I think Maria's (highly successful) efforts at helping push forward women-only racing show what can be done with a bit of focus, and some really good motivation. It's kind of supporting evidence for what the OP suggested.
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I think Maria's (highly successful) efforts at helping push forward women-only racing show what can be done with a bit of focus, and some really good motivation. It's kind of supporting evidence for what the OP suggested.