2024 PARTICIPATING DRIVERS
Erin Aiken
Advanced Auto Parts Weekly
Hometown | Residence:
Claremont, NH | Claremont, NH
Born On Date: May 1991
Team & Owner:
Dave Aiken
Sponsors:
McGee Family Racing, Almanzar Motorsport, Little Webb’s Race Parts
Career Aspirations:
Wins & Championship
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
Only female driver to ever win on NEMST circuit – 2018 Nationals
Amy Arsenault
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
Attleboro, MA | Tiverton, MA
Born On Date: June 1986
Team & Owner:
Amy Arsenault
Sponsors:
Helger’s South Coast Power Equipment, Chaz’s Auto Body, Richie Helger Racing
Career Aspirations:
My goals in 2024 are to win 2+ truck races, win the triple crown championship, and race in the Final 4 in the Chase for the Cup. I also look to compete in a few Legend and Sportsman events.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
2023: Chase for the Cup Final 4, 2022: 1 feature win, 2021: Rookie of the year, 1 feature win, 2021-2023: Fans on parade winner, 10+ pure stock wins, 2015: Triple Crown Champion, 2008: DAV Champion, 2018-2019: Most Popular Driver
Amber Balcaen
ARCA MENARDS
Hometown | Residence:
Winnipeg, MB | Cornelius, NC
Born On Date: March 1992
Team & Owner:
Kathy Venturini
Sponsors: ICON Direct
Career Aspirations:
ARCA Menards Series Champion and first woman to win an ARCA Menards national series race.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
1st Canadian Female to win a NASCAR-sanctioned race, 1st & only female to race for Kyle Busch Motorsports, 1st woman to win a dirt track championship in Manitoba, highest placing female in Northern Outlaw Sprint Association, Rookie of the Year in NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Motormile Speedway.
Kody Brusso
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
Pensacola, FL | Pensacola, FL
Born On Date: June 1992
Team & Owner:
Kody Brusso
Sponsors:
AMS Roofing, Parks and Long Construction
Career Aspirations:
To win as many races as I possibly can while coaching young and upcoming drivers to develop the skills needed to succeed in racing the correct way.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
2014 NASCAR Louisiana State Champion. 2017 Outlaw Late Model Champion at 5 Flags Speedway. 2019 GA State Outlaw Champion (Cordele, GA). 2019 Lee Fields Memorial Outlaw Winner at Mobile International Speedway. 2020 Outlaw Champion South at Alabama Speedway. 2023 Modified Champion SAS, 6 starts 4 wins. 2024 World Series of Asphalt Winner Sportsman at New Smyrna Speedway. 2024 Rattler winner Modified.
Brittany Campbell
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
Somerset, MA | Somerset, MA
Born On Date: April 2002
Team & Owner:
David Campbell
Sponsors:
Watermark Electric, Chuckran Auto Parts, Electrical Wholesalers New England
Career Aspirations:
Moving up to the late model division, my goals for this year are rookie of the year and finishing every race. I would love to get a win this year.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
5 Sport Truck wins. Most Popular Sport Truck Driver Award (2 times). 3rd overall in Championship standing 2 years in a row in trucks (2021 & 2022).
Jessica Cann
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
Kernersville, NC | Kernersville, NC
Born On Date: January 1993
Team & Owner:
Black Acid Racing
Sponsors: Black Acid Apparel, Ford Brothers Auto Repair, Driven Sunglasses
Career Aspirations:
At 25 years old, I went from a fan in the stands to a full-blown Late Model Stock Car driver. With no prior racing experience, I jumped head first into one of the top levels of competition. After getting my feet wet, I went straight to the CARS Tour Series and became the most popular driver that first season in 2019. In 2020 I was fan voted Most Popular Driver again as well as becoming the highest finishing female in the series’ history.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
2019 – Fan Voted Most Popular CARS Tour Driver. 2020 – Fan Voted Most Popular CARS Tour Driver. Highest finishing female in CARS Tour series history. 2021 – 2nd in points at Hickory Motor Speedway. 2023 – 3rd in points at Orange County Speedway.
Jennifer Cobb
CRAFTSMAN TRUCK
Hometown | Residence:
Kansas City, KS | Mooresville, NC
Born On Date: June 1973
Team & Owner:
Jennifer Jo Cobb
Sponsors:
Driven2Honor, Fastener Supply Company
Career Aspirations:
To elevate my program for respectable finishes at NASCAR’s highest levels for myself and other female drivers.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
One of very few women with a top-10 at NASCAR’s highest levels (6th, Daytona); led most laps at an oval in NASCAR’s top-3 series (16 laps, Talladega); highest female points finisher in NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series.
Hailie Deegan
XFINITY
Hometown | Residence:
Temecula, CA | Charlotte, NC
Born On Date: July 2001
Team & Owner:
Wade Moore
Sponsors:
Monster Energy, Ford, Airbox
Career Aspirations:
Make it to the NASCAR Cup Series.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
First female to win a NASCAR K&N (now known as ARCA) race;
3 K&N Wins.
Mackenzie Deitz
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
Monroe, WA | Monroe, WA
Born On Date: May 1989
Team & Owner:
Mike Ehlke, Mike Hathaway & Owner, Jake Repin
Sponsors:
BECU, Buzz Inn Steakhouse, Repin Welding & Rail
Career Aspirations:
Build my own individual brand/image/fan base as a 3rd Generation Driver. Be a role model for girls and our future drivers. Become the first Female Figure8 Champion and 3rd Generation Figure8 Champion.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
Named 2023 Evergreen Speedway Most Popular Driver by my peers. Top 3 Championship Point Finishes 2021, 2022, and 2023. First Female to win the Figure 8 Nationals 2023. Evergreen Speedway – 12 Podium finishes between 2021-2023.
Donna Gillespie
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
Nampa, ID | Salem, OR
Born On Date: June 1992
Team & Owner:
Donna Gillespie
Sponsors:
Walt’s Wood Co., Full Throttle Graphics, LLC.
Career Aspirations:
To have a career in the racing industry full-time. Race a Late Model, go fast, and win.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
Inspiring all the young female racers and fans when I’m on the podium.
Taylor Goldman
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
St Louis Park, MN | St Louis Park, MN
Born On Date: October 1992
Team & Owner:
David Goldman and Jane O’Meara
Sponsors:
SmartStartMN, Libra, Inc., & Boulevard Station
Career Aspirations:
I want to influence the next generation of female drivers and promote women in motorsports. Continue to make short track history and strive to tour in the ARCA Series.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
First ever female Track Champion at Elko Speedway, Finished 2nd in WIMNA contingency program, Finished 6th in NASCAR Division IV, Driver of the Year (2), Sportsman of the Year, Rookie of the Year (3), Most Improved Driver (2), Young Gun award, Inspiration award and consecutively finished top 5 in points.
Jennifer Hall
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
Tucson, AZ | Tucson, AZ
Born On Date: October 2001
Team & Owner:
John & Jennifer Hall
Sponsors:
Friendly Automotive, Interstate Battery, Hamstra Heating and Cooling
Career Aspirations:
Work my way up to race full season ARCA/ ARCA West. Then race in the Craftsman Truck Series.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
18th in NWAAS division V 2018. First female to win the “King of the Hill” at Tucson Speedway. 3rd place in the WIMNA Accelerate Her points Contingency program 2023.
Julie Jorgenson
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
Lakeville, MN | Dundas, MN
Born On Date: September 1999
Team & Owner:
Brothers Jorgenson Race Part and Service
Sponsors:
B-52 Burger and Brew, Dan Fredrickson Signs and Graphics, Brothers Jorgenson Race Parts and Service
Career Aspirations:
I would love to race in an ARCA race, and continue on my journey to being the track champion in each class at my home track Elko Speedway.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
2023 Elko Speedway Power Stock Track Champion, Scott Kingery Memorial Race Winner, 2023 MN Asphalt Driver of the Year, 2023 WIMNA Busch Light Contingency Program Winner.
Karla Leland
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
Claremore, OK | Claremore, OK
Born On Date: January 1979
Team & Owner:
Karla Leland
Sponsors:
Ameriflex Hose and Accessories, Affordable Bail Bonds, Gibby’s South In Your Mouth
Career Aspirations:
Be a competitive factor while racing and be an approachable female face of racing in my area.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
2023 first-ever female NASCAR Track Champion (in any division) at Salina Highbanks Speedway.
Tina Lodermeier
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
Rosemount, MN | Rosemount, MN
Born On Date: May 1977
Team & Owner:
Nick & Tina Lodermeier
Sponsors:
Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Tint My Ride, Allstar Construction
Career Aspirations:
My main goal for 2024 is to win a championship in the Sportsmen Division at Lacrosse Fairgrounds Speedway. I also plan on traveling to tracks in the Midwest that I’ve never raced to gain some new perspective, as we think about participating in a traveling series (such as the Mid-Am Racing Series) in the future.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
In 2015 I was racing in the Thunder Car Division at Elko Speedway (MN) and ended the season 4th place in points. This achievement was paired with earning Elko’s “Driver of the Year” title. I believe that my greatest accomplishment is yet to be determined…!
Logan Misuraca
ARCA MENARDS
Hometown | Residence:
Sanford, FL | Mount Juliet, TN
Born On Date: June 1999
Team & Owner:
TBD
Sponsors:
Clean Harbors, Safety Kleen, Nascar Racing Experience
Career Aspirations:
My goal is to reach my full potential on and off the track day in and day out to possibly compete in the NASCAR Cup Series someday!
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
2020 New Smyrna Speedway Late Model Champion. 2020 New Smyrna Speedway Rookie of the Year.
Candice Pahl
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
Breton, AB | Breton, AB
Born On Date: September 1997
Team & Owner:
Rodney Pahl
Sponsors:
Young’s Garage. Breton Tires and Tow
Career Aspirations:
I’d like to accomplish being the first women at my hometrack to win Track Champion in my class, NASCAR Thunder Cars.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
2011: Future Stock Track Champion. 2018-2020: Top 3 Finish-NASCAR Thunder Cars. 2019: Rookie of the Year – NASCAR Super Stock. 2020: 4th place- NASCAR Super Stock. Competed in 200-lap special event placed 2nd.
Alyssa Paprocky
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
Rocky Point, NY | Rocky Point, NY
Born On Date: October 1994
Team & Owner:
Joseph Paprocky
Sponsors:
Middle Country Automotive, Selden, Cases Creek, and Certified Pest Control
Career Aspirations:
To be competitive in my division, finish top-5 in points.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
I was the first female to win in my division in over 20 years.
Hillary Renaud
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
Vernon, VT | Brattleboro, VT
Born On Date: January 1996
Team & Owner:
Hillary Renaud
Sponsors:
ICE Service Group, Northstar Contracting, Kings Electric
Career Aspirations:
To win the Super Street championship at Monadnock Speedway.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
I won the championship in Pure Stocks in 2017. Won races in the Street Stock Division.
Kimberley Rivet
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
Chicopee, MA | Antrim, NH
Born On Date: March 1990
Team & Owner:
Kimmy Rivet
Sponsors:
Shirley’s Flowers and Sweets, Perry Family Dental Care, Edmunds Ace Hardware
Career Aspirations:
Compete in a Whelen Tour Race.
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
2014: NASCAR Division 1 NH State Rookie. First female to win a race in the open wheel modified division at Monadnock Speedway. 2012: Mini stock Champion.
Erin Solomito
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
East Quogue, NY | East Quogue, NY
Born On Date: February 1988
Team & Owner:
Jerry Solomito
Sponsors:
The Hydrant Hotel, Maximum Canine, Hampton Modular
Career Aspirations:
Add to my win list!
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
Four career wins – the winningest female at Riverhead Raceway.
Kayla Surles
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
Fredericksburg, VA | Fredericksburg, VA
Born On Date: May 2001
Team & Owner:
Philip Surles
Sponsors:
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4123, Grover Gaming, CTSG LLC
Career Aspirations:
Win more races!
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
2020 DR most improved, 2023 Modified Champion.
Tonya Wilson
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS WEEKLY
Hometown | Residence:
Palmer, AK | Palmer, AK
Born On Date: May 1993
Team & Owner:
Tonya Wilson
Sponsors:
Alaska Automotive, GCI
Career Aspirations:
Continue to progress and push the limits in motorsports!
Greatest Career Accomplishments:
Track record, Championship titles.
