PROFILE
Imogen's Story
As Imogen works towards her goal of becoming a global race car driver, she has built a reputation for her determined and fearless driving style, combined with a “never give up” attitude.
Her commitment to the sport is evident in everything she does. Imogen trains consistently both on and off the track, focusing on her physical fitness and mental strength to compete at the highest level and build a long-term career in motorsport.
While she is highly competitive behind the wheel, Imogen is known for being genuine and approachable off the track. She values the relationships she builds within the sport and takes pride in supporting those around her.
More than just an athlete, Imogen is passionate about being a role model for the next generation. She actively encourages young women to pursue opportunities in motorsport and shows them that there is a place for them in the industry.
She lives by the belief: “Be the first, so others know they can follow.” Through her actions and visibility, she is committed to inspiring young girls to see motorsport as something they can be part of and succeed in.
Imogen’s dedication and achievements have been recognised through several awards, including:
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2022 Shoalhaven Australia Day Junior Sportsperson of the Year
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2023 Zonta Young Sportsperson Award
Making Change From The Ground Up -
A major focus of Imogen Radburn’s work in motorsport is her leadership in creating and supporting pathways for young women through Girls on Track, alongside building a fully all-female motorsport team in Australia. This is one of the most important and defining parts of her career, where she is actively helping reshape what a race team can look like.
Imogen is building an all-female Mustang Cup team in Australia, made up entirely of women across every area of operations, including mechanics, engineers, truck drivers, media, and support crew. This is a complete racing team environment, giving women hands-on, real-world experience in every role required to run a competitive motorsport program. The goal is not only to compete, but to develop skills, confidence, and long-term careers for women within the industry.
Alongside this, Imogen plays a key role in delivering Girls on Track experiences designed to empower and inspire young females. Through the First Gear initiative, she helps children as young as 12 get behind the wheel of a Mustang in a safe and supportive environment - often their very first experience driving a car and a moment that sparks a lifelong passion for motorsport.
She also leads exclusive pit lane tours, giving girls behind-the-scenes access to Supercar teams and other racing categories, where they meet engineers, mechanics, and drivers up close. These experiences open their eyes to the many career pathways available in motorsport beyond just driving.
In addition, Imogen regularly speaks at events and hosts Q&A sessions, openly sharing her personal journey through motorsport to show young women what is possible with determination and opportunity.
Through both her team and her outreach work, Imogen is helping reshape the future of motorsport - not just encouraging inclusion, but actively building it from the ground up.
