Girls Go Racing
Driving to Esteems
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Involvement in Motorsports and Self-Esteem
Becoming involved in the world of sports in one way to help young adults form an identity, construct a set of values and an opinion of themselves. Because girls often lose self-esteem as they reach adolescence, starting early is even more beneficial.
Being an athlete teaches girls how to stay focused, and no better sport personifies this than auto racing. Involvement in motorsports enables girls to do better in their schoolwork. learn the value of balancing activities, family and social life, and discovering the importance of having a positive attitude. For those girls involved in motorsports from an early age, their entry and interest often starts with a parent or other family member who is already engaged in racing.
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About the Book
The purpose of this book is to help women understand the sport of auto racing, what it entails for young girls who express an interest in getting involved, how racing is a viable career option for young women and finally, how involvement in the sport of auto racing builds much needed self esteem.
About the Author
Dani Ben-Ari is the author of "Car Ownership for Women" and "A Guide to Automotive Studies." She served as the associate editor and primary writer for "Auto Trim & Restyling News," an international customizing magazine for ten years. Susan Frissell, Ph.D is a practicing pyschotherapist with a recognizable passion for cars. Susan is the publisher and editor of "Women With Wheels", and has written for such online sites as "The Car Connection", and "Auto Fusion", as well as "Wheels" a periodic column for the Windy City Times.