Pauline Mayman
Pauline Mayman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 May 1928 |
| Died | 1989 (aged 60–61) |
| Nationality |  English |
| Occupation | Rally driver |
Eve Pauline Mayman (1928-1989) was a British rally car driver and one of the few ladies to drive professionally in the male-dominated world of rallying. Pauline is remembered by many as navigator to Pat Moss in 1962, as well as being a driver in her own right. Most notably, she and Pat won the Baden-Baden rally together, in a Mini. Also in a Mini, they were third in the Geneva Rally. In the Austin-Healey 3000, Pat’s signature car, they were second in the Polish Rally and third in the Alpine and RAC Rallies.[1]
In 1964, Mayman was involved in a serious accident in Rally Monte Carlo. Her Mini was hit by a farmer’s truck, and she suffered multiple injuries, including a broken leg. After five months out of action, Pauline returned in time for the Alpine Rally, and was thirteenth, sixth in the Touring class, and first lady, driving a Mini with Valerie Domleo. She later drove in the Spa-Sofia-Liège marathon rally, as well as the RAC Rally, in an MGB.
After her retirement from the stages, Pauline helped to run her family autoparts business, and was involved in the management of the Kieft racing car company. She also devoted a lot of time to breeding and rescuing Irish Wolfhounds.
She died of cancer in 1989, aged 61.
Rally results
| Year | Rally | Car | Co-driver | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Coupe des Alpes | Morris Cooper S | Valerie Domleo | 6th |
| 1964 | Rallye Monte Carlo | Austin Mini Cooper | Valerie Domleo | DNF |
| 1965 | Coupe des Alpes | BMC Mini Cooper | Valerie Domleo | 13th |