Driver Profile

Name:  Claire Tippet
D.o.B:  6th September 1981
Place of Birth:  Taplow
Residence:  Nr Oxford
Occupation: Managing Director of Belle Track, Grade B ARDS Instructor
Hobbies:  Exercise, especially boxercise, travelling and driving

Racing History
Claire first raced in September 2003 at Brands Hatch in the BRSCC Road Saloons driving a VW Mark I Golf, the only female competitor. She continued in this series until the end of the season getting a 6th at Snetterton.

Claire then took part in the 2003 Winter Saloon Series, finishing 3rd in class at Brands Hatch in wet conditions.

For 2004, Claire entered the VW Racing Cup, the first female to compete in the popular and fast growing championship. Claire campaigned her MkI GTi with ATMR who also ran a Beetle and diesel Golf MkIV. Achieving strong performances in some competitively fought races around the country Claire was awarded the ‘Spirit of the Year’ award in her rookie year with the championship.

The following 2005 season was contested again with a freshly painted car and high hopes for more success. With a few gremlins to contend with and contact from other drivers the season didn’t run as smooth however Claire, determined as ever, enjoyed some magnificent race long battles especially with another MkI driven by Stuart Bliss. During the season Claire went to Silverstone to train as an ARDS Instructor and once qualified began instructing at a number of circuits and schools in the UK working in both front and rear wheel drive cars. Though lacking the financial support to enter the 2006 season with a more competitive car, instructing has enabled Claire to keep her finger on the pulse and has also lead to other exciting career opportunities including working for a V8 Race Experience company in Australia earlier this year.

Now busy working on an administration and event management contract for The Masters Racing Series, Claire is heavily immersed in the fascinating world of historic motor sport. Looking forward to the 2008 season the opportunities to dust off the overalls and get behind the wheel in a Masters or Top Hat race are ever likely!