Gabrielle Grigsby: How A Waterfall Jump Led To A Racing Career
Send us a text A leap off a Kentucky waterfall for a shot at a first race car. Late nights in the shop turning a bare frame into a factory stock. A seat in the UNOH engine room and a bold jump to the ASA Stars National Tour. Gabby Grigsby’s path is a fast, honest look at how a young driver builds speed, skill, and thick skin—one step at a time. We talk through the family roots that shaped her love for racing and how switching between a quarter-mile factory stock and a half-mile late model sh...
A leap off a Kentucky waterfall for a shot at a first race car. Late nights in the shop turning a bare frame into a factory stock. A seat in the UNOH engine room and a bold jump to the ASA Stars National Tour. Gabby Grigsby’s path is a fast, honest look at how a young driver builds speed, skill, and thick skin—one step at a time.
We talk through the family roots that shaped her love for racing and how switching between a quarter-mile factory stock and a half-mile late model sharpened her race IQ. Gabby breaks down what it’s like to be the lone “engine girl” on a busy collegiate team, why engine knowledge changes how you drive, and how documenting failures turns bad nights into better setups. She shares the laddered goals that keep her grounded—finish, stay on the lead lap, qualify tighter—and what changes when you unload with the ASA paddock and test yourself against elite super late model talent.
You’ll hear how a small, family-led crew makes big weekends possible, from her dad’s crew chief role and sponsorship support to classmates getting ARCA-style pit reps. We dig into the realities of budget, travel, and social media, and why showing the work—not just the wins—matters to partners. Most of all, Gabby’s message to young women stands out: protect your confidence, ignore lazy opinions, and keep climbing your ladder without skipping steps.
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00:02 - Welcome And Mission
01:01 - Meet Gabby Grigsby
03:20 - Discovering UNOH And Choosing Motorsports
04:28 - Family Roots And First Race Car Bet
06:10 - Building The First Car And Early Seasons
07:22 - Two Cars, Two Tracks, One Driver
08:17 - Joining UNOH’s Race Team
09:25 - Becoming The “Engine Girl”
11:19 - Balancing Roles And Future Studies
12:14 - Career Goals And Series Plans
13:00 - Sponsors, Family Crew, And Costs
15:14 - Handling Adversity And Setting Goals
16:37 - Proud Moments On The ASA Tour
17:27 - Acceptance, Critics, And Resilience
19:16 - Life Skills Racing Teaches
21:04 - Using Social Media And Networking
22:56 - Encouragement For Young Women
25:59 - Closing Thanks And Community CTA
27:39 - Subscribe, Review, And Stay Connected