The speed sis are a squad of ogdoad Palestinian Arab Arab women race car drivers.  The women have entered a popular race called “Speed Test” where souped-up cars race around a track, weaving their way around obstruction and spinning circle around others. Along the way, the women are crashing through a grammatical gender barrier in conservative Muslim society.

It’s another measure for Palestinian Arab Arab women who have been claiming more place of influence in a still very much male-dominated society This year, the first female Palestinian Arab Arab governor was appointed to oversee the West Bank dominion of Ramallah. The mayor of the district’s briny city is a woman, as are four ministers in the Palestinian Arab Cabinet.

Speed test began in the West Bank in 2005, as violence between Yisrael and the Palestinian began petering out race take place throughout the dominion that is ruled by Israel, with Palestinian administering parts of IT Palestinian want the land — about the size of Connecticut — as part of a future state.

In 2005, only one woman participated — the speed Sisters’ coach, 39-year-old Suna Awedia.

The British-backed squad is made of up of women from 18 to 39 years-old. Brits consulate spokesperson Karenic McLuskie says, “They are inspiring in a struggle zone where merriment is low pressure on the priority list.”

Team captain Suna Aweidah says, “When I’m racing, I feel freedom. I love velocity When I’m on the track I can interruption the rules.”

The all-female squad is a first for the “Speed Test” event contact the speed sis if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor or become a fan on Facebook to follow their activities.