Sadie Parsons, a 10-year-old racer from Winter Haven, Florida, has already built an impressive motorsports résumé. Starting in go-karts at just five years old, Sadie now competes in flat karts, Bandoleros, Legend Cars, and Crown Vics — winning five championships in 2024 alone. With parents who both raced, Sadie grew…
In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell sits down with 9-year-old Presley Hall, a passionate dirt track racer from Deloge, Missouri. Presley shares how she got started in racing after watching Kyle Larson and attending events at Pevely, and how her dad even sold his…
In this episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell sits down with Lisa Kubo, a true pioneer of import drag racing. Lisa shares her incredible journey from being a two-week-old baby at the street races with her father to becoming the first driver in NHRA history to…
In this episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell sits down with Ava Weil, a high school senior from Plymouth, Indiana, who is carving her path in motorsports. From her early days racing quarter midgets at Little Kalamazoo to her current success in go-karts at Mocharts of…
Former NFL wife Eileen Noyes opens up about blending a family of fifteen kids, navigating a public divorce from a polygamist-leaning faith community, rebuilding identity, and choosing purpose “off the sidelines.” She shares how faith anchored her, why many women lose themselves in service to others, and simple, practical steps…
In this episode, we meet Caylie Kjos, a dirt racer from Minnesota who didn’t always see herself behind the wheel. At first, Caylie thought racing was “boring—cars just go in circles.” But thanks to her stepdad, Quinn Arnoldy, who encouraged her to try just one race back in 2017, she…
In this episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell sits down with California sprint car racer Angelique Bell. Angelique shares how she was introduced to motorsports at age 12 after wanting to race motocross alongside her cousin. With her father by her side as crew chief, Angelique…
In this episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell sits down trackside at the Kalamazoo Clash with 14-year-old late model racer Chloe Mazzagotti from New Franklin, Ohio. Racing runs deep in her family — her dad races late models, her little brother Michael competes in Bandoleros and…
In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell chats with 15-year-old junior dragster racer McKenzee Hogan from North Carolina. McKenzee shares how she was inspired to start racing after sitting in a friend’s dragster at the Charlotte Four-Wide Nationals, and how her dad—himself a former drag…
In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell sits down with Delaney Dunn, a 26-year-old racer from Otis, Maine. Delaney has spent over a decade behind the wheel, starting at age 15, and currently competes in the Ladies Acceleration Tour (LAT) where she was crowned the…
Gray Leadbetter, one of the rising stars in off-road racing, joins Melinda Russell on the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast. Gray shares her journey from riding a four-wheeler at just two years old to becoming a Pro-Lite truck racer in the Champ Off-Road series. She talks about growing up in North…
In this rich and reflective conversation, Deb Williams shares her remarkable 40+ year journey as one of the first female motorsports journalists in NASCAR. From growing up in a North Carolina mill town to covering Richard Petty's 200th win and interviewing legends like Mario Andretti and Burt Reynolds, Deb's stories…
In this rich and reflective conversation, Deb Williams shares her remarkable 40+ year journey as one of the first female motorsports journalists in NASCAR. From growing up in a North Carolina mill town to covering Richard Petty's 200th win and interviewing legends like Mario Andretti and Burt Reynolds, Deb's stories…
At just 18 years old, Kennedy Swan has already raced her way into the record books—literally. The Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin native is a Punky Manor Champion, WISSOTA Modified Rookie of the Year, and one of only twelve 2025 Hoosier Heroes nationwide. She's also the only female driver in the WISSOTA…
In this episode, we meet Dominique Champlin, a 17-year-old dirt late model driver from Stanton, Michigan. Racing is in her blood—passed down through generations—and she’s already racked up three championships by the time most teens are just getting their driver’s license. Dominique opens up about her racing journey that started…
In this inspiring episode of the Women's Motorsports Network podcast, host Melinda Russell sits down with trailblazing Colombian driver Tatiana Calderón. Tatiana shares how a trip to a rental kart track with her sister sparked a lifelong love of racing. From humble beginnings in Colombia to competing in prestigious series…
In this heartfelt episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell welcomes Gina Kolevar — a 51-year-old registered nurse, grandmother, and front-wheel-drive racer at Michigan’s historic Whittemore Speedway. Gina shares her inspiring journey from growing up at the track with her late father to finally stepping behind the…
In this adrenaline-charged episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast, we meet Ashley Winslett, a top alcohol flat-bottom drag boat racer blazing trails from Texas to Oregon and beyond. Ashley shares her fascinating journey from growing up at the races to earning her license and winning championships in one of…
In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell sits down with 9-year-old Presley Hall, a passionate dirt track racer from Deloge, Missouri. Presley shares how she got started in racing after watching Kyle Larson and attending events at Pevely, and how her dad even sold his…
In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell chats with Michigan-based racer Caitlyn Bernard, a fourth-generation female driver at Whittemore Speedway. Caitlyn shares how growing up on a farm and riding four-wheelers led her to motocross and eventually to stock car racing. She races a 2003…
On this episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell sits down with the energetic and inspiring Kate Turner, a 21-year-old aspiring race car driver from Leicestershire, England. Kate shares her unique journey into racing—a dream that began at age 18 after falling in love with Formula 1…
In this heartfelt episode, Women’s Motorsports Network host Melinda Russell welcomes longtime friend Lori Cutter, who shares her inspiring journey from pit crew and media roles to becoming a chaplain with Racers for Christ (RFC). Lori explains what racing chaplains really do beyond opening prayers — from post-crash care and…
At just 15 years old, Ella Wu-Heilman already has more than a decade of racing experience. Hailing from Washington State, she’s turning heads in the Supermoto world and recently transitioned to racing a Kawasaki Ninja 400 in the WIMRA series. In our recent podcast interview, Ella talked about starting young,…
In this episode, host Melinda Russell sits down with upstate New York drag racer Karyl Bell, a multi-talented competitor with deep racing roots at Lebanon Valley Dragway. Karyl shares how her passion for drag racing started before she could walk, growing up in a family immersed in motorsports. From Junior…