Katherine (Kat) is one of a new and emerging breed of female racers who race against the clock over a single flying lap, rather than within the traditional ‘first-past-the-post’ race classes. She is the owner and driver of the ‘2TEAZU’ BurgerFuel Mitsubishi Evo. She holds the 2013-2014 NZ Superlap Series Pro-Street Champion title.n 2015 and 2016 with solid results both years. Kat was the only female entered.

Kat Benson - 2001 BurgerFuel Mitsubishi Evolution 7

Katherine (Kat) is one of a new and emerging breed of female racers who race against the clock over a single flying lap, rather than within the traditional ‘first-past-the-post’ race classes. She is the owner and driver of the ‘2TEAZU’ BurgerFuel Mitsubishi Evo. She holds the 2013-2014 NZ Superlap Series Pro-Street Champion title.n 2015 and 2016 with solid results both years. Kat was the only female entered.

2001 BurgerFuel Mitsubishi Evolution 7:

Kat’s 2001 BurgerFuel Mitsubishi Evolution 7 race car was launched four years ago at the CRC Speedshow under the watchful eye of E&H Motors, Pukekohe, to compete in the NZ Superlap Series and overseas. It was also set up for a transition to circuit racing if required and is still road-registered and warranted.
Kat’s team shipped the Evo 7 to Australia to compete in the World Time Attack Challenge in 2015 and 2016 with solid results both years. Kat was the only female entered. In 2016 the car underwent the following upgrades: KAPS dogbox gearset, aero package, MCA suspension upgrade, full brake package upgrade, all new Turbosmart accessories and engine rebuild achieving 430kW.
This car has competed at, or attended, the NZ Superlap Series, World Time Attack Challenge, Leadfoot Festival, Big Boys Toys, CRC Speedshow, Automania, 4 & Rotary Nationals and was the NZ Performance Car cover vehicle.