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The 2004 film Catch That Kid gave me my love of cars. But when my Formula One career stalled, I took on a dangerous job in the middle of the Indian Ocean
TL;DR
- The author's passion for cars and speed was ignited by the 2004 film "Catch That Kid."
- The initial dream was to become the first black, female, Muslim Formula One driver.
- Financial barriers prevented a direct career in Formula One, leading to a focus on engineering.
- The author worked as a measurement while drilling (MWD) specialist and drilling engineer on oil rigs, both onshore in Australia and offshore in the Indian Ocean.
- The work was demanding, involving long hours, isolation, and significant risks, but was also thrilling.
- The author eventually transitioned from the oil rigs to a career as a writer, but retains a love for driving.