In this rich and reflective conversation, Deb Williams shares her remarkable 40+ year journey as one of the first female motorsports journalists in NASCAR. From growing up in a North Carolina mill town to covering Richard Petty's 200th win and interviewing legends like Mario Andretti and Burt Reynolds, Deb's stories are as vivid as the races she’s covered. She speaks candidly about her start at age 13, her writing passions, the evolution of the garage, and how storytelling keeps motorsports history alive. Deb also reflects on the importance of media mentorship, human connection, and the next generation of communicators in racing.