Feb 03 2025 65 mins
Sarah Hawkie is the Co-Founder of Night Hawk Racing, a podcaster for F1RST, and a beginner sim racer with a growing presence in the sim-racing community. She is also a member of the Raven Comms team and the owner of Insta_Carmunity. Alongside her sim-racing activities, Sarah is a supercar instructor, sharing her extensive knowledge and passion for motorsport.
Her love for cars and motorsport shines through her work, and she feels most confident behind the wheel. Sarah regularly streams motorsport-related content, including titles like GT7 and F1, as well as sim-racing commentary and podcasts. Her content is diverse, ranging from car-related discussions to a variety of gaming experiences.
In this episode, Sarah talks about being at the Crossroads of life, making that all-important decision on which direction to take to achieve her goals for 2025 and beyond. So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!
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00:00:00 Introduction to Screen to Speed
00:00:53 Meet Sarah Hawkie: Co-Founder of Nighthawk Racing
00:01:13 Sarah's Journey into Supercar Coaching
00:02:11 From Sim Racing to Real Tracks
00:08:31 The Birth of Nighthawk Racing
00:12:59 Challenges and Triumphs in Sim Racing
00:18:16 The Female Experience in Sim Racing
00:25:33 Comparing Sim Racing to Real Life
00:28:52 Future Aspirations in Racing
00:30:20 Balancing Dreams and Reality in Racing
00:31:10 Encouraging More Women in Racing
00:31:30 The Role of Online Platforms in Sim Racing
00:36:55 Starting a Podcast During Lockdown
00:37:57 Building a Community Through Streaming
00:43:33 Involvement with Razor and Comms
00:51:04 The Car Community in the UK
00:59:42 Advice for Women Entering Racing
01:02:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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