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A sprint car at 150 mph is loud, fast, and impossible to ignore and that’s exactly why Natalie Waters uses racing to start conversations most adults avoid. Natalie races 410 wing sprint cars on asphalt, grew up in quarter midgets, and now balances life on the road with a mission that reaches far beyond the track: preventing bullying before it turns into something tragic. 

We dig into how her racing journey was built through family, grit, and constant learning, from early ranks to touring big events like Race For The Million. Then the story shifts to the Race To End Bullying Foundation, created after heartbreak in her Utah community and fueled by a simple idea: show up early, tell the truth, and make kindness practical. Natalie explains why she speaks directly to the kids doing the bullying, how she teaches the difference between conflict and bullying, and why “mean friend” behavior in middle school can be just as damaging as the obvious stuff. 

You’ll also hear how she makes school assemblies unforgettable by bringing the race car, letting students sit in it, and turning inspiration into action with backpacks awarded for being an ally and daily challenges like giving genuine compliments. If you care about women in motorsports, sprint car racing, youth mental health, bullying prevention, or building a culture of sportsmanship in competitive spaces, this conversation delivers real tools and a lot of hope. 

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