published: 2019-03-08 18:45:42 (6876) Author: |
Tehannah Craddock - International Women of RC |
| We're continuing our series of profiles meeting International Women of RC as part of our #IWD2019 celebrations! Today, lets say hello to Tehannah Craddock! |
 How did you get started in RC? I started racing when I was 7, racing a Kyosho Mini Z at the Barclay School in Stevenage, which was a small indoor club on carpet. I raced there for around a year, then I stopped until I was 14. I raced at HNMC, racing a Kyosho Lazer ZX5 on their 1/10th circuit and an MP9 on dirt. I would say the main influence to actually get me racing was my Dad, as I grew up watching him race! I attended my first race meeting at two weeks old. Racing cars is traditionally a male dominated activity - did you find RC a welcoming environment to join? I always find this question slightly awkward to answer, due to not wanting to offend anybody! I do find that mostly all drivers are welcoming and really friendly, the only problem is that some do not enjoy being beaten by a woman! I can recall a few race commentators making remarks on this before starting mains! The RC community is one of a kind, where all abilities, ages and backgrounds are welcome, and I do feel that there are little sports like this where so many different groups can come together. Its been great growing up in an industry that has led me to have friends on most, if not all all continents! |
Would you like to see more women in the sport?
Of course! As with any sport it is always nice to see new faces. Women are underrepresented in many aspects of motorsport, as it is deemed too male dominated, and they are scared to race without knowing someone that already attends race meets. It would be nice to see the governing bodies take more action in promoting the sport to women, through social media, and hopefully in the future have championships for women in RC. What would you say to any women reading this considering getting involved? Well clearly I can say that women are scared to enter the hobby because they think it's only a 'male' thing which is really wrong. But what I would say answering at this question is, to invite any girl to come and to show to other women, advertising how wonderful this hobby can be for everyone. Finally, as it's International Women's Day. Tell us a woman you look up to... (Either inside or outside of RC) It has to be Jolene Van Vugt, I grew up watching Nitro Circus on TV and the way no task phased her on the show really inspired me! |
