Molly Taylor has re-written the Australian Rally Championship record books by becoming the first female driver to win a heat in the sports history.
"To be honest I didn't have any expectations this weekend, I just wanted to get through to the finish," the young Toyota driver said after taking honours on day two of the West Australian Rally.
Taylor was greeted at the service centre long time supporters Neal Bates and her mother Coral Taylor, who, as a team, won multiple national championships.
"I'm so proud of her, she's set her mind to this result for so many years, and put in so much hard work. I just couldn't be happier!" said Coral with a tear in her eye.
Molly added: "The joke for so long was that everyone in rallying knew me as Coral's daughter.
"Maybe people will start referring to mum as Molly's mother!"
Overnight leader Simon Evans needed work done on a driveshaft that resulted in a 45-second penalty and he finished the day in fourth place while his brother Eli moved up to second overall.
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