“People don’t realise how do or die this sport can be for some people. Obviously, there are some who are lucky enough on the finance side of things.
“You can be envious of them, but they’re just living the cards that they’ve been dealt and I’m living with the cards I’ve been dealt. It’s a little bit harder on that side, but if you’re willing to work hard enough and show you’re fast on track, then opportunities should hopefully present themselves.
“Even so, sometimes they don’t, but that’s how cruel the sport can be unfortunately. I’m very fortunate to be where I am now. For people that aren’t as lucky or didn’t have the same opportunities, I want to make the most of it and show in GB3 that I deserve to be there.
“I want to show that I’m not just a female, I’m a fast racing driver.”
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‘It just fuelled me for the rest of the season…’
Executing a near-perfect 2024 campaign, Pulling made it look easy and took the crown by 121 points — a testament to the hard work she’d put into it. Showing few weaknesses, she bagged a record-breaking nine wins out of a possible 14, 10 pole positions, five Grand Chelems (pole position, fastest lap and winning while leading every lap) and never once finished off the podium.
“I’ve always had this in me,” she reflects. “I think I drove really well last year at times, just some things were not in my control that went wrong. On paper, I’d say yes, but I think I’ve been at this level for a while and I finally felt like I’ve had the opportunity to show it.”
