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Women's Motorsports Network Podcast
Women's Motorsports Network Podcast
Women's Motorsports Network Podcast shares the stories of women involved in motorsports from around the world. My first episode was in 2018 and I continue to add new episodes each week. Feel free to suggest potential guests to me at melinda@wmnnation.com Melinda Russell
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Women's Motorsports Network Podcast

Women's Motorsports Network Podcast

Women's Motorsports Network Podcast shares the stories of women involved in motorsports from around the world. My first episode was in 2018 and new episodes are added each week.
Feel free to suggest potential guests to me at:
melinda@wmnnation.com.

Melinda Russell

Women's Motorsports Network Podcast

 

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From Spectator to Racer: How Tiffany Towns Built Confidence One Lap at a Time
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Aug. 4, 2026

From Spectator to Racer: How Tiffany Towns Built Confidence One Lap at a Time

Tiffany Towns shares what it’s like to build a racing life later in adulthood, compete in a male-dominated class, and grow into her own identity on the track. From first-time nerves to first-place finishes, this conversation highlights how dirt track racing can sharpen confidence, communication, and resilience. She also opens up about the realities behind the fun: learning the sport from the passenger-side perspective first, handling setbacks like rollovers and mechanical failures, and finding
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New Podcast Episode Features "Amanda", Actress in PONY Movie
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July 30, 2026

New Podcast Episode Features "Amanda", Actress in PONY Movie

"Now that I've caught the bug itself, it's starting to slowly consume me."
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Why Right to Race Matters: Tierra Hubbard Explains the Fight to Protect America's Race Tracks
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July 29, 2026

Why Right to Race Matters: Tierra Hubbard Explains the Fight to Protect America's Race Tracks

Women’s motorsports and the fight for the right to race take center stage in this conversation with Tierra Hubbard, Director of Government Affairs for Racing at SEMA and PRI. She breaks down what advocacy looks like in real life, why legislation matters for racetracks, and how policy decisions can protect an entire motorsports ecosystem. Melinda Russell and Tierra also unpack a major misconception about right-to-race laws: these bills do not override local government authority. Instead, they he
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Olivia Grimes on Family, Racing, and Never Giving Up
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July 28, 2026

Olivia Grimes on Family, Racing, and Never Giving Up

Olivia Grimes shares how a family racing tradition turned into a growing dirt-track career, from quarter midgets to winged outlaw karts and sprint cars. At just 15, she’s already learning the speed, skill, and resilience it takes to keep improving while traveling across multiple states to race. This conversation highlights the realities of girls in motorsports: long travel days, working on the car as a family, finding support, handling bad race days, and staying motivated when progress takes ti
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Maddi Gordon: Racing as a family tradition and a shared passion
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July 25, 2026

Maddi Gordon: Racing as a family tradition and a shared passion

Women’s motorsports is built on family, grit, and the relentless pursuit of excellence — and this conversation with Maddi Gordon brings all of that to life. From junior dragsters to Top Fuel aspirations, Maddi shares how a racing family, strong mentors, and a deep love for the sport shaped her path. This episode goes beyond the wins. Maddi opens up about the pressure of competition, learning to handle tough days, and why finding the positives in every run has become one of her most valuable too
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What Youth Racing Is Teaching Athena Rose Webster About Life
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July 24, 2026

What Youth Racing Is Teaching Athena Rose Webster About Life

Athena Rose Webster shares what it’s like to fall in love with racing at just four years old and keep building skill, confidence, and speed as a young kart driver. From her first NASCAR experience to competing at tracks across Missouri and Kansas, this conversation shows how early exposure, family support, and persistence can turn curiosity into a real motorsports journey. She talks about the different karts she drives, what it’s like being one of the few girls in her class, and how she stays f
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Recent Blog Posts

Kelly Barr-Anderson Is Proving It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Life
May 24, 2026

Kelly Barr-Anderson Is Proving It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Life

Kelly Barr-Anderson Is Proving It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Life For Kelly Barr-Anderson, motorsports didn’t start in childhood. It started at age 51. In this inspiring episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast, Kelly shares how on…
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Jernigan Racing Is Proving That Women Belong in Motorsports
May 24, 2026

Jernigan Racing Is Proving That Women Belong in Motorsports

Jernigan Racing Is Proving That Women Belong in Motorsports For the women of Jernigan Racing, racing isn’t just a hobby. It’s family. In this inspiring episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell talks with Bobbie Jo …
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Natalie Waters Is Racing for More Than Wins: Race To End Bullying Foundation
May 24, 2026

Natalie Waters Is Racing for More Than Wins: Race To End Bullying Foundation

Natalie Waters Is Racing for More Than Wins For sprint car driver Natalie Waters, racing is about much more than speed. In this inspiring episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast, Natalie shares how she transformed her passion for motors…
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Women's Motorsports Network Podcast

Women's Motorsports Network Podcast shares the stories of women involved in motorsports from around the world. My first episode was in 2018 and I continue to add new episodes each week. Feel free to suggest potential guests to me at melinda@wmnnation.com
Melinda Russell

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