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Tami Bandimere, a third-generation owner-operator of Bandimere Speedway, reflects on the storied history of the racetrack with immense pride and gratitude for her family's long-standing involvement in the sport. She underscores the founding principles established by her grandparents in 1958, which aimed to provide a safe and responsible environment for…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Tami Bandimere, a third-generation owner-operator of Bandimere Speedway, reflects on the storied history of the racetrack with immense pride and gratitude for her family's long-standing involvement in the sport. She underscores the founding principles established by her grandparents in 1958, which aimed to provide a…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) MacKenzie Nelson, Sara Lancaster and Tasha Cosgrove are three women with a deep-seated passion for the exhilarating world of motorsports, specifically drifting. MacKenzie's perspective, shaped by her journey and experiences at the Brainerd International Raceway, emphasizes the importance of practice and experience in drifting, rather…
Deni Jensen is a renowned figure in the drag racing world, originally from northwest Arkansas. She cultivated her love for the high-octane sport through her father's teachings and intensified her skills under the mentorship of high-profile racers like Frank Hawley and Randy Meyer. With a strong belief in the empowerment…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Deni Jensen is a renowned figure in the drag racing world, originally from northwest Arkansas. She cultivated her love for the high-octane sport through her father's teachings and intensified her skills under the mentorship of high-profile racers like Frank Hawley and Randy Meyer. With a…
Bree Sandlin, the vice president of marketing for lubricants for North America at Shell, has a rich background in the lubricant and car care industry, starting her journey in corporate litigation consulting before transitioning to marketing at Bayer and eventually landing at Shell in 2005. Her passion for motorsports, reflected…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Bree Sandlin, the Vice President of Marketing for Lubricants for North America at Shell, has a rich background in the lubricant and car care industry, starting her journey in corporate litigation consulting before transitioning to marketing at Bayer and eventually landing at Shell in 2005.…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Shelley Greenwald is an accomplished safety director at Slinger Speedway, with a rich background in emergency response and healthcare that includes service as a registered nurse at St. Luke's Hospital and as a firefighter and paramedic in Sussex, Wisconsin. Greenwald views her role as a…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Emily Heisler, a 27-year-old Wisconsin resident and Race Director for the Mid-Am Series, has a profound passion for motorsports, a journey that started as a volunteer and photographer. Emily's perspective on women in motorsport, shaped by a decade of dedication and hard work, revolves around…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Brooke Pulice, a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University, brings her expertise in marketing and sales to Great Lakes Super Sprints as their social media and PR manager. Possessing a deep passion for motorsports sparked during a college marketing class, Pulice uses her role to…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Shayne McGowan, a sports performance expert specializing in the mental aspect of athletic success, is known for his work under Mental Edge Performance, a service he founded to help athletes enhance their mental game in sports, particularly in motorsport. McGowan’s perspective on women in motorsport…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Paige Verney, a dedicated mother and racing enthusiast, is the founder of Maine's Lost Speedways. Alongside her role as a stay-at-home mom, she passionately pursues the history of lost speedways, particularly in Maine, and shares her insights on social media platforms such as Maine's Lost…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Leah Dibble, a fervent racing enthusiast and co-owner of the Hartford Speedway, has a rich background in demolition derbies and a shared passion for asphalt racing with her husband, Tim. Leah's perspective on the Hartford Speedway is one of immense pride and dedication, as she…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Taylor Kuehl is a dedicated dirt modified racer with several years of experience in the sport, supported by sponsors such as Carl Customs, enterprises, AAA roofing, and Jake Henderson racing. Taylor's perspective on pursuing dirt modified racing dreams is rooted in her ultimate goal of…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Megan Sanders and Rachel Carpenter are both successful women in the automotive industry and motorsports racing. Megan, a Michigan native with an automotive management degree, has honed her racing skills over the years and currently works at Stalantis. She believes in being a trailblazer in…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Melinda Russell was one of the Motorsports Podcasters who did a live interview at PRI in Indianapolis last week. She chose Katie Hettinger as her guest. The interview was broadcast throughout the show. Katie Hettinger, a third-generation driver from Michigan, has made a name for…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Kyle Lockrow, a seasoned professional in the motorsports industry, and Tanya Banning, a key figure in the Women's Motorsports Network podcast, both have a shared mission of providing opportunities to underrepresented individuals in motorsports. Kyle's perspective on the topic of diversity and challenges in racing…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Emma Britt, a Georgia native with a deep-rooted passion for motorsports, has been immersed in the racing world from a young age, thanks to her father, a second-generation racer. Now in 11th grade, Emma attends an online school designed for racers and has been blessed…
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Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Tanya Scribner is a registered nurse at the Arizona Burn Center, but her passion lies in the world of boat racing. Inspired by her grandfather's pro stock car racing career, Tanya and her sister, Tara, have been actively involved in boat racing for the past…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Annie Rhule, a native of Pittsburgh, PA, has been breaking barriers and inspiring others in the world of motorsports. With a decade of racing experience under her belt, Annie's passion for speed and adrenaline has driven her to excel in the sport. Not only has…
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