The Bathurst 1000 has a little bit of Novocastrian flavour this weekend.
Hunter TAFE student Isabelle Kranhold is taking part in the iconic racing event, fulfilling her childhood dream of working in the pits.
The 19-year-old is currently studying a Certificate 3 in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology at Glendale TAFE.
She'll be working for Brad Jones Racing, draining and refilling fuel, cooling engines, and controlling fire hazards among many other important mechanical jobs.
Isabelle says Bathurst is a fantastic event and it's so exciting to be involved.
"It's honestly an amazing experience. I went to the Sydney Red Rooster Supersprint back in August and Bathurst is nothing like that. It's so much more full on and so much more crazy and so much more is happening. It's a great experience."
She says she's looking forward to being apart of more events like this as she works towards her dream career as a mechanic.
"I'm actually going to the Newcastle 500 as well which is where I live and I'd also, in the future, like to become a pit mechanic after I finish my apprenticeship which will be in 2019."
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| Isabelle Kranhold. [Image: Hunter TAFE] |
