In the male-dominated world of streetcar racing, three Palestinian women racers have begun their quest for international glory - starting in the UK.
The Middle East's first all-girl streetcar racing team, "Speed Sisters", were in London this week and training at Silverstone race track. They are three female drivers from Ramallah and Bethlehem, sponsored by the British consulate in Jerusalem.
Noor Daoud, Betty Sa'adeh and team manager Maysoon Jayyusi have legions of fans on Facebook, in the Palestinian Territories, Israel and across the world. A feature-length documentary on the women is also in the works.
Last week, the trio were in the UK, at the invitation of the Motor Sports Association UK, doing a two-day intensive driver-training session at Silverstone, and visiting the Autosport International event. The British consulate in Jerusalem sponsored the visit, and have provided training, equipment and funding for a team car.
