Albuquerque racer joshua jackson, 17, was severely injured in a crash aug. Meet rebecca jackson a racing driver enjoying her career 5 september 2017 were delighted to interview rebecca jackson about her racing, business and media career to date. Guinness world record holder rebecca jackson shares her car. British racing driver and tv presenter rebecca jackson was determined to compete at the prestigious le mans 24 hour endurance race, respected as one of the toughest races that exist. Oscar has already taken home the scca national championship in the touring 4 category, driving a jackson racing bfgoodrich scion frs to the top step at the 2016 runoffs. Jan 22, 2017 race car driver, writer, and presenter rebecca jackson has jumped ship to what car so if you are wondering where the latest videos of the fivefootfour and a half porsche fan are, youll have. I wasnt on television and i definitely havent raised at lamar. I am a professional racing driver who believes in equality.
A female racing drivers view of banning f1 grid girls rebecca jackson. Itv4 presenter and racing driver rebecca jackson reveals. Tv presenter and racing driver rebecca jackson talks about her personal values and the importance of giving something back. Uk postbox sponsorship rebecca jackson racing driver and tv presenter. Racing car driver rebecca jackson of rj prestige cars. Hi, im rebecca jackson racing driver, tv presenter and motoring journalist, but when i started racing in 2011, no one had heard of me and i definitely havent raised at lamon. Rebecca jacksons biography gt racing a highly competent gt racing driver, rebeccas career began racing porsches in 2011. Rebecca jackson, racing driver and itv4 presenter image. An accomplished racing driver, broadcaster and journalist, rebecca jackson has impressed in multiple motorsport categories including the dubai 24 hour race, road to le mans and most recently the mini jcw. Rebecca jackson is best known for being a race car driver. Ah well, not like its going to change the decision full respect to rebecca jackson for being confident enough to air these views, im sure shed be getting her fair share of flack for them. Rebecca jackson racing career profile driver database.
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Denso provides the spark as british racing driver rebecca. Latest headlines elizabeth hurley sizzles in a skimpy bikini and leopardprint robe on the beach may 1, 2020 bri teresi stuns in lace lingerie set. Rebecca drove carefully on her second race and finished safely to secure her top 20 position for her and the team. To kick of this years inspiring entrepreneur interviews im proud to share the story of racing car driver rebecca jackson of rj prestige cars. Rebecca jackson, championship winning professional racing driver, telegraph cars motoring journalist, tv presenter and business woman. British racing driver rebecca jackson will complete a full season in the 2017 mini challenge after competing in four rounds of the 2016 championship, rebecca jackson will return for a full season in the headlining jcw class of the 2017 mini challenge. Browse products, purchase a bespoke video, or attend a hot lap with rebecca. Uk postbox sponsorship rebecca jackson, racing driver.
Rebecca jackson, racing driver and childrens tv presenter, says the best financial decision she ever made was learning how to fix cars when she was a teenager. Would you like to feel inspired to be who and what you want to be without judgement. Rebecca jackson joins electric gt drivers club downforce radio. Female gt racing driver rebecca jackson adds a touch of glamour to the as pro engineering ltd. She holds a guinness world record for the most number of. Rebecca jackson the glamorous female racing champion. She is known for her association with porsche racing drivers association where she raced a porsche 924 in a variety of different events. Rebecca jackson racing driver, tv presenter, motoring journalist, entrepreneur and mum of twins.
The porsche experience centre with rebecca jackson lady racing driver. Women in motorsport rebecca jackson talks motor racing. Rebecca jackson is a popular race car driver from england, united kingdom. In sharp contrast to the growth of women excelling in other sporting pursuits, there is a smaller percentage of women competing in the top tiers, compared to ten. From humble beginnings in club level motorsport, she quickly progressed through the ranks, claiming the 20 brscc porsche production boxster championship along the way. Guinness world record holder rebecca jackson shares her. Take a look at rebecca s gallery and racing videos. An accomplished racing driver, broadcaster and journalist, rebecca jackson has impressed in multiple motorsport categories including the dubai 24 hour race, road to le mans and most recently the mini jcw challenge. And more specifically, he dreamed of competing in nascar. Aug 04, 2016 rebecca jackson is a championshipwinning racing driver, telegraph cars motoring journalist, tv presenter and business woman. In 2017 rebecca is competing in a full season of mini challenge. He has also competed in other series, most notably the nascar camping world truck series and the arca racing series. She can also be found on major channels such as sky news discussing current motoring issues and has work published in gq magazine, auto express and the sunday times.
Rebecca jackson is an english racing driver and television presenter, and former motor dealer. Racing for the already highly decorated driver was his future. Jan 17, 2017 the mini john cooper works jcw convertible could never be described as sensible, but whats it like to live with for a busy racing driver. Racer, writer and presenter, london, united kingdom. Electric gt is excited to announce that rebecca jackson has joined the electric gt drivers club ahead of the inaugural season in 2018. Rebecca is best known as a successful racing driver, however you may also know her as a tv presenter or motoring journalist plus she is a very established businesswoman and. Rebecca jackson coffee house coffee house press linkedin. Learn about rebecca s life, zodiac sign, birthday, real bio, and interesting facts here.
Formula 1 grid girls and feminism, a female race car driver. As well as being an itv4 presenter and racing driver, rebecca runs her own prestige car sales business rj bespoke. This is what a professional racing driver does with her mornings on holiday in the 5 star resort of blue palace, crete. Book rebecca jackson racing driver motoring presenter.
Rebecca jackson achieved her season target of a top 20 finish owing equally to some excellent racing and. Ugc msn after the nissan sunny, she acquired a nissan 100 nx a sunny with a sports coupe body and a 1. Invite rebecca jackson to your next media extravaganza. Rebecca jackson will complete in the 2017 mini challenge. Juggling motherhood, twins and being a racing driver as a new mum to four month old twins, youd imagine rebecca jackson already has her plate pretty full. Described as the nation of motorsport in thursday nights opening ceremony, team uk were led out by team captain flick haigh as le mans legend. We also discuss her thoughts on the new w series, aimed exclusively at women, as well as rebecca s insight into the current state of the industry for women in motorsport in 2019. Book rebecca to speak at your event or host your event. Rebecca jackson is a race car driver from england, united kingdom. Rebecca jackson is the latest racer to join the electric gt club. Racing driver, tv presenter and monthly telegraph cars contributor. Rebecca jackson, gt and le mans racing driver, tv presenter and recent mum of twins, talks to as pro engineering ltd about the allure of racing and her thoughts on motorsport today in sharp contrast to the growth of women excelling in other sporting pursuits, there is a smaller percentage of women competing in the top tiers, compared to ten years ago. Racing driver and tv presenter rebecca jackson hosts an employer panel including apprentices answering live questions from students on careers in motor body technology. Rebecca jackson is a racing driver, motoring presenter and journalist.
A racing driver s morning on 5 star holiday rebecca jackson rebecca. Stars are hitting the 2020 golden globes red carpet. Sep 06, 20 rebecca jackson, racing driver and itv4 presenter image. Watch professional driver rebecca jackson address the formula 1 grid girl ban in the clip below and draw your own conclusions. Samsung people of note racing driver rebecca jackson. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. John jackson born february 1964 is a scottish professional stock car racing driver. Juggling motherhood, twins and being a racing driver. Itv4 presenter and racing driver rebecca jackson reveals her. A female racing drivers view of banning f1 grid girls.
Rebecca jackson was born in england on august 28, 1982. Rebecca jackson is a championshipwinning racing driver, telegraph cars motoring journalist, tv presenter and business woman. When not racing, rebecca jackson is a telegraph cars motoring journalist, a tv presenter and business woman. A championshipwinning racing driver, you may have seen ms jackson presenting motoring shows, discussing sport on sky news, or maybe you.
Rebecca jackson bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Her engineer father restored classic cars and competed in the annual birkett 6 hour team relay race at silverstone race circuit, and her mother is a driving instructor. Nov 01, 2018 the driver of the jackson racing bfgoodrich bspec ford fiesta is oscar jackson jr. Rebecca had her eye on racing at le mans since an early age and this was fortified after spectating at the event as a guest of michelin. Rebecca embarked on a longheld ambition to compete at the highest level in motorsportthe highly prestigious le mans 24hour endurance race and. But when i started racing in 2011, no one had heard of me. Rebecca jackson is a british television presenter, racing driver, entrepreneur, and motoring journalist. For jackson, recently announced as a cbbc presenter, the chance to complete an. I was competing in the brcc portion 90 four championship in a 5000 pound 30 five year old car, and i loved it. Hi, my name is rebecca jackson racing driver, tv presenter and motoring journalist. Racing ahead rhian morgan talks to racing driver and businesswoman rebecca jackson about the parallels between racing and the business world. But the tv presenter and racing driver somehow manages to hold up her career and be a hands on mum. Book rebecca for your next event or filming, or contact rebecca to sponsor a race car.
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