[Zealii]

The more important thing to notice is that everyone is different in their own special way. Males and females both bring different skills to the table to help the team succeed. Even two people of the same gender have different strengths. For example, one male may be a fabulous machinist while another may be great at writing grants. It is the combination of all of these different people, male and female, who make a great team.

IMHO, the reason for All-girls events is that typically, females are better at certain roles on the team. These roles can sometimes mean that they don't get to participate on the drive team or pit crew at regular season competitions because they are busy contributing to the team by doing what they do best, whatever that may be. Also, it is always interesting to watch an all girls event because of these differences. Females do generally attack a problem a bit differently than males (not saying that either way is better) so some strategy is different.

I love to compete at all girls events because it gives me the chance to be on the drive team. During the season, my skills are better used talking to judges and leading the team as team president. That doesn't leave a lot of time for drive team. I really enjoyed IndyRAGE last year and I hope that I get to attend again this year.