Nathalie McGloin is the only female tetraplegic race car driver in the world.
She’s determined, fearless and on a mission. Ever since she suffered a serious spinal injury as a result of a car accident at the age of 16, inspirational racing driver Nathalie McGloin has been committed to helping others who have endured similar life-changing experiences – and is dedicated to making motorsport for everyone.
She’s also a wheelchair rugby enthusiast, referring to the sport as “my biggest inspiration in life.” Explains Nathalie, “When I first started playing the sport it taught me everything I needed to know about survival, mental toughness and being the best that I could be. It was the sport that helped me come to terms with my spinal injury. Wheelchair rugby taught me that anything was possible. I wouldn’t be racing cars today if I hadn’t found wheelchair rugby.”
Her advice be to aspiring athletes? “Don’t be scared of failure. Failure is just a stepping stone on the path to success. The more you fall down, the more you learn how to get up bigger, better and stronger for the next time. The lows of any sporting journey make tasting success all the sweeter when you achieve it.” Given all she’s accomplished – and her positive take on life, sports and inclusion – it’s an honor to have Nathalie McGloin on our brand partner team.