Touring Cars mixed category

Competed at world-renowned venues:

• Dubai Autodrome

• Hockenheimring

• F1 Circuit de Spa in Belgium

Participated in high-profile races:

• Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

• Ferrari 488 Challenge

• BMW M2 Competition

• Renault Clio Cup

Overcoming Challenges and Breaking Stereotypes

  • Faced jeers and doubts about her decision to pursue racing
  • Struggled to balance personal and professional life
  • Missed tournaments to spend time with her children
  • Dealt with financial pressures and challenges in securing sponsors
  • Meticulous approach to studying data and refining driving techniques
  • Mental strength required to perform at the highest level

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