From Children's TV to Extreme E
Catie Munnings, former presenter of CBeebies show Catie's Amazing Machines, has traded in her TV career for the world of sport. She now competes in Extreme E, an electric version of rally cross that involves futuristic Odyssey 21 cars. Munnings is currently the only British driver in the 2023 season, racing for Andretti Altawkilat Extreme E.
Challenging Terrains
Munnings tackles a variety of terrains during the racing calendar, including Saudi deserts, glaciers in Greenland, and the Andean mountains of Chile. Her role in Extreme E has given her the opportunity to take on some of the biggest names in motor racing.
A Childhood Passion
Munnings believes that her career in motorsport was meant to be. Growing up on a farm, she and her sister were constantly behind the wheel, thanks to their father's motorsports entertainment company. From driving buggies to old cars, Munnings developed a passion for driving at a young age.
Leaving CBeebies Behind
Despite the success and enjoyment she found as a children's TV presenter, Munnings had to give up the role to focus on her rallying career. Juggling both became overwhelming, and she found it difficult to remember lines for the show while also preparing for rally stages. Munnings made the tough decision to prioritize her racing career.
Taking on Champions
Munnings has gone head-to-head with some of the biggest stars in motor racing. She has raced against former Formula One champion Jenson Button and even beat multiple-time world rally champion Sebastian Loeb. With her growing success in Extreme E, Munnings is determined to achieve more victories in the upcoming races.
Munnings will be competing on September 16 and 17 for round seven and eight of the 2023 season, but the exact locations of the races have yet to be confirmed.
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