Iranian woman rally driver to visit Bengaluru

BENGALURU: Laleh Seddigh, Iran's foremost lady rally driver will visit Bengaluru on November 19, 2015, for the Indian Rally Championship. Iran’s numero uno lady rallyist will exchange views & experiences with Mahindra Adventure motorsport drivers, on the side lines of the rally at the Bengaluru stage of the Championship.

A name to reckon with in the Iranian motorsport circuit, Laleh started driving at the age of 13. Always passionate about cars and driving, Laleh is popularly referred to as the "Little Schumacher". In fact she is the only female driver to be given permission by the Iranian authorities to participate in an otherwise male dominated sport in her home country. With many accolades to her credit spanning her illustrious career, Laleh has proved her mettle in the circuits of Iran, securing podium finishes and first places across races and rallies.

Laleh is visiting at the invitation of team Mahindra Adventure.