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What Drives Her: Beth Paretta and the Female-Forward Team Conquering the Legendary Indy 500

April 16, 2021 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

  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… 

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Filed Under: Her Stories, She Says, The Car Life, What Drives Her Tagged With: beth paretta, indy car, indycar, motorsport, Motorsports, open wheel racing, racing, What Drives Her

What You Learn About Yourself—and Driving—At BMW’s Performance Driving School

April 15, 2021 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

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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… 

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Meet Real Housewives with Hybrid Engines: A Girl’s Guide to Formula One

April 14, 2021 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

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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… 

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Filed Under: Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Events, Honda, Hybrid, Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz, She Says, Style, The Car Life Tagged With: cars, F1, formula one, guide to f1, motorsport, racing

Off Road, All Electric, Women Required: Meet Extreme E, The Electric Racing Series That Will Change Motorsports

March 31, 2021 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

Extreme E

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,… 

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Filed Under: Electric, SUV, The Car Life Tagged With: electric, electric cars, extreme e, race car, racing, SUV, women racers

Athena Racing Classes Help Girls Pursue Their Dreams

March 28, 2021 by Monica Siembieda Leave a Comment

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… 

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Filed Under: She Drives, The Car Life Tagged With: athena racing, classes for girls, off road classes, racing, racing classes, Rebelle Rally, STEM education, team ponderosa

What Drives Her: How Charlie Martin Is Racing Toward a More Inclusive Future for Motorsport

March 3, 2021 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

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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… 

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Tons of Women Will Be Racing on a Circuit Near You in 2021

January 22, 2021 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

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… 

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Filed Under: Her Stories, She Drives Tagged With: imsa, indy 500, indycar, NASCAR, racing, w series, women in motorsport

The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Peek Into the Connection of Life and the Race Track

August 8, 2019 by Mary Moore Leave a Comment

The Art of Racing in the Rain Movie Review

“The sounds, smells, I felt like I truly belonged.” The first time I stepped out onto a race track with my helmet in hand, I had no idea what to expect. Surrounded by groups of men who were confident in this industry, I stood new and timid. And much like Enzo, the race car loving… 

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What Drives Her: For NASCAR Marketing Chief Jill Gregory, Remaking Racing and Finding New Fans

September 7, 2018 by Kristin Shaw Leave a Comment

NASCAR marketing chief Jill Gregory

All while living in truly the fastest lane. There is no such thing as “a regular day at the office” in Jill Gregory’s world. As the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for NASCAR, Jill’s job is as fast-paced as the cars on the track. And with so many moving parts, maybe even faster…. 

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What Drives Her: “Dirt Princess” Hailie Deegan, 16, is Showing NASCAR Fans What She Can Do

July 6, 2018 by Kristin Shaw Leave a Comment

Hailie Deegan NASCAR

Hailie Deegan is 16 and Fearless. Things may seem a little topsy-turvy in teenage NASCAR and Toyota Racing Development driver Hailie Deegan’s world. With four competitive athletes in the family, they are on the road so much that when it’s time for them to take a vacation, they like to stay home. When your home is in… 

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