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 Dragsters at age eight to competing in Super Comp and bracket classes, Karyl’s journey is both inspirational and entrepreneurial.
When she’s not behind the wheel, Karyl runs a dance studio, owns a racing supply business called KB Performance Center, and helps manage the on-site store at Lebanon Valley, offering essential safety gear and products right at the track. Her story blends resilience, business savvy, and pure racing grit—including bouncing back from a scary on-track crash with even more determination.