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Send us a text Motorsports isn’t just about speed; it’s about passion, perseverance, and finding your place in the racing world. Dana McCarthy is a perfect example of how following your passion, taking chances, and building c...

Send us a text Meet Yvonnda Hutchins , a Women in Wheels Champion who turned personal tragedy into a passion for drag racing . After losing her daughter, Yvonnda found healing and purpose at the track, proving that women belo...

Send us a text At just 14 years old , Brystal Ahlman is making big moves in the racing world! Starting in Cage Karts at 8, she’s now stepping up to Hobby Stock racing at Beatrice Speedway, ready to take on a new challenge. 💪 ...

Send us a text 🚗💨 Meet April Alfaro —a passionate road racer who’s breaking barriers in the world of motorsports! From growing up in the garage with her dad to racing alongside her fiancé, April’s journey is a true testament ...

Send us a text In this episode, host Melinda Russell welcomes Betty Nelson , a veteran racer and the founder of the Ladies Acceleration Tour (LAT) . Betty shares her incredible journey from racing in the early 2000s to creati...

Send us a text Summary of the Transcript: This episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast features the Westfall family, a multi-generational racing family with two young racers, Sadie and Macee. Host Melinda Russell e...

Send us a text Women's Motorsports Network Podcast - Featuring Cheyenne Fantuzzo This episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast spotlights Cheyenne Fantuzzo, a passionate and inspiring racer from Brookshire, Texas, w...

Send us a text The Challenges of Professional Drift Racing: Balancing finances, training, and competing at the highest levels. In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network podcast, host Melinda Russell sits down with th...

Send us a text Lara Wilde is a passionate advocate for women in motorsports, holding influential positions such as deputy president of the Australian Women's Motoring Network and treasurer of Spring Mount Raceway, where she c...

Send us a text Alexis Scott, a trailblazer in women’s motorsports from Northeast Ohio, has carved her niche in the TT ATV racing scene over the past 15 years, becoming a fierce competitor in the East Extreme dirt track series...

Send us a text Mercedes Lillenthal, a German American motorsports journalist based in Oregon, has become a prominent voice advocating for women in the traditionally male-dominated field of motorsports. Having transitioned fro...

Send us a text Brenda Gill's journey in racing began in her high school auto shop, and after a brief hiatus, reignited through her grandson Joshua Gerald's interest in the sport, leading to over three decades of deep family i...

Send us a text Jazmine Reames Roberts, a dedicated racer since the tender age of five, has been a prominent figure at New Paris Speedway in Indiana since 2019. Growing up in a racing-enthusiastic family, Jazmine faced the rig...

Send us a text Taylor Sexton is a dynamic force in the realm of women in motorsports, known for her competitive spirit at tracks like Kalamazoo Speedway and her dedication to fostering young talent through mini wedge programs...

Send us a text Carol Glenn, hailing from Buckinghamshire, England, is a fervent advocate for women in motorsports, tirelessly working to dismantle gender-based barriers in the industry. Having carved a successful career path ...

Send us a text Ashton Elliott, a high school sophomore from North Carolina, is making waves in the drag racing world with his burgeoning motorsports career. His journey began in 2019, fueled by a visit to a local drag strip w...

Send us a text Ashlyn Wittmer, an ambitious 8-year-old racer, and her brother Jax Wittmer, a talented quarter midget racing enthusiast, are making waves in the racing world with their impressive achievements and determination...

Send us a text Alexis Whitaker is a pioneering force in women’s motorsports, having delved into the competitive world of drag racing since the age of 10 and now competing in prestigious events worldwide. At 23, she balances h...

Send us a text Sarah Bouchard, known as "Speed Demon Sarah," is making waves in the world of motorsports as a young and determined go-kart racer at Arthur Raceway in Reese, Michigan. At just 14 years old, she is already chall...

Send us a text Merisa Hendricks, a vibrant figure in the realm of women in motorsports, hails from Central Pennsylvania and began her journey on ATVs at the age of three. As she transitioned to racing in her twenties, Merisa ...

Send us a text Kimarie Johnson, originally from Great Falls, Montana and now residing in the Pacific Northwest, is a fervent advocate for women in motorsports, driven by her own upbringing centered around self-sufficiency and...

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Send us a text Christy Kendall, a seasoned motorsport enthusiast with over five decades of karting experience, embarked on her racing journey at the age of six in South Florida, inspired by her father's aspirations. She is a ...

Send us a text Michelle Kish, a passionate advocate for women in motorsports from northern New Jersey, believes that the landscape for women in this field has evolved significantly, transitioning from novelty to normalcy. Dra...