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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 a father who owned a Buick dealership and being a fan of the Unsers, she always had an interest in cars. However, it wasn’t until she was introduced to track days by a colleague that she realized she could participate in racing herself. With a background in business, includi...

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 began with riding four-wheelers, go-karts, and snowmobiles before officially starting to race in 2021. Inspired by her uncle, Dave, she quickly excelled, earning six wins in 2024 and moving up to the adult class, where she competes with experienced racers, including her uncl...

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 High School, shares how her family’s racing legacy sparked her passion. Inspired by her grandfather and father, she began her journey in karting and now competes in the Sport Compact and Outlaw Front Wheel Drive divisions. Audree opens up about the challenges of earning res...

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 cashier at Atlanta Motorsports Park to becoming the Director of Operations at Road Atlanta by her early twenties, and her current role managing marketing partnerships at Hagerty. Throughout the conversation, Eva discusses the challenges she faced as a young woman in a male-...

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 motorcycle tracks to founding the first all-women’s competition club sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) in the U.S. Driven by her passion for racing and community, Kelly established the WDBRA to connect female racers, foster leadership, and make dirt bik...

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 from being a racing enthusiast to becoming the promotions director at Capital City Speedway . Her story is rooted in love, community, and a deep-seated passion for racing, inspired by her late husband, Jimmy Hamrick, a beloved local racer. 🏎️ Key Highlights: ✅ Early Love for Mo...

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 passionate racer and business owner from Texas, to explore her journey in the world of motorsports. Stacie shares how her unexpected introduction to racing through car audio competitions sparked a deep love for drag racing. Despite early challenges, including limited resourc...

Send us a text 🎙️ Women's Motorsports Network Podcast – Episode Summary In this episode, host Melinda Russell sits down with 15-year-old racing sensation Payton Geitzenauer. Payton shares her inspiring journey from discovering her love for motorsports at age 7 to funding her first race car through hard work and determination. 🚦 Payton discusses her experiences racing quarter midgets, partnering with Ashcraft Motorsports, and her dreams of competing in sprint cars. She highlights the challenges o...

Send us a text 🚨 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎧🏁 Join us on the latest episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast as we chat with Gabby Carroll – Purdue University engineering student, motorsports enthusiast, and former NXG kart racer turned crew member! 🏎️🔧 Gabby shares her journey from go-kart racing during COVID to becoming a key part of the NXG crew, her love for the Indy 500, and her dreams of biomedical engineering on a pre-med track. 🏁✨ Hear how motorsports shaped her life, the impo...

Send us a text 🚨 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️🏁 Join us on the latest Women's Motorsports Network Podcast as we chat with Kayla Martin, the youngest driver to win in the Indiana Race Saver 305 Sprint Car Series! 🏎️✨ Kayla shares her journey from starting in quarter midgets at age 5 to making waves in the 305 Sprint Car scene. Hear about her favorite racing memories, her passion for speed, and how she balances school, sports, and life at the track. 🔧 From working on her own car to inspiring young...

Send us a text 🚀 Breaking Limits with Landspeed Louise! 🚀 🔥 From the south side of Chicago to breaking speed records at Bonneville, Landspeed Louise is the definition of fearless! This motorsports legend has spent her life pushing boundaries, racing jet dragsters, setting world records, and fighting for women in motorsports. 🏁 “Never let anyone judge your abilities by their limitations.” – Landspeed Louise 📖 Hear her incredible journey, from racing at 500+ mph to making history in the automotive...

Send us a text 🚗💨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️🏁 Get ready for an inspiring ride with the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast! This week, we’re sitting down with Ronni Johnson , a fearless 19-year-old dirt track racer proving that speed has no gender. 🏎️💨 From her first race in a pink & white Crown Vic to beating the boys on the track (and making them mad about it 😆), Ronni shares her journey, challenges, and victories in the world of motorsports. 🔥 What you’ll hear in this episode: ✅ How her dad’s raci...

Send us a text 🏁 Exciting News! 🏁 Today on the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast , we had the incredible Kylie Glick join us! At just 14 years old , Kylie is already making waves as a Pro Late Model driver on the West Coast, competing in the Cars Tour Series and racing side by side with legends like Derek Thorne. From her family's four generations of racing history to her dedication to learning, working in the shop, and even wrestling to stay in shape , Kylie's story is nothing short of inspir...

Send us a text 🚗💨 Meet Rylee Hanson: Racing Toward Her Dreams! 💨🚗 🔥 From tearing up the track in Bandoleros to taking on Mini Stocks at Cordell Motor Speedway, 17-year-old Rylee Hanson is making waves in the world of motorsports! Growing up around ATVs, she caught the racing bug in 2021 and hasn't looked back since. 💪 She’s not just fast—she’s fearless. Racing against an all-male field in Mini Stocks, Rylee is proving that talent has no gender. She’s focused on growth, pushing herself to be aggr...

Send us a text 🚦 New Episode Alert! 🚦 On this episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell sits down with the inspiring Connie Nyholm , co-owner of Virginia International Raceway (VIR) 🏁. From growing up in Martinsville, VA, to becoming a trailblazer in motorsports and economic development, Connie shares her journey of resilience, passion, and entrepreneurship. 💡 Key Highlights: ✅ From finance to real estate to motorsports entrepreneur 🏗️ ✅ The revival of VIR & 25 ye...

Send us a text 🔥 New Episode Alert! 🔥 Rev up your engines because today we’re hitting the dirt with Crystal Klein ! 🏍️💨 Crystal is a passionate dirt bike rider from Battle Creek, MI , balancing her love for adventure with life as a busy mom, entrepreneur, and outdoor enthusiast. She shares how she got into riding, her favorite places to explore, and her dream of traveling cross-country on two wheels! 🏔️🏕️ 🎙️ Hosted by Melinda Russell , this episode dives into: ✅ Overcoming challenges as a female...

Send us a text 🚨 Rising Star Alert! 🚨 Meet Karley Miller , a 15-year-old third-generation racer from Pennsylvania! 🏁🔥 From junior sprints to a V8 modified , Karley is making BIG moves in motorsports. She’s driven by passion, family, and the thrill of competition. 🎤 Featured on the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast , she shared her racing journey, the challenges of being a young female in the sport, and how she balances softball, school, and speed! ⚡ 💬 “Racing has taught me patience, perseveran...

Send us a text 🚦✨ New Episode Alert! ✨🚦 Join us on the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast as we chat with Abigail Cole , a rising star in junior drag racing! 🏎️💨 At just 13 years old , Abigail has already made waves in the motorsports world, competing at high speeds and breaking barriers. In this episode, she shares: ✅ Her journey from falling in love with racing at age 3 to winning championships 🏆 ✅ The thrill of racing at 80 mph in her junior dragster ✅ How homeschooling and motorsports go ha...

Send us a text Here's a possible social media description for the podcast episode featuring Haylee and Sophya Papp: 🚗💨 Meet the Papp Sisters: Racing Their Way to the Top! 🏁 On this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell sits down with Haylee and Sophya Papp , two talented young race car drivers who are making waves in the motorsports world! 🏎️💨 From their unexpected start in quarter midgets to competing in dirt and asphalt racing, these sisters share their jour...

Send us a text 🚗💨 New Episode Alert! 💨🚗 Join us on the latest episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast as we welcome the incredible Cindy Sisson ! 🎙️🏁 Cindy, a powerhouse in advocating for women in motorsports, shares her inspiring journey from the LPGA to Women in Motorsports North America (WMNA) and the creation of the Women With Drive Summit . 🔥 Hear about: ✔️ The evolution of Women in Motorsports North America 🏎️ ✔️ The impact of the Women With Drive Summit 🌟 ✔️ Exciting plans for ...

Send us a text In this episode, host Melinda Russell chats with Australian drag racer Sarah Roderick , a lifelong motorsports enthusiast with 37 years in the sport. Sarah shares her journey from growing up at the racetrack to racing in Super Comp while mentoring the next generation of female racers. She talks about overcoming gender barriers, balancing family and racing, and the importance of perseverance. Sarah also discusses her mother-daughter racing duo with her 17-year-old daughter Ashley, ...

Send us a text In this episode, Angela Dulmes shares her journey from a racing fan to an official at Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and MSA 360 Sprint Cars . Growing up in a motorsports-loving family, Angela's passion for sprint cars ignited in middle school and led her to work her way up from selling tickets to handling timing and scoring —a crucial role in racing operations. She credits mentors like Sheila Leamer for helping her learn the ropes and emphasizes the importance of mentorship, teamwork...

Send us a text In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell chats with rising dirt track racer Addy Wade . A 9th grader from Pine River School , Addie shares her journey from mini wedges to street stocks , where she’s gearing up for her third season . She opens up about the challenges of being a female racer , handling criticism from competitors , and her determination to prove herself on the track. Addy also highlights her support system , including her dad,...

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 connections can lead to an exciting career in racing. From growing up in the sprint car scene to now managing sponsorships and partnerships at Spire Motorsports , Dana’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Support the show