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Chadwick launches grassroots karting initiative for girls
Indy NXT racer Jamie Chadwick has launched ‘The Jamie Chadwick Series’ to discover and support new female driving talent, partnering with Daytona Motorsport to offer complimentary karting to girls aged eight and over on International Women’s Day. The all-female series will take place exclusively at Daytona venues, with participants mentored by Chadwick, a member of the Williams Racing Driver Academy. Chadwick’s success in the all-female W Series in 2019, 2021, and 2022 prompted her to create this initiative to provide opportunities to young female drivers who may not have considered a racing career. With a focus on identifying untapped talent at the grassroots level, the goal is to increase female participation in karting and pave the way for more women to reach the highest levels of motorsport. Chadwick aims to encourage girls to explore the sport and hopes to nurture those already interested, emphasizing the rewarding and exciting nature of motorsport for everyone. Transitioning to the Indy NXT series in 2023, Chadwick will continue with Andretti Global for the 2024 season after achieving a sixth-place finish at Portland.
