Margaret Farquhar-Rigg

Name
Margaret Farquhar-Rigg

Age
39

Occupation
Management Accountant

Type of motorsport
Circuit racing

Why did you start in motorsport?
My husband started racing in 2005 and I was quite happy going to watch and be supportive. However, when he had to complete a two driver race himself (his co driver having broken his ankle) I decided to get my licence to share drives with him. I passed my ARDS test in April 2006 and he decided if I was going to drive his car I would need experience so bought me my first race car, a Rover Metro 1.4 Ta. (picture attached showing both me and the metro in the pit lane at Donnington Park in May 2006 before our first race together).

Previous Championship / Competitions
2006 MGCC Total Butler Championship

Previous Achievements
2006 MGCC Total Butler Championship Class AB Novice award
2007 Took my first ever class pole at Silverstone National on 31 March

Favourite venue
My favourite circuits are the International circuit at Silverstone and Croft.

Best race
Donnington Park May 2006. This was my first race and it rained between qualifying and the race. I managed to finish fourth in class when more experienced drivers were ending up in the gravel traps.

Cars owned
Metro 1.4 Ta
MGF 1.8 VVC

Current championship
In my second race season, I am currently competing in the MGCC Cockshoot Cup in my husband's MGF.

Future plans
To continue to enjoy motorsport and to hopefully get my first class win.