CORPORATE/TEAM OWNERS
Representatives for Women in Motorsports North America include the following individuals:
Beth Paretta
WOMEN IN MOTORSPORTS NA CO-FOUNDER & CEO/Team Principal, Paretta Autosport
Hometown | Residence:
Farmington, CT | Detroit, MI
First Year in Racing: 1992
Greatest Accomplishment:
Leading a women-forward team at the Indianapolis 500
Advice:
Run your own race on and off the track. In business and life, be collaborative, supportive, and flexible. Healthy teams can achieve great things together.
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Marissa Andretti
Vice President, Andretti Autosport & Managing Director, Andretti Technologies
Hometown | Residence:
Nazareth, PA | Indianapolis, IN
First Year in Racing: 1990
Greatest Accomplishment:
Securing primary sponsorship for my brother’s Indy 500 (while not working in sales.)
Advice:
Stand in your truth, dream big, and remain courageous!
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Sarah Burgess
Owner, BMI Racing LLC
Hometown | Residence:
Brisbane, Australia | Salt Lake City, UT
First Year in Racing: 2011
Greatest Accomplishment:
Creating the opportunity to race alongside my daughter.
Advice:
There are going to be bad days, but that’s not a reason to quit. Dig deep and keep pushing!
Wendy Cappola
She Racing, Principal
Hometown | Residence:
Fiskdale, MA | Fiskdale, MA
First Year in Racing: 2013
Greatest Accomplishment:
I’m most proud of the fact that She Racing has become a brand recognized by some of the most respected female racers.
Advice:
Be humble, you can learn something from everyone. And never settle, believe in yourself and shoot for the stars!
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Kelley Earnhardt Miller
Vice President, Co Owner JR MOTORSPORTS
Hometown | Residence:
Mooresville, NC | Statesville, NC
First Year in Racing: 1993
Greatest Accomplishment:
Managing the career of my brother, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Advice:
I wrote a book, Drive, 9 Lessons to Win in Business and Life. Check it out for a lot of great advice. In my career, one thing that sticks with me is to aim for the win-win when negotiating. You can never lose in my opinion if that’s the goal.
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Jessie Hettinger
Katie Hettinger Racing, Co-Owner
Hometown | Residence:
Dryden, MI | Dryden, MI
First Year in Racing: 1998
Greatest Accomplishment:
Helping to coach my daughter through a racing career in a male dominated sport; and achieving the role of Director of Engineering at GM and being a culture change agent at the company.
Advice:
We need to look at other women not as competitors, but as allies. We need to boost each other, encourage each other, and celebrate each other.
Betsy Holleman
Speedway Children's Charities - Development Manager
Hometown | Residence:
Bristol, TN | Bristol, TN
First Year in Racing: 2011
Greatest Accomplishment:
Raising over $1 million in 2016.
Advice:
A job worth doing – is worth doing well! No matter the job, do it as unto the Lord.
Judy Kean
EPARTRADE, Co-Founder
Hometown | Residence:
Laguna Niguel, CA | Laguna Niguel, CA
First Year in Racing: 1998
Greatest Accomplishment:
Handling thousands of racing businesses at the PRI Trade Show, for over 20 years. Enjoy helping small and large businesses grow.
Advice:
Always be a work in progress.
Anja Kempermann
Team Coordinator & Event Manager, Porsche Penske Motorsport
Hometown | Residence:
Kronberg, Germany | Mooresville, NC
First Year in Racing: 2003
Greatest Accomplishment:
Running a vintage race series for 5 years and then becoming part of the Porsche Penske Motorsport Team.
Advice:
Never stop learning, never stop connecting, never stop believing, be open to new ways, and enjoy your work!
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Teena Larsen
Kiwi Motorsport Owner
Hometown | Residence:
Thames, NZ | Ajax, Canada
First Year in Racing: 1986
Greatest Accomplishment:
Starting a race team to provide a pathway for young racers.
Advice:
Visualize and believe you have won those trophies, and for that they are yours for the taking.
Cynthia Lucchese
Chief Strategy Officer, Penske Entertainment
Hometown | Residence:
Indianapolis, IN | Indianapolis, IN
First Year in Racing: 2014
Greatest Accomplishment:
Sale of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, INDYCAR and IMS Productions to Penske Corp
Advice:
Be confident, be daring. You can accomplish almost anything if you BELIEVE you can do it!
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Alivia Mattioli
Senior Manager, Partnerships, Penske Entertainment
Hometown | Residence:
Old Forge, PA | Indianapolis, IN
First Year in Racing: 2008
Greatest Accomplishment:
Contributing to the success of a multi-generation family business as the third generation in motorsports.
Advice:
If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.
Kim McCullough
Board of Directors, TechForce Foundation
Hometown | Residence:
Armonk, NY | Pompton Plains, NJ
First Year in Racing: 1994
Greatest Accomplishment:
Making a career out of my passion
Advice:
Move and Modify.
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Deb Schneider
Owner, Schneider Law Office
Hometown | Residence:
Rochester Hills, MI | Rochester Hills, MI
First Year in Racing: 2000
Greatest Accomplishment:
Working with the entire CART organization to put on the CART race in Germany in September 2001, following 9/11.
Advice:
Don’t give up – look for opportunities and use them to promote each other. We are better together.
Victoria Thomas
Senior VP, CFO and Owner of Kelly-Moss Road and Race
Hometown | Residence:
Madison, WI | Fitchburg, WI
First Year in Racing: 2012
Greatest Accomplishment:
100 racing podiums for our team in 2021
Advice:
I live by the Poetic Principle: You always find what you seek. The good in people, the lessons in loss and the value in failure. Taking full responsibility for every aspect of yourself is the path to success and happiness.
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