#95 Lydia Walmsley: Racing from 7 to Mini Challenge Stardom | Cherrywood Podcast

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Join Simon Burridge and guest co-host Bex Howarth as they chat with the inspiring Lydia Walmsley, a racing driver from Ipswich who's been burning rubber since the age of 7! 🏁 ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction: Meet Lydia Walmsley 0:40 - Lydia’s racing journey: Starting at 7 years old 1:18 - From go-karts to Mini Challenge: The early days 2:40 - Racing with family: Lydia’s support team 4:13 - Life in motorsport: The unique challenges 5:18 - Racing televised on ITV4: The British Touring Car Championship package 7:00 - The thrill of Brands Hatch and other favorite circuits 9:03 - Adjusting to different tracks and conditions 10:54 - Racing setbacks and memorable accidents 15:00 - Women in motorsport: Breaking barriers 19:23 - Sponsorship opportunities: How to support Lydia’s journey 20:34 - Moving up to Porsches: Lydia’s future goals 25:02 - Achievements: First podium finish and memorable races 32:14 - What’s next: Media opportunities and future plans 36:42 - Lydia’s Spotify pick: "Hips Don’t Lie" by Shakira 🔗 Follow Lydia: Website: lydiawalmsleyracing.co.uk Instagram: @lydiawalmsley Twitter/X: @lydiawalmsley82 🎶 This week's Spotify pick: "Hips Don’t Lie" by Shakira – Lydia’s choice for our Cherrywood Playlist! Don’t miss out on Lydia’s inspiring story! Like, comment, and subscribe to follow her journey and support more amazing guests. 🎥 Special thanks to our sponsors: 🌟 Snug Dubs Camper Van Hire 🌟 De Medici Associates 🌟 Bond Carpentry #LydiaWalmsley #Motorsport #CherrywoodPodcast #MiniChallenge #WomenInRacing Welcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. #podcast#WeddingVendor#entrepreneur Contact: 📧 Email: [e-mail] 📞 Phone: [phone] 🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk 📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions 📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodpro Guests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479 Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.