Why This Woman Chose a Ford Edge for the Drag Strip—and Made It Fast
In this episode, Melinda Russell sits down with Cierra Scott, a wife, mom, and fearless drag racer from Kentucky. What makes her story unique? She races a 2020 Ford Edge ST—yes, an SUV—on the drag strip. Cierra talks about her journey into motorsports, how her late grandfather inspired her, and how she balances racing with being a full-time working mom.
From signing up for her first race behind her husband’s back to building a one-of-a-kind platform in the racing world, Cierra’s story is full of courage, resilience, and turbocharged determination.
🏁 In This Episode, You'll Hear About:
- How Cierra’s racing journey began with her grandfather and LS Fest
- The story behind her unique race car: a twin-turbo Ford Edge ST
- What it’s like to balance racing, motherhood, and two jobs
- Overcoming stereotypes and ADHD in motorsports
- The importance of women’s racing communities like Women and Wheels
- Cierra’s racing goals—including a dream to race at Texas 2K
- Her experiences with sponsors like HP Tuners, Thermal R&D, and CV Fab
- Advice for women wanting to enter motorsports and ignore the haters
🔧 Featured Sponsors & Partners Mentioned:
- HP Tuners
- Thermal R&D Exhaust
- CV Fab
- ZFG Racing
- Women and Wheels
📲 Follow Cierra Scott:
- Instagram: @ajustSTgirl
- TikTok: @ajustSTgirl
💬 Quote of the Episode:
"If you’re not making it, you won’t have haters." – Cierra Scott
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