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: Sabré Cook Is Here to Make Motorsport Better for Women
Sabré Cook just ended her second season in the all-female W Series Championship. And while it wasn’t an easy season for her, Sabré (pronounced say-bra) has been making a name for herself in a big way. She proved competitive in the W Series, and her success has left her a finalist for a sports car…
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…
The Rebelle Rally Is Much More Than an Off-Roading Competition
This rally culture lifts up its competitors – by design. Ashley Lee, a three-time Rebelle Rally veteran, picked me up from the airport on Thursday morning to take me out to the final stage of the competition. The night before, she called me to offer her advice and answer any questions I might have about…
Extreme E Just Hosted Greenland’s First-Ever Race
Electric SUV racing is going to the farthest corners of the Earth. And for Extreme E‘s third round, that means Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. This village of just over 500 people resides in the scar left behind by a glacier thousands of years ago, leaving behind a sandy plain perfect for racing. The Greenland event, titled…
10 Things Your Family Will Love About The NASCAR Hall of Fame
Whether you’re new to the sport or a racing buff, the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina is an unforgettable family experience. In the same way that you don’t have to be an artist to enjoy a tour through a sculpture garden, you don’t have to know about NASCAR to enjoy a stroll…
Meet the Schnells, The Husband-Wife Duo Taking On The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Scene
True love, much like racing, should set your heart beating faster. Thankfully for Rebecca and Darren Schnell, they get to experience both on a daily basis because they’ll both be driving in the 2021 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live series this year. “It was surprisingly the easiest transition we had ever made,” Rebecca told me…
6 Surprising Reasons You Might Love NASCAR Racing
Drivers, Start Your Engines! The most famous words in NASCAR were said by Austin native Matthew McConaughey at the inaugural COTA Grand Prix NASCAR race in Austin, TX. Road course racing is gaining NASCAR popularity and a lot of firsts happened at the COTA Grand Prix NASCAR road course race. And it reminded me…
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…
What Drives Her: How Alex Taylor Is Beating the Boys One Drag Race at a Time
Be happy. Go fast. Stay pretty. Those six words make up drag racer Alex Taylor’s personal motto. She’s one of the few women competing in the motorsport world and one of the few taking on the drag racing circuit, where drivers compete to set the fastest time on a short, straight strip of pavement. But…