Episodes
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May 30, 2021
Episode126: Marilyn Dash, air racer, shares about her path to become an Air Racer
Send us a text Racing Girls Rock 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 May 30, 2021 Reno Air Racer, Announcer and Realtor Marilyn Dash Episode Highlights: About Marilyn Favorite Quotes Resources: Marilyn Dash provi...
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May 26, 2021
Episode 125: Leah Bauer: Vintage Road Racers and Cross Country Snowmobile Racer
Send us a text Leah Bauer racers cross country on her snowmobile in the winter and then races Vintage Road Cars with her dad in the summer. 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 May 26, 2021...
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May 19, 2021
Episode 124: Chrissi Luttrell, co-host of Fast Lap Podcast
Send us a text Co-Host of Fast Lap Podcast and mom to two boys, Chrissi has interviewed a host of guests on her podcast along with her co-host Deb Broadwater. Co-Host of Fast Lap with Chrissi and Deb PodcastX-Ray Tech, Chiropractic Assistant at Injury Treatment Solutions Studied Radiologic Technology at Keiser UniversityLives in Melbourne, Florida From Copiague, New York Married to Joseph Luttrell Support the show
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March 9, 2021
Episode 123: Laura Klauser, Sports Car Racing Program Manager at General Motors
Send us a text Meet Laura Klauser, Sports Car Racing Program Manager at GM! Her story of how she got to this position, and what it entails, is very interesting! Support the show
122
Feb. 19, 2021
Episode 122: Natalie Decker shares her 2021 Plans
Send us a text Welcome one of our biggest supporters of the IWMA, Natalie Decker. Natalie will be driving in 5 Xfinity races, with more possible, in 2021. Melinda Russell iwmanation@gmail.com www.iwmanation.com Support the show
121
Feb. 5, 2021
Episode 121: Audrey Gerberding
Send us a text Follow Audrey Gerberding on Facebook www.iwmanation.com Support the show
120
Feb. 5, 2021
Episode 120: Anna Kouba Bowers
Send us a text Anna Kouba Bowers: Follow her at Anna Kouba Racing on Facebook IWMA: www.iwmanation.com Melinda Russell Support the show
119
Sept. 17, 2020
Episode 119: E-Sports Founder Stefy Bau
Send us a text Learn how motorcycle racing is taking to the e-sport platform! Support the show
118
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
117
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
116
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/ Formul...
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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
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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
113
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 SendOutCa...
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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
111
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
110
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
109
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 a...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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
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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
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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