Too often the subject of sexist jokes from male petrolheads who rubbish everything from their parking skills to their choice of upholstery – take a bow Messrs Clarkson, Hammond and May – women are proving that when it comes to pedal power they have as much mettle as the next man.
Too often the subject of sexist jokes from male petrolheads who rubbish everything from their parking skills to their choice of upholstery – take a bow Messrs Clarkson, Hammond and May – women are proving that when it comes to pedal power they have as much mettle as the next man.
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by Barry Didcock
The Top Gear team had this fact demonstrated to them graphically when Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald took on their Star In A Reasonably Priced Car challenge. She roared round the track in a time which put her into ninth position on the leaderboard, just a fraction of a second behind Tom Cruise.
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In praise of - women drivers.
Too often the subject of sexist jokes from male petrolheads who rubbish everything from their parking skills to their choice of upholstery – take a bow Messrs Clarkson, Hammond and May – women are proving that when it comes to pedal power they have as much mettle as the next man.
The Top Gear team had this fact demonstrated to them graphically when Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald took on their Star In A Reasonably Priced Car challenge. She roared round the track in a time which put her into ninth position on the leaderboard, just a fraction of a second behind Tom Cruise.
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