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A mom climbs into a race car, hates it, swears they must be the worst parents ever for letting their teen do this… then takes one more run and falls in love with racing. That turn is the heartbeat of our conversation with Bobby Joe Jernigan and her daughter Riley, part of a Michigan short track family where mom and daughters compete in the sport compact division and push each other to get better.
We talk about what it’s really like racing under the same banner when you’re also raising kids, running a business, working a full-time job, and still trying to keep cars prepped for the next green flag. Bobby Joe shares why Owosso Speedway is their home track, what makes high-banked asphalt oval racing so addictive, and how their “all hands on deck” approach works, with her husband handling setups, performance, and even sponsor materials.
Riley opens up about being sidelined during her senior year after a series of knee surgeries, including an OATS procedure and a long recovery window. Instead of checking out, she leans in, focusing on physical therapy, staying involved as “team boss,” and keeping her eyes on getting back in the seat the right way. We also dig into women in motorsports, how respect is earned at the track, and how social media, sponsors, and fan connections help a family race team grow.
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