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 Buick Regal—her former daily driver—and is making waves in the competitive front-wheel-drive class.
From homesteading and canning to balancing college and race nights, Caitlyn opens up about what it means to be part of a small-town racing family and how community support and a strong pit crew keep her chasing the checkered flag. With four generations of women racers in her family, Caitlyn is continuing a proud legacy—while helping other girls get started in motorsports too.