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Interview with Natasha Firman

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Title: 2004 Formula Woman Championship Winner

Company: Formula Woman

Can you give an example where you have used maths and or physics in Motorsports in an interesting, exciting and or fun way?

Physics when driving and maths to work out how much slower someone is to you!

How would it have affected your career if you didn't have maths and physics skills?

I would not have the same job and I would not be racing.

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Why are maths and physics worthwhile subjects to study?

They are needed for many different things in everyday life.

How did you feel about maths and physics as a child?

Loved them, my favorite subjects

How has your view about them changed over the years?

Still my favorite subjects. Needed in every aspect of my life - work and racing!

How essential are the skills of maths and physics to careers within Motorsport?

Essential to understand motorsport!

How did you start/end up working within the Motorsport industry?

My family has always been involved . I started with Formula Woman.

How important are maths and physics in your field of work and how often do you use them?

I use maths every day as a charted surveyor, I need it to work cash flows.

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Which physics equation in your opinion is the most important?

E=MC2 (Genius!!)

What is your favorite equation and why?

Distance, Speed and Time for racing

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