29 June
Under threatening clouds above Louth, I met Robert Makepeace of BBC Radio Lincolnshire for a chat and update about Formula Woman. Also present was another contestant, Becca, to make the interviews wider: my 50 years plus experience and her shorter period of motorsport competition. But we both showed passion and interest in getting involved in Formula Woman.
I managed to mention my two major aims: showing that age is no bar to getting out and getting involved in new activities; and also, more importantly, as a member of the Motorsport UK's Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee's LGBTQ+ sub-committee, promoting all motorsport disciplines as a very open activity which welcomes LGBT+ people.
Robert also took some photos, as did Becca, but my ignorance of things instagram and similar social media platforms meant I stood and watched - fascinated! With luck we'll both get copies so I can add to my website (and Facebook page).
Now I need to concentrate on finding a sponsor!
Keep up to date with BBC Radio Lincolnshire via the BBC website, the BBC Sounds radio player, or via their Facebook page.
If you would like to be involved and support my journey you can get in touch at rowena-racing@rafiki.me.uk