published: 2019-03-14 20:38:54 (6728) Author: |
Katja Brammertz - International Women of RC |
| We're in Germany for today's International Woman of RC and we're with 1/8th off road racer Katja Brammertz! |
 Hello! How did you get started in RC?
At first hello to everyone out there! I can say I grew up with RC cars. My father was an RC car driver and so our family were at race tracks at a lot of weekends. At first I was the pit girl of my father. But I practiced every time so that I got fast enough to participate at a race. And after this experience for me it was clear that this is my hobby. This means not only racing, but also to organise races. Racing cars is traditionally a male dominated activity - did you find RC a welcoming environment to join? Unfortunately it is a male dominated activity, but we are working on it ? No, I can not say that I was not welcomed. But in the beginning of my RC car time I recognised that some guys could not understand that a girl is faster than them. But the guys got used to the situation as there are some more fast girls at tracks today than in the past. |
Would you like to see more women in the sport?
Of course! It would be great. But I find we are already in a good way.
What would you say to any women reading this considering getting involved? When there is any women who is interested in RC I only can say... do it! I can only recommend it. I do not regret one RC day. Finally, as it's International Women's Day. Tell us a woman you look up to... I have no special woman I look up to. I admire every woman who lives their dreams (whether in a hobby, job or family.) And if she is still successful in fulfilling her dreams, respected by others and rewarded respectively, this woman is a role model. |
