It’s the final countdown
The 2015 Miss V8 Supercars will be crowned at the GC600 tomorrow and each day this week the Bulletin is profiling the finalists. LEXIE CARTWRIGHT caught up with four of the hopefuls.
LISA WYSE Age 24, beauty therapist, Perth. When asked who she would like to be with if she was stuck on a desert island, Lisa showed her caring side.
“I wouldn’t choose anyone as I wouldn’t want them to be stuck on an island too,” she says. “If I could change the question from a person to an item I’d choose a massage chair.”
So how does she plan on winning this weekend?
“By giving it my all! By putting effort into my theme wear, swimwear, walk and poses, having a healthy body shape, confidence and having knowledge of the V8s I hope to take out the title.”
MONICA BROWN Age 24, hostess at coastal marine company, Mackay, North Queensland Monica is doing her bit for equality working in a male-dominated environment.
“I have always worked in male-dominant workplaces and always have had equal opportunity and equal respect,” she says. “I think everyone is heading in the right direction and it’s all about mutual respect.”
She is excited to return to the Gold Coast after taking part in the contest last year.
“I know how amazing being a part of the Miss V8 Supercars team is,” she says. “It’s a very rewarding experience that delivers the most amazing memories, new friends and exciting opportunities. I think being genuine and showing your personality is the key.”
VANESSA LACKNER Age, 27, registered nurse, Southern River, WA Vanessa’s interest in biology has led her into the nursing profession, where she is the head clinical nurse for Urology and General Surgery services based at Swan Districts Hospital in Western Australia.
“I have always had an interest in human biology and anatomy as well as disease diagnosis, prevention and treatment,” she says. “I also find it very rewarding to be able to assist patients through their disease processes.”
But away from nursing, her focus is firmly on this weekend’s contest.
”As I have already achieved my ultimate goal to be part of the Miss V8 Supercars national final the next goal I have set is to try my best and enjoy every moment at national finals.”
NISSA REID Age 19, bartender, Bundaberg For V8 Supercars fan Nissa, being in the final is a dream come true.
“I fell into this competition and am so surprised and humbled by the outcome! Being a regular at V8 Supercars races, I have always dreamt of being on the other side of the fence, so this is an amazing experience for me.”
Nissa has strong views on feminism and believes equality begins at a young age.
“I was raised to treat others in the way I would like to be treated myself. I was of course directed in some ways how to treat boys and suggestions of what I should like and be interested in came from the media and my peers.
“I believe that’s where the inequality comes from as it’s not something we are born with, it’s a learned view.
“But I feel that we have come a long way over the last few decades and I think we should be grateful for that. “I’m proud to be a woman ... we should all be proud of who we are regardless of sex, heritage or religion.”