Amanda Stretton
Racing Driver and Journalist
Born
July 24th, 1973
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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An English racing driver and journalist, Stretton participated in various motorsport events and gained prominence in the racing community. Competing in the British Touring Car Championship, Stretton represented teams such as Audi and gained attention for her performances on the track. In addition to racing, she contributed to automotive journalism, writing for several publications and sharing insights on motorsports and vehicles. Stretton's involvement in racing and journalism highlighted her commitment to promoting motorsports.
Competed in the British Touring Car Championship
Represented Audi in racing events
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