Meet Hong Kong’s star female racing car driver, Denise Yeung
A woman competing in a male-dominated sport is not news, but one who breaks down certain gender barriers and succeeds in the ultimate way – by winning – is always a cause for celebration.
Denise Yeung might be one of Hong Kong’s fastest female racing car drivers – and the proof is in the trophies on her shelf. She is also a successful businesswoman and is often spotted at high-profile social events and parties. It would seem there is not enough time in the day for Yeung’s busy lifestyle. And though you will quickly notice that pink may be her favourite colour (see the photos below), here are five more things you should know about the woman who lives life in the fast lane.
Hong Kong’s fastest female racing driver?
Yeung started racing competitively in 2009 and is celebrated as one of Hong Kong’s fastest female racing drivers. She first took part in the Asian Touring Car Series, and then entered in the Female Group Championship – Chinese Cup at the 61st Macau Grand Prix in 2014.
A year later she was crowned winner of the 2015 Hong Kong Touring Car – Group N2000 and won third place in the 2016 Formula E Hong Kong ePrix E-Golf Professional Race. When not participating in championships, Yeung keeps her skills sharp on racing events at Japan’s Fuji Speedway.
Self-starter
Racing cars is not Yeung’s full-time job, though the hours she puts in it may fool you. Instead, her day job is as CEO of New Homes Property, a real estate company in Hong Kong which she founded in 2009. Her business specialises in leasing and selling luxury residential properties, commercial offices and retail shops in Hong Kong.
Motherhood
Yeung is a mother of two young sons whom she tries to spend as much fun and time with as her racing and real estate careers allow (if Instagram is anything to go by). Apart from the usual outings, she also brings her children to racing events and get them acquainted with what she is passionate about.
Speed and excitement
Yeung is an avid cyclist as part of her training. Cycling helps Denise to improve her performance while training her body and fitness. She herself is a fan of Colnago bikes, especially limited editions. In an interview with the bicycle company she said: “Cycling and auto racing are the best sports for the sense of speed and excitement – both of which are suited for me.”
Driving is her callin g
Yeung loves her cars. From Lamborghinis and Ferraris to the Zenos E10 R. But did you know that her affinity for cars and driving started as a teenager? Hong Kong’s female racing driver went all the way to Canada when she turned 16 to get her driving licence.
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She might have won the 2015 Hong Kong Touring Car championship, loves Lamborghinis and Ferraris and is a regular at Fuji Speedway, but Yeung is also a cyclist, real estate CEO and mum-of-two