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Hi. I'm Bia Figueiredo, professional race car driver, fastest Latina on planet and very
proud to be Red Shoe Movement Ambassador.
I have more than 20 years in racing. As you can imagine,
coming from a "macho" country like Brazil, I was very lucky to have parents
that would support me into such a male dominant sport. So I feel very blessed that my parents
allowed me when I was eight to start go-karting. And coming from go-karts to open pit racing
it was difficult for me to get rid of prejudice. The guys would never allow me to forget
they were beat by a girl, so it was very difficult.So I used some of my female characteristics
to be successful at this. We are, I believe we are much more determined than men, and always
trying to reach perfection and we have charm to reach the top.
More than 40 wins in Racing.
First woman to win in Formula Renault Series
First woman to win Indy Lights Series
First Brazilian to reach a top Series IndyCar
4 international awards The woman with most wins worldwide
I encourage all of you to find the Red Shoe, like I did, and find in your heart where it
goes, wherever it will take you, because if I can drive at 380km per hour you can do anything.
Red Shoe Movement Women Supporting women for Career Success
and www.BiaRacing.com www.redshoemovement.com