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April 9, 2024

Episode 116: Heather Taylor with Team Faruk

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Connect with Heather Taylor here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.taylor.35325 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racingheather/ Her teaching: https://www.teachoutside.org/ https://www.teachoutside.org/outside-school Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachoutside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outside_school/ Team Faruk: https://www.teamfaruk.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamFaruk53/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faruk.kugay/ Formula Drift: https://www.formulad.com/ Sonoma Drift: https://www.sonomaraceway.com/events/sonoma-drift/ I highly recommend these two videos as introductions to Faruk's drifting!!! 1 minute: https://www.instagram.com/p/B19UDUgnTSl/ 13.5…

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April 9, 2024

Episode 115: Open Road Radio's Gina Woods

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Listen in to my interview with Gina Woods, with Open Road Radio! Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2350558/support)

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April 9, 2024

Episode 114: Lisa Smokstad, Tire Specialist with Hendrick Motorsports

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Lisa Smokstad is a tire specialist with Hendrick Motorsports. She has worked with Hendrick for 21 years, and loves being a part of this team. Listen to her story of how she ended up at Hendrick, and her advice for you to follow your dreams...because…

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April 9, 2024

Episode 113: Award winning realtor and relationship marketing specialist Gayle Zientek

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) How can sending cards and building relationships (especially during this "Stay at home" period in our lives) help you and your race team? Building relationships also builds your visibility, credibility, and eventually profitability...Take a listen as Award Winning Realtor and Relationship Marketing Specialist Gayle Zientek…

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April 9, 2024

Episode 112: ARCA Driver Brittney Zamora with Melinda Russell

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) ARCA Driver Brittney Zamora speak with IWMA Founder and CEO Melinda Russell. www.iwmanation.com (http://www.iwmanation.com) iwmanation@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2350558/support)

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April 9, 2024

Episode 111: NASCAR driver Natalie Decker gives us an update on the postponed 2020 season.

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Talking with one of our favorite drivers, Natalie Decker, about the shortened racing season due to COVID-19, her career in motorsports, and encouraging others to be a part of this sport. Melinda Russell, Founder & CEO International Women's Motorsports Association www.iwmanation.com (http://www.iwmanation.com) Support the show…

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April 9, 2024

Episode 110: Podcast guests Donelle & Rylie Mullin from Cedar Rapids, IA

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Mother- Donelle and driver-daughter Rylie Mullin share what's going on in Cedar Rapids and getting back to racing! Melinda Russell International Women's Motorsports Association www.iwmanation.com Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2350558/support)

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April 9, 2024

Episode 109: Staying busy during COCID-19 with Top Alcohol Dragster Driver Julie Nataas

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Driver Bio: With her dad as a retired Top Fuel pilot, Julie Nataas has been around racing since she was born. Her drag racing career began in a Junior Dragster in 2005 when she was 8 years old. In 2007 she also started Go Karting…

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April 9, 2024

EPISODE 108: IWMA Virtual Meeting with Jenni from JS Coaching

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Preferred Partner with the IWMA, Jenni at JS Coaching shares about her business and how coaching can benefit everyone, including racers and race team owners, etc. During this period of quarantine due to the COVID-19, she shares some good advice for staying healthy mentally and…

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April 9, 2024

Episode 107: Julia Landauer, NASCAR Euro Series Driver and So Much More

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Julia Landauer is a NASCAR driver and 2-time champion from New York City. Since making history as the first and youngest female champion in the Skip Barber Racing Series at age 14, Julia has amassed dozens of wins in many different racing series. After becoming…

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April 9, 2024

Episode 106: IWMA Zoom: "Why is it important to stay connected right now?"

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) SORRY - We were talking and I didn't get the RECORD button at the very beginning... Zoom webinar where we discussed why it's important for us to stay connected to not only our family, but friends, race family, our track owners, promoters, and more! I…

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April 9, 2024

Episode 104: Motorsports Expert Lee Spencer is Our Guest

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Lee Spencer: Formerly a senior NASCAR writer for FoxSports.com, Lee still travels the NASCAR circuit reporting on the races, breaking news and providing in-depth features and analysis. A true voice of the fans, Lee brings her readers into the garage with her through reporting. Check…

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April 9, 2024

Episode 105: Virtual get together - Checking in with some of our followers about Covid 19 affects

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Listen in to our first virtual get-together! Staying connected during this time is important, and Zoom allows us to see each other as well. Here is the audio replay! Feel free to share if you want. Memberships available on the website, and the Ambassador program…

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April 9, 2024

Episode 102: Driving for Diabetes Awareness: Lacy Kuehl Shares Her Family Story

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Thirteen year old Lacy Kuehl of Florida shares the tragic story her family went through, and why she Drives for Diabetes Awareness. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2350558/support)

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April 9, 2024

Episode 101: Racing in the 49th State: Alaska Raceway Park owner Michelle Lackey Maynor

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Hear from Alaska Raceway Park owner Michelle Lackey Maynor about owning a race track in Alaska. It's a great story of keeping family traditions in place, and looking forward to racing in one of the most beautiful of our 50 states. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2350558/support)

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April 9, 2024

Thrills and Challenges: Boat Racing at Lake of the Ozarks with Christie Ungarten

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Christie Ungarten is a dedicated mother of four children and a passionate advocate for sports. Based in Elkton, Maryland, she works as a lead family service coordinator for the local school system, helping families access resources and preparing young children for school. Christie also runs…

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April 9, 2024

Women in Motorsports with Taylor Kitchen: Breaking Barriers and Making History

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Taylor Kitchen, a dynamic individual with a background in PR and marketing, hails from a small town where she grew up as a triplet before finding her passion in the male-dominated field of motorsports. Her perspective on women's role in this industry is firmly rooted…

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April 9, 2024

Episode 100: Legend Driver Heather Hadley of California

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Heather Hadley is 18 years old, from Northern California. She has been racing nearly 10 years, and currently races a Legend car. Women are rare as drivers in Legends racing. Listen in to Heather's story. https://www.facebook.com/HeatherTheHeatHadley/ www.iwmanation.com (http://www.iwmanation.com) Melinda Russell 269-760-1111 Founder and CEO of…

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April 9, 2024

Episode 98: Truck Mud Bogger Karissa Schissler

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Podcast Description The International Women’s Motorsports Association Podcast, Racing Girls Rock, features females that have one thing in common; their passion for motorsports! Your host, Melinda Russell, shares the stories of women from all walks of life who find the resources to pursue their passion.…

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April 9, 2024

Garage Girls Jewelry: Unique Designs for Automotive Enthusiasts

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Arianna, the 31-year-old entrepreneur and owner of Garage Girls Jewelry, has a rich background in the automotive industry and is a fervent advocate for supporting women-led businesses in physically demanding industries. Her perspective on this topic is shaped by her personal experiences in the automotive…

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April 4, 2024

From Volunteer to Race Director: Emily Heisler's Inspirational Journey

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 passion, dedication, and gratitude. Her…

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March 30, 2024

Optimizing Athletic Success Through Mental Coaching with Shayne McGowan

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 encourages equality and inclusivity, recognizing…

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March 30, 2024

Preserving Lost Speedways: Paige Verney's Inspiring Mission 24 Mar 2024

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 Speedway's Facebook page. Verney emphasizes…

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March 9, 2024

Women in Motorsports with Taylor Kitchen: Breaking Barriers and Making History

Taylor Kitchen, a dynamic individual with a background in PR and marketing, hails from a small town where she grew up as a triplet before finding her passion in the male-dominated field of motorsports. Her perspective on women's role in this industry is firmly rooted in the belief of empowerment,…

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