It’s the fast track for Nana Reibena, the 25 year-old first lady of speed best known as a balls to the wall professional racecar driving hottie. She’s also kicking ass as a rockin’ DJ, TV show host and a columnist in a women’s magazine. As a great role model for Thailand’s youth, everything she touches puts her in the winner’s circle ‘cause she’s “no fake”.

I love boys’ toys. I was always into robots, playing pool, and especially building car models. When I was young, I used to look under the hood and tinker with the engines; I could fix them all. There’s no shame in playing with these things, I guess it’s just like the girly-girls playing with their Barbie dolls.

I learned how to drive on go-karts at 8. I then graduated to real cars at the ripe age of 12. My dad was always with me ‘cause he’s my car expert. After that, I went to driving school when I was 15 but couldn’t get my license because I was still underage.

I used to steal my mom’s car and took it for joyrides around the neighborhood when I was little; I was pretty naughty those days.

I won my first competition in a tournament in Macao. After that, I realized that I was born for this life. It’s like my destiny to race cars. It’s no coincidence—I was meant to do it.

I’m just a girl. I’m going to do what I want. I’m a girl but I want to show others that this sport is not only for men. Women can do it too!

If you want to do something, you’ve got to like it or love it, that's what I believe. For me, I love driving. Driving helps me stay focused and calm on and off the track so I don’t panic when I’m faced with bad situations.

It’s not about speed. Going fast doesn’t terrify me. It’s all in day's work.

People say I’m a speed demon, including my mom and my friends. I must admit, I often have lead-foot tendencies ‘cause I’ll be coasting along at 160-180 km/hr, but not every time. You see, when you’re on the expressway, it’s dangerous to drive like a turtle. Trust me, I’m fast but safe.

I’m not saying that I’m the best, but I will do everything to my best abilities. I’ll always try. I always face my fears instead of being afraid of crashing. I’m confident and in control of my car so that when I really punch it, I can be sure that it’s going to be good.

It’s risky racing if you compare my sport with tennis or soccer. Car racing is not as dangerous as people think because you can even get hurt from playing tennis or breaking legs on a field.

I’ve always wanted to express my ideas and use my imagination. I hope my opinions are useful and valuable for my audience.

I don’t like fakes. I can’t imagine being anyone else that’s not me! I had a role in a Thai drama when I was 15. I was so young and I wanted my own money, so I accepted the role. I realized that it wasn’t me, and it was funny doing those kinds of ridiculous things. I preferred movie roles because they’re more realistic.

I’d be really sad if I was forced to choose between racing and being a DJ. I wish I could do both at the same time—hey wait, I am!

So what? I just want people to know that the gender roles that we’re all used to can be broken. I want to encourage all the young girls out there to do what you want even if the odds are against you.

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