Llew O'Brien (Wide Bay, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

One of Wide Bay's successful young women with a bright and promising future is 17-year-old Sasha Power from Kilkivan. Sasha has been competing in khanacross motorsport events since she was 12. In 2023, Sasha achieved first, second and third place over three classes at the national khanacross titles. In 2024, Sasha dominated an all-female field at the Gold Coast by placing first against very experienced drivers.

Sasha has been working as an electrical apprentice for the last 12 months and is starting her second year. She's been putting wages aside to save for her first 'proper' rally car. The motorsport community has noticed Sasha's success, and she already has a sponsor for the Queensland Rally Championship in 2025, with Cameron and Tahnee Henry from Virtual Security Guard on the Sunshine Coast.

Sasha will be one of the youngest rally drivers competing at the Queensland Rally Championship and the youngest female driver in the championship. Having tasted success in the swimming world and competing at two national swimming championships, Sasha is determined to do the same in the motorsport world. I wish Sasha all the best, and I'm sure she joins with me when I say: long live the combustion engine!