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 the most intense forms of motorsports—drag boat racing.
We dive into Ashley’s early start as part of the War Party racing crew, her transition to the cockpit, and the legacy of drivers who came before her. She opens up about the challenges of being one of just a few women in the sport, the power of racing community, and how she handles both victories and setbacks with grace and grit.
Ashley talks about her capsule-style boat, explains the art of racing on water, and shares what it means to be part of the World Series of Top Alcohol Flat series. She also discusses show-and-shine events, her unique pre-race rituals (Froot Loops included!), and how she uses social media to grow awareness and inspire others.