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Anna started in go-karts and then did the Skip
Barber Racing School. Follow-up, Anna worked with
the racing school before joining a race crew
leading to her current stint with Team Australia
where she works over-the-wall during the races.
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GC: Where did you get started in
racing?
Anna: My dad. He was a motorcycle
racer and I had a bunch of sisters, no brothers.**
I got into go-kart racing. He wasn't too gung-ho
about it at first but he came around.
Later, I went to Russell Racing School. And
after that I worked for Skip Barber and Champ Cars
Then I joined Team Australia. I do the work on the
gear box and on Sunday I'll do pit stops.
GC: So, you're over the wall.
Anna: Yep. I jack the car up
GC: What advice would you give to
girls wanting to explore the area of racing?
Anna: I guess just get down and do
it. You might have to work a little harder than the
next person but do it. That's the way I see it. And
now, very rarely do I run into any problems from
guys. The guys I work with here are a great bunch
of guys. I wouldn't trade them for the world. It
does make a difference. I have worked with some
people who are not.
Note: The interview was
conducted during a race so much of it was lost to
the cars in the background. We hope to add to this
interview at a future race and clarify the
following information we received from Tim
Bradshaw.
** Hi.. my name is Tim Bradshaw.
I am Anna Chatten's big brother (same mom,
different dad). I am 16 years older than Anna. When
she was a toddler, I left to serve in the Navy. She
says she has a "bunch of sisters" and no brothers.
I do consider myself to be her big brother... I
wasn't there when she was growing up.. so maybe
that is how the website has misquoted her. Thanks
for the website!!!!! Tim Bradshaw ,
E-Mail.
Over
the Wall
Photos: Grand Prix of
Portland, June 17-18, 2006. Gordon Clay
Photos: Streets of San
Jose, July 28-30, 2006. Gordon Clay
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