In this episode, we meet Caylie Kjos, a dirt racer from Minnesota who didn’t always see herself behind the wheel. At first, Caylie thought racing was “boring—cars just go in circles.” But thanks to her stepdad, Quinn Arnoldy, who encouraged her to try just one race back in 2017, she discovered a passion that changed her life. From that first hobby stock start (where she learned the meaning of the black flag the hard way!) to now competing in both late models and eco mods, Caylie has embraced the competition, the friendships, and the lessons racing teaches.
She shares how racing has made her more social, given her mechanical knowledge, and strengthened her bond with her stepdad, who now serves as her crew chief. We talk about the challenges of race day prep, her favorite memories (like beating her stepdad on track), her sponsors, and her advice for young girls dreaming of getting into racing. Caylie’s story is one of facing fears, finding unexpected passion, and proving yourself one lap at a time.