Catie Munnings: Driving change in motorsports

The Game Changers

What drives one of Britain's top rally drivers to push the limits on and off the track? Join us for this inspiring conversation with Catie Munnings, as she shares her remarkable journey from sporty teenager to a trailblazing figure in motorsport.

Find out how Catie’s unique, motorsport-centric upbringing set the stage for her rapid ascent in rally racing. From perfecting handbrake turns at just 13 to extraordinary achievements in rally driving and Extreme E racing, Catie’s story is a testament to passion and perseverance.
Catie shares the pivotal role her family has played in her career and the mental fortitude required to excel in rally driving's high-stakes environment. Learn about the physical demands rally driving imposes and how motorsport legend Michèle Mouton provided inspired Catie as a young driver.

We delve into the broader landscape for women across motorsport, discussing initiatives that are levelling the playing field, as Catie provides an insider's perspective on E Extreme’s commitment to gender equality, with mixed-gender teams racing in remote, environmentally affected locations.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about racing, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of dreams.

Catie Munnings is one of Britain’s most successful racing talents, a rally driver, Red Bull sponsored athlete and TV presenter who now competes in Extreme E - a radical, all electric off-road racing series in the most remote corners of the planet impacted by climate change.

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Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media
A Fearless Women production

Chapters

1. Catie Munnings: Driving change in motorsports (00:00:00)

2. Racing Journey of Katie Munnings (00:00:02)

3. Family Support and Mental Resilience (00:11:17)

4. Xtreme E Racing and Climate Awareness (00:16:42)

5. Gender Equality in Motorsport Conversations (00:24:09)

6. Breaking Ground in Motorsport (00:32:12)

7. Women's Sport Podcast Promotion (00:43:03)