Episodes

What is Kelly-Moss and How Does This Company Support Motorsports?
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June 26, 2023

What is Kelly-Moss and How Does This Company Support Motorsports?

Send us a text In this podcast, Melinda Russell interviews Victoria Thomas, the CFO and co-owner of Kelly Moss, a racing company in Wisconsin, about the explosive growth of the company, their focus on Porsche restoration and racing, and the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion in motorsports, particularly among women and minorities. Support the show
What Does Riley Stowers Love About Racing?
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June 25, 2023

What Does Riley Stowers Love About Racing?

Send us a text Meet Riley Stowers: Young Racing Sensation Get ready for a thrilling episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast, hosted by the talented Melinda Russell. This week, Melinda interviews an impressive guest, 11-year-old superstar racer Riley Stowers. Riley has been racing since the age of five and currently races the 250 outlaw kart with success. She talks about her journey in racing and shares her personal life, including her family and pets. Riley's parents surprised her wit...
Guests Staci and Kamille Fitzpatrick June 13 2023
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June 20, 2023

Guests Staci and Kamille Fitzpatrick June 13 2023

Send us a text Mother-Daughter race team, Staci and Kamille Fitzpatrick share their passion for racing, their race family, and how they hope to impact the motorsports industry in the future. Support the show
Guest Mattison Graves
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June 19, 2023

Guest Mattison Graves

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Natasha Cherchuk is my guest
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June 18, 2023

Natasha Cherchuk is my guest

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Guest Mackenzie Bjorklund June 7 2023
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June 15, 2023

Guest Mackenzie Bjorklund June 7 2023

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Guest Richmond Track President Lori Waran
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May 31, 2023

Guest Richmond Track President Lori Waran

Send us a text The Trailblazing Female President of NASCAR Rev up your engines and tune in to Women's Motorsports Network for a captivating conversation between host Melinda Russell and guest Lori Warren, the trailblazing track president at Richmond. Lori shares her journey to becoming the first female track president in 76 years for NASCAR and emphasizes the importance of networking and staying connected throughout her career. Listen in as she discusses her personal connection to racing and her...
Mike Narx with Drag-N-Drive Makes Announcement
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May 13, 2023

Mike Narx with Drag-N-Drive Makes Announcement

Send us a text Rev your engines for Drag-N-Drive World Championship Are you a fan of motorsports? Then the Women's Motorsports Network BONUS EPISODE with Drag-N-Drive's Michael Narx is just what you're looking for! Host Melinda Russell interviews Michael Narx, who runs Drag-N-Drive.com. The platform covers a community of racers and their co-pilots who load up their race cars and everything they need for 3 to 7 days. Melinda and Michael discuss how Drag-N-Drive has grown from four events three ye...
Meet Michelle Della Penna with the Della Penna Foundation
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May 10, 2023

Meet Michelle Della Penna with the Della Penna Foundation

Send us a text Empowering Women and Diversity in Motorsports Get ready to rev your engines with the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast! Hosted by Founder Melinda Russell, each episode provides you with all the latest news and excitement in the world of motorsports. In this episode, Michelle shares stories of her upbringing in Northern California and growing up with a father who was involved in racing. She explains how their foundation is working to empower young girls interested in motorsports ...
BONUS EPISODE: John Eckelberg with the High School Racing Association
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April 27, 2023

BONUS EPISODE: John Eckelberg with the High School Racing Association

Send us a text John Eckelberg, Executive Director of the High School Racing Association, based in WI, shares how the HSRA got started, how it is growing, and how we can all help to get more teenagers involved in motorsports. Support the show
Dr. Lisa Hunsicker
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April 27, 2023

Dr. Lisa Hunsicker

Send us a text Dr. Lisa Hunsiker is a surgeon from the Denver, CO area. She shares how she got involved in racing and why she is passionate about the sport. Support the show
Women's Motorsports Network with guest Paige Rogers April 18 2023
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April 19, 2023

Women's Motorsports Network with guest Paige Rogers April 18 2023

Send us a text Paige Rogers is part of the Drive for Diversity program. She is from Ft Wayne, IN, and now lives in Concord, NC. Support the show
Gerda Joon, Crew Chief for Lex Joon March 21, 2023
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March 22, 2023

Gerda Joon, Crew Chief for Lex Joon March 21, 2023

Send us a text Gerda and Lex Joon met at a dragstrip as teenagers. It was love at first sight. Lex raced dragsters in Europe, winning at every track he raced at and won a Championship. Their dream was to come to the US to live and race. In 2003 them loaded the dragster and as many personal belongings as would fit in a 40 foot container and moved to Indianapolis. They love living in the United States and racing here. They do not have any large sponsors, so their day jobs pay for their racing. Her...
WMN Podcast with Taylor Hagler Feb 14 2023
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March 14, 2023

WMN Podcast with Taylor Hagler Feb 14 2023

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Al with Ignite Media March 13 2023
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March 14, 2023

Al with Ignite Media March 13 2023

Send us a text Al owns Ignite Media and is a motorsports photographer, shooting IMSA and Indycar among other series. Support the show
Guest Amelia Kohut
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March 4, 2023

Guest Amelia Kohut

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Guest Carly Holmes
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March 1, 2023

Guest Carly Holmes

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Episode 174: Series Champion Sara Schroeder
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Feb. 14, 2023

Episode 174: Series Champion Sara Schroeder

Send us a text Sara Schroeder won the track championship at Riverside in only her first year racing at that track. We talk about being a woman in motorsports, family and why motorsports is her family's favorite sport. Support the show
Episode 173: Alba Colon with Hendrick Motorsports
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Feb. 1, 2023

Episode 173: Alba Colon with Hendrick Motorsports

Send us a text My special guest is Alba Colon, Director of Competition Systems at Hendrick Motorsports. She has a great story about her career, preparing for the CLASH this weekend, and women in motorsports today. Support the show
Episode 172: Jackee Moffett
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Jan. 24, 2023

Episode 172: Jackee Moffett

Send us a text Jackee Moffett shares about working as a timing/scoring person and her passion for the sport. Support the show
Episode 171: Jillian Cole
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Oct. 18, 2022

Episode 171: Jillian Cole

Send us a text Quarter Midget driver Jillian Cole in her first ever podcast! Support the show
Episode 170: Jordan Druschke
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Oct. 18, 2022

Episode 170: Jordan Druschke

Send us a text Melinda Russell interviews driver Jordan Druschke. Support the show
Episode 169: Heather MacDonald, Devil's Lake Speedway Promoter
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June 9, 2022

Episode 169: Heather MacDonald, Devil's Lake Speedway Promoter

Send us a text Devils Lake Speedway Promoter (and so much more!) Heather MacDonald. Support the show
Episode 168: Jess Nicholson from Australia
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May 24, 2022

Episode 168: Jess Nicholson from Australia

Send us a text Race Official Jess Nicholson from Australia shares her love of racing. Support the show