Charlie Martin- Keynote Speaker 2024

29th & 30th October 2025

NEC, Birmingham

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30 & 31 Oct 2024 | NEC Birmingham

2024 Keynote Speaker: Charlie Martin, Racing Driver & Motivational Speaker

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Charlie Martin represents a paradigm shift in motorsport that has never been seen before. In 2020, she made LGBTQ+ history in the ADAC TOTAL 24 Nürburgring-Rennen, one of motor racing’s toughest endurance races. She has captured the imagination of people around the world, in and out of the car, making her one of the most eye-catching and engaging drivers competing in international motor racing today. Her tenacity and self-belief have helped her to overcome the impossible and push for change when the odds were stacked against her. In a sport lacking visible diversity, she stands out. She is changing perceptions and championing inclusivity. Charlie Martin is a game changer.

Her ambition is to make history as the first transgender driver at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world’s oldest and greatest endurance race. Guinness World Records have confirmed that they will classify this as a World Record due to the cultural significance of such an achievement.

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