Groundbreaking star Katie gets into gear!
Manchester Evening News|March 08, 2023
TEENAGER Katie Gordon admits she is proud to be part of the groundbreaking ATPI FIM Women's Speedway Academy.
PHIL LANNING
Groundbreaking star Katie gets into gear!

The Knutsford racer will be the headline star of the event taking place at the National Speedway Stadium in Manchester on August 4/5.

Gordon, 18, became the first NORA British Women's Speedway Champion in an unofficial event at the Isle of Wight last year.

Now she will be a headline star of the ATPI FIM Academy and along with other entrants will have tuition from three-times World Champion Jason Crump and ex-British Champion Rory Schlein.

Great Britain Speedway Team bosses Rob Painter and Vicky Blackwell-plus new Premiership CEO and GP race director Phil Morris will also be there to give advice.

Gordon admits that it's a huge milestone for women in the sport and has been given backing by big female names in motorsport including TV presenters Suzi Perry and Natalie Quirk.

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