Episodes

Episode 118: Sherri Kukla with S&S Off Road Magazine and Much More!
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Aug. 12, 2020

Episode 118: Sherri Kukla with S&S Off Road Magazine and Much More!

Send us a text Sherri and her husband Steve publish a digital magazine all about off-roading on your motorcycle. They tell stories of real life families who love the sport. They also publish a series of books and much more. Listen to the podcast to learn more. Find them on FB: Steve Sherri Kukla Support the show
Episode 117: Fox Reporter Jamie Howe
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July 27, 2020

Episode 117: Fox Reporter Jamie Howe

Send us a text Enjoy my interview with Fox Motorsports Reporter Jamie Howe! She covers NHRA and Moto America motorcycle racing this year on Fox. Follow her on Facebook or Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/JamieonTV Instagram: Jamietv Support the show
Episode 116: Heather Taylor with Team Faruk
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June 19, 2020

Episode 116: Heather Taylor with Team Faruk

Send us a text Connect with Heather Taylor here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.taylor.35325 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racingheather/ Her teaching: https://www.teachoutside.org/ https://www.teachoutside.org/outside-school Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachoutside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outside_school/ Team Faruk: https://www.teamfaruk.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamFaruk53/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faruk.kugay/ Formula Drift: ht...
Episode 115: Open Road Radio's Gina Woods
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June 10, 2020

Episode 115: Open Road Radio's Gina Woods

Send us a text Listen in to my interview with Gina Woods, with Open Road Radio! Support the show
Episode 114: Lisa Smokstad, Tire Specialist with Hendrick Motorsports
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June 3, 2020

Episode 114: Lisa Smokstad, Tire Specialist with Hendrick Motorsports

Send us a text Lisa Smokstad is a tire specialist with Hendrick Motorsports. She has worked with Hendrick for 21 years, and loves being a part of this team. Listen to her story of how she ended up at Hendrick, and her advice for you to follow your dreams...because you never know where they will take you. Melinda Russell, Founder and CEO of the International Women's Motorsports Association www.iwmanation.com iwmanation@gmail.com 269-760-1111 Support the show
Episode 113: Award winning realtor and relationship marketing specialist Gayle Zientek
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June 2, 2020

Episode 113: Award winning realtor and relationship marketing specialist Gayle Zientek

Send us a text How can sending cards and building relationships (especially during this "Stay at home" period in our lives) help you and your race team? Building relationships also builds your visibility, credibility, and eventually profitability...Take a listen as Award Winning Realtor and Relationship Marketing Specialist Gayle Zientek shares her knowledge. You can follow Gayle on: Facebook: Referrals for a Living-Inspiring Possibilities Facebook:REALTORS Business by Referral with SendOutCards...
Episode 112: ARCA Driver Brittney Zamora with Melinda Russell
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May 20, 2020

Episode 112: ARCA Driver Brittney Zamora with Melinda Russell

Send us a text ARCA Driver Brittney Zamora speak with IWMA Founder and CEO Melinda Russell. www.iwmanation.com iwmanation@gmail.com Support the show
Episode 111: NASCAR driver Natalie Decker gives us an update on the postponed 2020 season.
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May 13, 2020

Episode 111: NASCAR driver Natalie Decker gives us an update on the postponed 2020 season.

Send us a text Talking with one of our favorite drivers, Natalie Decker, about the shortened racing season due to COVID-19, her career in motorsports, and encouraging others to be a part of this sport. Melinda Russell, Founder & CEO International Women's Motorsports Association www.iwmanation.com Support the show
Episode 110: Podcast guests Donelle & Rylie Mullin from Cedar Rapids, IA
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May 2, 2020

Episode 110: Podcast guests Donelle & Rylie Mullin from Cedar Rapids, IA

Send us a text Mother- Donelle and driver-daughter Rylie Mullin share what's going on in Cedar Rapids and getting back to racing! Melinda Russell International Women's Motorsports Association www.iwmanation.com Support the show
Episode 109: Staying busy during COCID-19 with Top Alcohol Dragster Driver Julie Nataas
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April 29, 2020

Episode 109: Staying busy during COCID-19 with Top Alcohol Dragster Driver Julie Nataas

Send us a text Driver Bio: With her dad as a retired Top Fuel pilot, Julie Nataas has been around racing since she was born. Her drag racing career began in a Junior Dragster in 2005 when she was 8 years old. In 2007 she also started Go Karting and later on added Formula Basic to her career. For a few years, she drag raced and drove her Formula Basic car on the weekends, and practiced Go Karting during the week. She stepped up from her Junior Dragster to Super Comp in 2013, and quit Go Karting...
EPISODE 108: IWMA Virtual Meeting with Jenni from JS Coaching
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April 22, 2020

EPISODE 108: IWMA Virtual Meeting with Jenni from JS Coaching

Send us a text Preferred Partner with the IWMA, Jenni at JS Coaching shares about her business and how coaching can benefit everyone, including racers and race team owners, etc. During this period of quarantine due to the COVID-19, she shares some good advice for staying healthy mentally and emotionally. Support the show
Episode 107: Julia Landauer, NASCAR Euro Series Driver and So Much More
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April 22, 2020

Episode 107: Julia Landauer, NASCAR Euro Series Driver and So Much More

Send us a text Julia Landauer is a NASCAR driver and 2-time champion from New York City. Since making history as the first and youngest female champion in the Skip Barber Racing Series at age 14, Julia has amassed dozens of wins in many different racing series. After becoming the first woman to win a NASCAR Track Championship at Motor Mile Speedway in her division in 2015, Julia graduated to the televised NASCAR K&N Pro Series West in 2016. She became the first woman to lead a lap in the Canadia...
Episode 106: IWMA Zoom: "Why is it important to stay connected right now?"
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April 16, 2020

Episode 106: IWMA Zoom: "Why is it important to stay connected right now?"

Send us a text SORRY - We were talking and I didn't get the RECORD button at the very beginning... Zoom webinar where we discussed why it's important for us to stay connected to not only our family, but friends, race family, our track owners, promoters, and more! I had a conversation with someone who was remarking how some people think they are entitled (or the World owes them everything). The world does not owe you ANYTHING! But YOU owe it to yourself to give the world any the people in it to s...
Episode 105: Virtual get together - Checking in with some of our followers about Covid 19 affects
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April 9, 2020

Episode 105: Virtual get together - Checking in with some of our followers about Covid 19 affects

Send us a text Listen in to our first virtual get-together! Staying connected during this time is important, and Zoom allows us to see each other as well. Here is the audio replay! Feel free to share if you want. Memberships available on the website, and the Ambassador program is offered to our members. For more information contact: Melinda Russell iwmanation@gmail.com www.iwmanation.com Support the show
Episode 104: Motorsports Expert Lee Spencer is Our Guest
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April 9, 2020

Episode 104: Motorsports Expert Lee Spencer is Our Guest

Send us a text Lee Spencer: Formerly a senior NASCAR writer for FoxSports.com, Lee still travels the NASCAR circuit reporting on the races, breaking news and providing in-depth features and analysis. A true voice of the fans, Lee brings her readers into the garage with her through reporting. Check out racinboysscopp.com to follow her. racinboysscoop.com Twitter: @racinboys Melinda Russell, Founder & CEO 269-760-1111 iwmanation.com email: iwmanation@gmail.com Support the show
Episode 103: A Conversation with Julie Coates; one of the few female track announcers.
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April 6, 2020

Episode 103: A Conversation with Julie Coates; one of the few female track announcers.

Send us a text Julie Coates has been involved in racing for many years, and is a excellent example of women in motorsports in a typical male role. Listen in as Julie shares her racing story. Julie is on Facebook at Julie Coates. Melinda Russell, Founder and CEO of the International Women's Motorsports Association www.iwmanation.com iwmanation@gmail.com Support the show
Episode 102: Driving for Diabetes Awareness: Lacy Kuehl Shares Her Family Story
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April 1, 2020

Episode 102: Driving for Diabetes Awareness: Lacy Kuehl Shares Her Family Story

Send us a text Thirteen year old Lacy Kuehl of Florida shares the tragic story her family went through, and why she Drives for Diabetes Awareness. Support the show
Episode 101: Racing in the 49th State: Alaska Raceway Park owner Michelle Lackey Maynor
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March 31, 2020

Episode 101: Racing in the 49th State: Alaska Raceway Park owner Michelle Lackey Maynor

Send us a text Hear from Alaska Raceway Park owner Michelle Lackey Maynor about owning a race track in Alaska. It's a great story of keeping family traditions in place, and looking forward to racing in one of the most beautiful of our 50 states. Support the show
Episode 100: Legend Driver Heather Hadley of California
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March 25, 2020

Episode 100: Legend Driver Heather Hadley of California

Send us a text Heather Hadley is 18 years old, from Northern California. She has been racing nearly 10 years, and currently races a Legend car. Women are rare as drivers in Legends racing. Listen in to Heather's story. https://www.facebook.com/HeatherTheHeatHadley/ www.iwmanation.com Melinda Russell 269-760-1111 Founder and CEO of International Women's Motorsports Association Support the show
Episode 99: Lori Cutter of Champion Race Promotions with Summer Race Plans
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March 19, 2020

Episode 99: Lori Cutter of Champion Race Promotions with Summer Race Plans

Send us a text Follow Lori at Contact Melinda at: Support the show
Episode 98: Truck Mud Bogger Karissa Schissler
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March 4, 2020

Episode 98: Truck Mud Bogger Karissa Schissler

Send us a text Podcast Description The International Women’s Motorsports Association Podcast, Racing Girls Rock, features females that have one thing in common; their passion for motorsports! Your host, Melinda Russell, shares the stories of women from all walks of life who find the resources to pursue their passion. Show Notes 2-14-2020 Mud Bogger Karissa Schisler Karissa was first exposed to Mud Bogging by her mother, and then later, she, her father, and brother got back into it. Listen in to ...
Episode 97: NHRA Pit Reporter Amanda Busick
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Feb. 27, 2020

Episode 97: NHRA Pit Reporter Amanda Busick

Send us a text Show Notes 1-28-2020 NHRA FOX Pit Reporter Amanda Busick Amanda enjoys reporting for FOX with the NHRA series, as well as other freelance work such as Mecum Auto Auctions and ESPN. She began working for the NHRA in 2016 and was the Formula E pit lane reporter at the New York City ePrix in 2018 and 2019. Episode Highlights: Three Key Points: Resources: Amanda Busick Melinda Russell: Send your questions to: iwmanation@gmail.com #amandabusick #NHRA #racinggirlsrock #womeninmotorsport...
Episode 96: Interviews from PRI 2019
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Jan. 28, 2020

Episode 96: Interviews from PRI 2019

Send us a text These are the live interviews from our booth at PRI. Pardon the background noise as it was a busy and fun time, meeting many of the women who are part of our IWMA Nation Community! Support the show
Episode 95: Cecelia Brantley
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Jan. 12, 2020

Episode 95: Cecelia Brantley

Send us a text iwmanation.com iwmanation@gmail.com Melinda Russell, Founder & CEO International Women's Motorsports Association Support the show