THIS qualified nurse and graduate architect may have full time jobs back at home, but when it comes to motorsport working at the Bathurst 1000 is a whole lot of fun.
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Sisters Ashley and Emily are from Sydney and this weekend they are paired up to work as promo girls for the Boost Mobile Racing team.
This is Emily's first year working during Race Week, while Ashley is back for the second time.
The sisters have motorsport in their blood and both race go-karts regularly and say they jumped at the chance to work at the Bathurst 1000.
"It's really social and promo girls are just part of the sporting culture," Emily said.
"I love being part of the environment, it's amazing and everyone is here for the same reason - the love of motorsport."
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The duo also had the enthusiastic support of their mother before they had even arrived at Mount Panorama.
"My mum was a grid girl back in the 1980s and she wore a driver's racing suit, but with high heels," Emily said.
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"She is very excited that I'm here doing it as well."
Back for her second year, Ashley said she loved being part of the Bathurst 1000 excitement last year.
"I really enjoyed being part of the team,"
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Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
