Season 9
Behind the Scenes of Motorsports Events: Marketing & Media with Elisa…
Send us a text In this inspiring episode, host Melinda Russell chats with Elisa Noelle , whose journey into motorsports didn’t follow the traditional path. From falling in love with a yellow Fox Body Mustang as a child to man...
Julie Giese on Shifting Gears and Making History with the Chicago Str…
Send us a text How NASCAR's First-Ever Street Race Transformed a City and Reimagined Fan Engagement In this inspiring episode, Melinda Russell welcomes NASCAR executive Julie Giese to share her remarkable journey in motorspor...
Brittany Bennett: Bridging Passion and Performance in Michigan Racing
Send us a text In this inspiring episode, Melinda Russell chats with Brittany Bennett, a passionate 15-year-old racer from Augusta, Michigan. Brittany shares her journey into motorsports, fueled by her father Nate Bennett's r...
Why This Woman Chose a Ford Edge for the Drag Strip—and Made It Fast
Send us a text In this episode, Melinda Russell sits down with Cierra Scott, a wife, mom, and fearless drag racer from Kentucky. What makes her story unique? She races a 2020 Ford Edge ST —yes, an SUV—on the drag strip. Cierr...
Young and Fearless: Claire DeBeaupre Talks Racing, Family, and F1 Dre…
Send us a text In this episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell chats with 9-year-old Claire DeBeaupre , a quarter midget racer from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Claire shares her racing jou...
Behind the Wheel with Michelle Lackey: Alaska’s Lady Track Boss
Send us a text In this episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell sits down with the incredible Michelle Lackey , the powerhouse behind Alaska Raceway Park —the only NASCAR and NHRA-sanctioned t...
Empowering Girls in Racing: Inside the Della Penna Foundation
Send us a text In this inspiring episode, Melinda Russell welcomes back Michele Della Penna — founder of the Della Penna Foundation — to talk about her powerful mission to expose young girls to the world of motorsports. Miche...
Overcoming Bullying and Finding Strength Through Racing: Jillian Cole…
Send us a text 🎧 Host: Melinda Russell 🎤 Guest: Jillian Cole Episode Summary: In this episode, we sit down with 16-year-old outlaw kart racer Jillian Cole — a driven young woman from California with a growing passion for moto...
Jenna Johnson: A Trailblazer in the Crown Vic Junior Class
Send us a text 🚗💨 Meet Jenna Johnson! A passionate racer and devoted mom, Jenna's journey in motorsports is all about family, fun, and empowerment. From her childhood memories of riding on her dad's race car to competing in t...
Celebrating Femininity in Racing: Abby Kay McDonald’s Perspective
Send us a text 🚗✨ New Episode Alert! ✨🚗 Join us for an inspiring conversation with Abby Kay McDonald , a talented drag racer from the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia! 🇦🇺 In this episode, Abby shares her incredible journey i...
Amy Lerner: Breaking Barriers in Off-Road Racing and Rally Sports
Send us a text 🚗✨ New Episode Alert! ✨🚗 Join us for an inspiring conversation with Amy Lerner, a trailblazer in off-road racing and cross-country rally! 🌍🏁 In this episode, Amy shares her incredible journey from a car-loving ...
Kristin Shaw's Adventure in Off-Road Racing
Send us a text 🚗✨ New Podcast Episode Alert! ✨🚗 Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Kristin Shaw , an automotive journalist and trailblazer in the world of motorsports! 🌟 From her early love for classic cars to c...
Little Moments, Big Memories: Misty Wagner’s Photography in Racing
Send us a text 🌟 Join us on the latest episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast! 🚗💨 This week, we’re thrilled to feature Misty Wagner , a passionate racing photographer and advocate for women in motorsports. Hear he...
Breaking Stereotypes in Racing: Aubree Walker’s Incredible Journey
Send us a text In this episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell sits down with Aubree Walker , a 16-year-old aspiring race car driver from Anderson, Indiana. Aubree shares her journey into mot...
Why More Women Should Try Drag Racing – Insights from Robin Ridgway
Send us a text In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell interviews Robin Ridgway , an engineer and drag racer from Lafayette, Indiana. Robin shares her journey into motorsports, which ...
LeeAnne Young – A Trailblazer in Speedway Racing
Send us a text LeeAnne Young – A Trailblazer in Speedway Racing Host: Melinda Russell Guest: LeeAnne Young About LeeAnne Young A veteran racer from Victoria, Australia, with over 30 years of experience in Speedway racing. Liv...
Audrey Gerberding on Racing, Resilience, and Her Future in Motorsports
Send us a text In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell welcomes Audrey Gerberding , a young and passionate racer with a lifelong dedication to motorsports. Having first met Audrey as ...
Laura Ely’s Advice for Aspiring Racers: Start Your Motorsports Journe…
Send us a text Laura Ely, a dedicated racing enthusiast, shared her journey into motorsports, which began later in life. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, she now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Growing up with ...
Go-Kart Champion Chloe Kuroski on Racing, Resilience, and Success
Send us a text In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network podcast, host Melinda Russell interviews 17-year-old Chloe Kuroski, a go-kart racer from Memphis High School. Chloe shares her journey into motorsports, which ...
Audree Blankenship Racing: How Family and Determination Drive Her Suc…
Send us a text In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell interviews Audree Blankenship , a driven 15-year-old racer from LaGrange, Indiana. Audree, a sophomore at Lakeland Junior Senior...
From Cashier to Leader: Eva Gregory’s Rise in the Racing Industry
Send us a text In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network podcast, host Melinda Russell sits down with Eva Gregory, a trailblazer in the motorsports industry. Eva shares her journey from a college student working as a...
Kelly Gouldthread: First All-Women’s Competition Club: Inside the Wom…
Send us a text In this week’s Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast Blog , we spotlight Kelly Goldthread , president of the Women's Dirt Bike Racing Association (WDBRA) . Kelly shares her inspiring journey from growing up at mo...
Capital City Speedway Promoter Hannah Coltrain-Hamrick: How One Woman…
Send us a text In this episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell sits down with Hannah Coltrane Hamrick , a passionate motorsports promoter from Virginia. Hannah shares her personal journey fro...
Revving Through Life: The Inspiring Journey of Stacie Rivers in Motor…
Send us a text Revving Through Life: The Inspiring Journey of Stacie Rivers in Motorsports Recorded 19Feb2025 In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell sits down with Stacie Rivers , a ...