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Katherine Legge’s best Instagram posts from over the years
The British race car driver has shared a lot of her life with fans on Instagram over the years.
Read MoreAutoweek: NHRA Breaks New Ground With Pregnancy Policy for Drivers
Driver Leah Pruett happy with the NHRA's response to female drivers in the series with concerns about missing time due to pregnancy, fertility issues.
Read MorePruett: New policy should have ‘a positive impact on women in motorsports as a whole’
NHRA Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett, who with husband Tony Stewart is expecting their first child in November, played a pivotal role in pushing for...
Read MoreNHRA unveils new driver replacement policy amendment for female racers
For more than seven decades, the NHRA has been at the forefront of championing women in motorsports, and that mission continues with the introduction of...
Read MoreNews Top Alcohol Star Julie Nataas to Make Top Fuel Debut With Scrappers Racing in St. Louis
Julie Nataas, the current NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster world champion, will make her Top Fuel debut as part of the...
Read MoreClaire Williams Continues to Work Behind the Scenes to Give F1 Its First Female Driver
Claire Williams left her role as Williams’ Team Principal in 2020 but has not stopped working hard behind the scenes to help F1 grow.
Read MoreFemale F1 driver in four years, says Aston Martin’s Jessica Hawkins
The Aston Martin Academy lead on her own driving ambitions and why there is now a much better chance of ending the 48-year wait for...
Read MoreBaku City Circuit Marshals: Women blazing a trail at Turn 16
In a groundbreaking move, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has introduced a Women’s Marshal Post at the pivotal Turn 16. This is the third year of...
Read MoreWIMNA SRO Inspire Award
In partnership with Women in Motorsports North America, SRO Motorsports Group is thrilled to introduce the WIMNA SRO Inspire Award, a significant recognition in the...
Read MoreHyundai Motorsport: Customer Q&A: Lina Meter
Motorsport has been in my genes from the very beginning
Read MoreWomen In Motorsports North America and SRO launch “Inspire Award”
The WIMNA SRO Inspire Award, launched by the partnership between Women in Motorsports North America and the SRO Motorsports Group, will honor women in motorsports...
Read MoreNASCAR Regional drivers to watch: Taylor Reimer helps make history; Kade Brown stays strong at Hickory
The winningest female driver in the history of Hickory Motor Speedway, Katie Hettinger has spent her 2024 season traveling to different tracks across the country.
Read MoreVoting has started for the USAC Fab 4 contest
Cast your vote for the Car IQ Fab 4 and get a chance to win an epic trip to the Turkey Night Grand Prix!
Read MoreEllie Lindberg claims the #1 spot on this week’s Top 10 list after an impressive performance at Rock Falls Raceway, where she made four final...
Read MoreVogue: Career Files: F1 Academy’s Chloe Chambers on women in racing
Ahead of F1 Academy's Singapore Grand Prix race, Vogue Singapore speaks to Chloe Chambers on representation and the spark that ignited her love for motorsport
Read MoreHannah Grisham and Hannah Greenemeier charge to GT4 America overall podium
Hannah Grisham and Hannah Greenemeier claimed their second Silver class podium and highest overall finish in Pirelli GT4 America at Barber Motorsports Park, following a...
Read MoreThe Courage to Shine: How to Stand Out in STEM – presented by Cisco
Meet the young women from the 60 Scholars programme who are learning how to fearlessly communicate who they are
Read MoreGTWC America: Samantha Tan clinches podium on first Barber Motorsports Park visit
Samantha Tan secured a third-place finish at Barber Motorsports Park, maintaining her ProAm championship lead ahead of the GT World Challenge America season finale, overcoming...
Read MoreWebinar: Encouraging Minorities to Explore Motorsports/Automotive Careers
Thursday, September 12, 2024, 11:00am-12:00pm ET. Featuring: Dom Lester - Vehicle Chief Engineering, General Motors, Alba Colon - Director Technical Partnerships, Hendrick Motorsports, TaiJaune Robinson...
Read MoreNY Post: More women are skipping college to make six figures as electricians, car mechanics and truck drivers
“It’s about time for people to start realizing that you can make more money, have a better career path, have a happier life, have a...
Read More2025 WOMEN IN MOTORSPORTS INITIATIVE
The application window for the 2025 Women In Motorsports initiative with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) and PNC Bank is officially open.
Read MoreRacer: Legge to remain in Coyne’s No.51 for Nashville
Katherine Legge’s year of resurgence in the NTT IndyCar Series will see its final chapter written at Nashville Speedway, where she’ll pilot the No. 51...
Read MoreUSAC Female Trailblazer Bryson To Race in BC39
Kaylee Bryson, the first female winner of a USAC National Series feature race, will compete in the Driven2SaveLives BC39 presented by Avanti Windows & Doors...
Read MoreFERNS LEADS WIRE-TO-WIRE TO CAPTURE JAMES / O’CONNOR MEMORIAL
Taylor Ferns picked up a popular victory in Saturday night’s 65th running of the Joe James / Pat O’Connor Memorial at Salem Speedway. Ferns led...
Read MoreSports This Week: PA’s Kalika takes to NASCAR Canada tracks
When it comes to motorsports Shantelle Kalika is something of a unicorn. Kalika who hails from Prince Albert, drives stock cars – the kind like...
Read MoreForbes: Slate Racing: How An All-Women Team Is Shaping The Future Of Motorsports
In the high-octane world of motorsports, women are still drastically underrepresented. Globally, women make up only 7% of professional drivers, and just 10% of all...
Read MoreBarrier Breaker: Alexandra Fearn Becomes First Female To Win A Late Model Feature At Stafford
The 27-year old from East Longmeadow is in her 12th season running at the track where she is the all-time winningest female driver.
Read MoreTITLE BY TITLE, ERICA ENDERS MOVING CLOSER TO GLIDDEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP MARK
If Erica Enders can find her way to world championship No. 7 – she won her first six in 2014-15, 2019-20, and 2022-23 – she...
Read MoreSHEro Award celebrates women in motorsports
In a sport historically dominated by men, AdventHealth, the Daytona International Speedway, Women in Motorsports North America and Jostens honored three women with the SHEro...
Read MoreHeart Of Racing Team Affirms Commitment To Major GT Programmes
“We’re big believers in giving people opportunity. I think we’ve done that with the female driver search,” said James. “We’ve got a couple of great...
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