Natasha Firman

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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use British English Template:Infobox racing driver Natasha Firman (born 22 June 1976) is a British-born former racing driver who raced under Irish citizenship.

Racing career

Firman competed in, and won, the inaugural Formula Woman championship in 2004. Over the 7 races, Firman won twice and had 6 podium finishes.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Following her success, Firman joined the new Production S1 class of European Endurance Racing Club's championship for 2005. The series, raced alongside Britcar, saw Firman continue to race a Mazda RX-8 supported by Mazda Motors UK and Guglielmi Motorsport. Her 2005 teammate was Mark Ticehurst.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Firman and Ticehurst scored victory in class C of the series at the first round of the season at Silverstone.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Personal life

Firman was born in Holt, Norfolk, and educated at Gresham's School from 1990 to 1994. Her father, Ralph Firman Sr., co-founded the Van Diemen racecar constructor.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Her brother is former Jordan Formula One racing driver Ralph Firman.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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