What was the first car you bought and what influenced the purchase?
Chev 2500, for its affordability.
If you had a weekend to drive to any destination in South Africa, where would you go, what car would you be driving and who would you take?
A wide open road passing a maximum of two cars every hour with no traffic cop — with or without radar — in sight. On my own, in an Aston Martin DB9.
What would the music be?
A mix of rock, R&B and local artists.
How much was your most expensive traffic fine and what was it for?
That’s confidential.
Ever had a particularly good or bad experience with a traffic cop?
Always good — smile, greet them warmly and act naive and helpless.
If you had to choose between a sports car and an SUV, which would you choose?
Sports car — there’s no comparison!
What annoys you most about other drivers?
They don’t understand my impatience.
What’s the nastiest thing you’ve done to another car or had done to your car?
Act like I do not want to overtake. As soon as they relax, off I go.
How many cars do you own and which is your favourite?
One.
What gadget should car manufacturers put into cars that would make your life easier?
A special feature to address rude motorists with — but only I must have one.
What sparked your interest in A1? What made you believe that A1 would be the next big thing in international motorsport?
There’s so much testosterone on the world stage. Why not add some oestrogen — and not just from a PR and eventing perspective?
Do you believe that A1 has the potential to be as big as Formula One?
With time, yes, but it’s in its infancy and we have to stand by our core values.
What is your greatest fear?
Being stopped by a traffic cop.
How would you like to be remembered?
She lived her potential.
Other than a property or a vehicle, what is the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought?
A wrist watch.
Tell us a secret …
It would no longer be a secret.