Abbie Eaton never realized she might be treated differently as an LGBTQ+ woman competing in motorsport. In fact, having grown up at the track with a family deeply invested in racing, Abbie says she developed quite the tomboy attitude. It was only when she came out as gay that she had any reservations about how…
Shift Up Now Is Here to Help Female Racers Raise the Funds to Compete
Competing in motorsport is inherently expensive—and many times, women are on the back foot. It’s an age old conundrum: women have traditionally been passed over when it comes to motorsport, so very few women have had the chance to break the stereotype that women aren’t good racers. So, when it comes to sponsorships—which are necessary…
10 of the Best Books About Women and Their Cars (Or Bikes!)
Get inspired by some of the coolest women to ever race cars (and motorcycles). Women have been racing cars and bikes since cars and bikes first became available to the general public, and they’ve been totally unstoppable since. But history can occasionally forget these headstrong women who forged their own paths where none existed before—and…
What Drives Her: Beth Paretta and the Female-Forward Team Conquering the Legendary Indy 500
Beth Paretta’s Indy 500 team is here to give the racing world a much-needed makeover. Paretta Autosport is going to be the first-ever Indianapolis 500 team with tons of women working at every level. Beth is the puppet master, the one making long-term plans and organizing her ideal team—as race team bosses do. She’s had…
What You Learn About Yourself—and Driving—At BMW’s Performance Driving School
Visualizing my driving line at the first sharp turn of BMW’s test track felt like staring down the barrel of a gun—in the best possible way. My palms were sweaty, and I had to consciously remind myself to take some deep breaths to relax my pounding heart. You can’t drive tense! But knowing that all…
Meet Real Housewives with Hybrid Engines: A Girl’s Guide to Formula One
The joy of Formula One racing goes way beyond the on-track action. That’s right — you don’t have to care about engines or overtaking to enjoy Formula One, the world’s most elite and luxurious form of racing. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that the best parts of F1 take place off the…
Off Road, All Electric, Women Required: Meet Extreme E, The Electric Racing Series That Will Change Motorsports
It’s no longer a man’s world… …And Extreme E, a brand new racing series, is part of that change. By ensuring each team is composed of one man and one woman the series will both showcase talent and break down the traditional barriers that have traditionally existed in racing throughout history. With its all-electric SUVs,…
Athena Racing Classes Help Girls Pursue Their Dreams
And break stereotypes. As someone who’s experienced the typical “well, you don’t know anything about cars because you’re a girl” narrative, I know how it feels to be disregarded in a male dominated industry. Of course, not all men are like this, but there is a stereotype that surrounds women in the automotive industry. But…
What Drives Her: How Charlie Martin Is Racing Toward a More Inclusive Future for Motorsport
Charlie Martin is ready to get back on the track. COVID-19 didn’t entirely nix her racing schedule last year, but she still found herself at home more often than not, turning to esports—virtual, simulated racing against all manner of drivers online—and physical training to stay healthy, both mentally and physically. Now, she’s gearing up for…
Tons of Women Will Be Racing on a Circuit Near You in 2021
2021 is going to be the year of the woman racer. Despite the fact that girls make damn good racing drivers, seeing them nab a seat in a top-level form of motorsport can be rare—there are still a lot of stereotypes about what women can and can’t do, and plenty of folks haven’t joined us…