Name Laleh Seddigh | Role Race car driver | |
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Ms laleh seddigh behind the wheels of the super xuv500 at irc bangalore
Laleh Seddigh (born 1977 in Tehran) is an Iranian female racing driver.
Contents
- Ms laleh seddigh behind the wheels of the super xuv500 at irc bangalore
- Laleh Seddigh on Indian Standard Time
- Early life
- Career
- Media
- References
Laleh Seddigh on Indian Standard Time
Early life
Seddigh started driving at the age of 13, taught by her father. She passed her driving test at 18.
Career
Seddigh had to get special permission from a local ayatollah in order to compete against men. Permission was givin since driving is not deemed a contact sport, and on the condition that Seddigh would confirm to dress-codes.
Media
Seddigh's story is featured in a BBC TV documentary called Girl Racer, transmitted in 2008.
References
Laleh Seddigh Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA