Driven: A pioneer for women in motorsport – an autobiography

This book was a great read.

Just had to buy, as a Tiger owner, expecting a poorly told story as autobiographies often are. This one held my attention to the very last page.

Rosemary Smith in a “screaming Imp at 4.30 am in the morning crossing the Kippure night stage of the circuit of Ireland in I think 1964(?) that was the start of my addiction to Imps and Imp variants.I Rallied, Raced and did Hillclimbs for almost two decades in Ireland . Nothing like a screaming , lightened 998 IMP!!!

My husband and I both read this book and truly enjoyed it. Rosemary tells her story with candor, humor and honesty. She shares her successes and struggles in a way that makes it so enjoyable to read. The book is fast paced, much like Rosemary herself. We purchased the Kindle edition and are going to buy it in paperback. I'm really hoping I get to meet her someday so I can tell her in person how much I enjoyed reading her story.

A great story narrated by the author. Brave revelations of her personal life and almost incredible tales of her life as a driver. An insight into the experiences of a woman who knew what she wanted.

Bought as a gift, arrived very quickly, recipient delighted.

Really glad finally to read Rosemary Smith's story - a motor sport lady who was 'out there' and 'in the driving seat' for so many years. Shame she never got a Michele Mouton-type break in a top-flight car but she could always be relied on to give it her best shot which she never failed to do.Her life story is also interesting and at times traumatic and very honestly recounted so looking at her life overall I'd say she was/is undoubtedly a gutsy lady. The word 'Driven' in the title is singularly appropriate. You could pretty much throw Rosemary the keys to any car and she'd rise to the challenge. I mean, tackling a drive in a modern-day Formula 1 Renault at the not inconsiderable age of 80 is not for the faint-hearted - be you man or woman. Yes, there are a multitude of young women 'pioneering' all sorts of things these days but Rosemary, along with several other ladies, was out there doing it way back whenever - and doing it extremely well. A really enjoyable read.

Interesting book

If you remember the 60s & 70s the golden age of motor rallying you will just love this book full of stories people joy and some sad times. She is pictured above 2 days ago with Paddy & Alec full of fun and laughs big font for very easy reading lots of pictures a lovely thing to own and a bargain and no I am nothing to do with any of it . Promise you will enjoy I certainly did.