Ilsa Cox

Occupation
Performance driving instructor, working at various race circuits for major car manufacturers and racing schools.

First year of competition
1987

Competition Car
SEAT Leon Cupra

Why did you start?
My husband, Brian bought me a day out at Brands Hatch School of Racing, I was hooked, and the rest is history!

Championships
BRSCC Eurosaloons

Racing CV

2009-2011
Competing in SEAT Leon Cupra car in the BRSCC Eurosaloons championship

1998-2008
Competed in modified saloon car championships in Peugeot 205 & 306 cars in BRSCC, BARC & 750 MC run championships

1987 – 1997
Competed in various saloon car championships in a Suzuki Swift, VW Golf & Peugeot 205

Achievements
26 overall race wins, 21 pole positions and numerous podium positions
Winner of the BWRDC’s Club GoldStar award in January 2010
First woman to win an overall race in a SEAT Leon cupra
2009 - 2nd in class in the BRSCC LMA Eurosaloons championship, following some excellent podium results, several class wins and an overall win at Oulton Park
2008 - Winner class A in the 750MC Hot Hatch championship. 3rd in the BWRDC championship
2007 - 2nd overall in the 750MC Hot Hatch championship
1997 - Handy Gas Saloon Car Champion
1995 - Driver of the Year award

Best Event
September 2009 at Oulton Park - my first Overall win in the SEAT Leon Cupra, making me the first ever lady to win overall in this fantastic car!

Worst Event
May 2009 – Donington Park – the car in front of me spun on the warm up lap, leaving me nowhere to go but the bank for an overdraft for the repair bill!

Favourite Circuit/Venue
Thruxton and Castle Combe