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2-21-2010 Natalie mentioned on WindTunnel
ROLEX 24 HOURS OF DAYTONA
Jan 30Th 2010, Daytona Beach FL.
Natalie went to the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona this past weekend. This is the third time she has gone to see this greatest American endurance race. We were thrilled when our friends at Mazda were able to win the GT class for the second time in three years. The #70 Speed Source Mazda RX8 owned and driven by Sylvain Tremblay is now a racing legend. Against the onslaught of Porsche 911s, the Mazda was darn near perfect. Anyone that has had the opportunity to hear the sound of that flat-black RX8 understands how different and amazing the song of this car is. Congratulations to Sylvain, John, and crew for another great memory we bid you good luck this season.
The weather was less than ideal with heavy rain at race time Saturday and cool and windy conditions Sunday. Thanks to the hospitality of the Toshiba Motor Sports crew we were able to get out of the weather and get warmed up when ever we needed too. Making the most of our time with Toshiba, Natalie learned about the company and their approach to business and racing. We are looking forward to a long prosperous relationship with them.
We ran into Chuck Beck in the parking lot and chatted with him checking out his beautiful new 904. I was surprised to see a stainless steel chassis under that sumptuous body. Chuck said that by the time you were done powder coating a metal chassis it cost about the same. In person this car is to die for.
Natalie with the DP Winning Porsche
Natalie was also able to see the new “History of Women in Motor Sports” exhibit that just opened at the Daytona Experience. The exhibit was put together by the Henry Ford Museum, and the Women in the Winners Circle Foundation. Natalie is honored to be part of the exhibit. She will return to Daytona next week for the NASCAR WWCF dinner and celebration of the exhibit launch. More next week on the exhibit.
Thank you Melissa for tickets!
Young Drivers Symposium
Orlando FL. December 11, 2009- Natalie Fenaroli attended a “Safe is Fast” symposium today put on by Bobby Rahal, the FIA and The Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC). The training was incorporated into the annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show in Orlando FL. The topics covered included Mental Preparation, A Fit Safe Driver, Safety, Driver Coaching, and Making It Happen. All the speakers had great information and there were a number of Ah-Ha moments for Natalie. Several important contacts were made that may lead to great opportunities to road race abroad in the future.
There was a fun moment during the fitness talk when Fenaroli was asked up on stage to do push-ups. She was intended to be an example of limited upper body strength. She was asked if she could do 20 push-ups with the expectation she could not. As she approached 20 the instructor asked her to do 30, which she was able to do. Though it shot a hole in his intended example, he was a good sport, conceding many men he tests can’t do 30 push-ups!
Natalie would like to thank the FIA, RRDC, the speakers, Bobby Rahal, Jeremy Shaw and Tamy Valkosky for her inclusion in this first ever event of its kind.
Natalie is quoted in the RRDC Press Release: http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=353703&FS
PRI
Orlando FL. December 11, 2009- Today Natalie was offered an opportunity to go to Mexico and test 3 new kart chassis as well as test in a Formula Renault ( a modern carbon fiber race car). Tentative plans are to go to Mexico City in early March for the test if the logistics can be worked out. This fits well with Natalie’s plan to drive as many different types of race cars in different settings as she starts to build her skills in cars. Look for more news as the details are worked out.
Natalie is set to be interviewed on the MOPAR Stage tomorrow by TracChic.com. The scheduled time is 1PM (E) and can be heard live at www.RaceFanRadio.com Update: Watch interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w77WpOStMF0
Natalie Fenaroli Granted Car Competition License
Tulsa Oklahoma Oct. 30, 2009
Natalie did well at her first race car school. The school she attended was at Hallett race track near Tulsa Oklahoma USA. She drove a Spec Racer Ford for the school. She struggled in the first session as it was a steep learning curve driving a car and using a clutch. The 14 year old kart veteran really worked hard at the craft and was within 2 seconds of the two adults (both with lots of track time) by the 3rd session. They did a race for the 4th session and Natalie made her first pass! Her instructor Tim Webb said she set the guy up perfectly drafting down the straight, then pulling out and out braking the other car and getting cleanly through the corner. He was only sorry he was not closer to catch it on his in-car camera. She spun a couple turns later; that he did catch on tape!
Scott Stevens the track owner has granted Natalie a COMMA competition license so she can race at Hallett next season in the www.Premiercobras.com Spec Miata and anything else she can get her gloves on. He was also complementary of her skill, approach and how she carried herself.
The bottom line is she did well driving her first race car so she will now direct her attention to cars. She will continue do karts too and will add the TAG 125cc back into the mix of race karts because it offers more parallels to the race cars than the shifter kart.
It was a very good day driving a race car. She definitely showed that spark.
