Women's Motorsport Encouragement Event Held by SKA to Boost Female Involvement in Auto Racing
In a remarkable move, the Singapore Khalsa Association (SKA) has taken the wheel in promoting motorsport within the community, with a particular focus on encouraging female participation.
The recent motorsport event organised by SKA, led by the association's current official, Abigail Cosgrow, attracted a diverse range of participants, including seven female drivers such as Hailey Benoiton who delivered a commendable performance in the Cadet category.
The event, which was well-attended by families and supporters, also introduced participants to off-track roles within motorsport, offering insights into timekeeping, marshalling, and environmental management. This comprehensive approach reflects SKA's engagement model, which aims to promote awareness and interest in motorsport.
While the association does not plan to integrate karting directly into school programmes, it will focus on proactive outreach, such as school visits and public information sessions, to introduce motorsport to a younger audience.
In line with typical grassroots development approaches, SKA is also developing initiatives to involve adult women as volunteers, officials, and drivers. This strategy is part of the upcoming grassroots development strategy, which aims to create a sustainable and scalable engagement model for motorsport in a small island nation.
The programme featured practical driving activities, including a guided session, a short race, and the country's first karting slalom competition. The event received coverage from local media, highlighting the growing interest in motorsport within the community.
SKA's efforts to promote motorsport extend beyond the track, with the association leveraging role models like female Sikh racer, Ms. Kareen Kaur, who has broken barriers in racing, to inspire future generations of female racers.
For detailed specifics on SKA’s official grassroots strategy for female participation in motorsport, direct contact with the Singapore Khalsa Association or their motorsport division would provide the most accurate and comprehensive information.
Science and education play significant roles in SKA's grassroots development strategy. They aim to introduce motorsport to students through school visits and public information sessions, promoting health-and-wellness and self-development by highlighting the technical and strategic aspects of the sport. Furthermore, they advocate for women's health by involving female drivers like Hailey Benoiton and role models like Kareen Kaur in their events, showcasing their achievements in sports and inspiring future generations.
