Women in racing

“I started in SCCA in a freaking Ford Pinto. My very first race, I drive it into a lake.”Lyn St James, Sarah Fisher and Linda Vaughn have all been hugely influential figures within motorsport. But even icons have to start somewhere, as St James relates in her conversation with Tony...

Sophia Floersch’s Indy NXT career has come to a halt after one race.The German driver’s shift from European junior open-wheel racing to the top American feeder program for the IndyCar Series saw the 24-year-old finish 12th on her debut earlier this month at St. Petersburg with the HMD Motorsports team....

Women in Motorsports North America is set to pay tribute to "The Fastest Woman on Wheels" at a pair of upcoming events in Los Angeles and Detroit.Up first is a VIP screening of Paula Murphy: UNDAUNTED and panel discussion at The Petersen Automotive Museum on Wednesday, May 24.The evening will...

The Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) organization launched today as a community of professionals supporting opportunities for women across all disciplines of motorsport. By creating an inclusive, resourceful environment, the 501 (c)(3) charity looks to foster mentorship, advocacy, education, and growth to help ensure a successful and effective future...

Paretta Autosport made history this year in becoming the first-ever women-led racing team competing in the Indy 500.Beth Paretta and her team are joining the impressive list of featured webinar speakers for EPARTRADE's 2nd Annual Online RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, Monday through Friday, Nov 29 – Dec 3, 2021. Paretta, Lauren...

I’m encouraged to see so many more girls and women actively engaged in racing in various roles across all forms of motorsports. It takes a critical number of anything to make an impact, and support the idea that there is growth and change. It’s much easier today to find out...

Among the in-depth content of the March/April Vintage Motorsport magazine is a brief review of a new softcover book by Louise Ann Noeth that covers stories of racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats.With the observance of International Women’s Day coming Monday, it seems fitting to give a shout out now...

Last year a lot of “firsts” for me. First year driving my own car (previously had co-driven with other people); first year developing a race car; first year running in open class as a woman. I took a 2005 Mazda RX8 that I had purchased for $2,000 as a winter...

Christina Nielsen's life as a driving champion is rather extraordinary. As a two-time IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD title winner, the young Dane has become one of the series' most popular names, and with the ability to use her increased awareness, introducing school-age girls and young women to the sport...

Young Businesswoman busy on and off the race track, Ready for VIR ALTON, Va. –...The post Woman Racer Holbrook Makes Ambitious 2017 Effort With Team’s 4-Entry Effort appeared first on Pirelli World Challenge. Read full article on Press Room Pirelli World Challenge