Displaying nerves of steel, Broadford woman Laura O’Connell has motored all the way to the first-ever Formula Woman Nations Cup final, which takes place in Dubai from May 1 to 4.
Finishing in an impressive 17th place out of 50 drivers at the recent qualifying rounds in Dubai guaranteed Ms O’Connell a spot on the starting grid where she will compete as part of a fifty-strong field of racing drivers from across the globe.
Driving at speeds of more than 200 kilometres an hour on a straight stretch didn’t faze the 25 year-old biochemist who qualified after her first lap to seal a place in the coveted Cup final.
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East Clare correspondent, Dan Danaher is a journalism graduate of Rathmines and UL. He has won numerous awards for special investigations on health, justice, environment, and reports on news, agriculture, disability, mental health and community.