The members of the Australia Women in Motor Commission (AWMSC) have been appointed, with Jessica Dane named Chair.

Seven commissioners have been successful in their nominations for a position on the new AWMSC and include a broad representation of those involved in the sport.

Dane, the Commercial Operations Officer and team co-owner at Triple Eight Race Engineering, said she was excited about being part of the new commission, with plenty on the agenda for their first meeting in 2019.

“ is an incredible industry – the adrenaline, the passion, the hard work are infectious and the CAMS Australian Women in Motor Commission has the potential to spread this bug,” Dane said.

“The Commission has the potential to be the voice of females in . If we can provide a platform to listen to and understand the challenges facing women in the industry, we can work towards making this awesome sport an even better place to be.

“The over-arching goal I’d like to see the Commission tackle is female participation in in all areas and at all levels by gaining a comprehensive understanding of why gender disparity exists. There are no quick fixes, but by working together to identify the exact goals and how we reach them, the Commission will be able to make a positive difference.”

Dane has also recently been named an ambassador for the Dare To Be Different (D2BD) program, which encourages young girls to get involved in all aspects of .

“Dare To Be Different is about sharing our sport with girls who would possibly have never come into contact with it and empowering them to believe that they can do absolutely anything,” Dane added.

“In order for to keep growing in participation and popularity, we need to reach more people and Dare to be Different is a wonderful tool to do that.”

CAMS Board member Margot Foster AM has also been confirmed as the Board portfolio holder for the .

The full list of current Commissioners can be found here.

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