Diana Pundole: First Indian Woman to Win National Car Racing Championship
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | MRF Indian National Car Racing Championship 2024 |
| Location | Chennai, India |
| Winner | Diana Pundole |
| Category | Saloon Category |
| Achievement | First Indian woman to win the national championship in the saloon category |
| Date of Victory | August 18, 2024 |
| Personal Background | Teacher and mother from Pune |
| Challenges Faced | * Skepticism about her place in racing |
| * Balancing family responsibilities and racing career | |
| * Financial pressures and securing sponsorships | |
| Key Sacrifice | Temporarily gave up her cellphone to maintain focus, missing birthday wishes |
| Racing Experience | * Competed in Dubai Autodrome, Hockenheimring, and F1 Circuit de Spa, Belgium |
| * Pioneer in the Indian Touring Cars mixed category | |
| * Meticulous data analysis and driving technique refinement | |
| Impact | Broke gender barriers in Indian car racing, setting a precedent for women in the sport |