Women Take The Wheel

Elaine Larsen is celebrating 20 years behind-the-wheel of a jet dragster. She tells us what it's like to drive the fire breathing cars and how it's different from driving other race cars. Plus, she talks about what she is doing to inspire and mentor the next generation of jet car drivers. We also have a little fun as she tosses me a challenge for the next time I am at a race! See Privacy Policy at...

This episode of Women Take The Wheel is filled with the best advice and tips for women who want a career in motorsports, from more than a dozen female drivers and crew members. They share what lessons they have learned, that may help inspire others. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

When Jamie Howe worked at her first motorsports event when she was 18, she knew that's where she wanted to be. On this episode of Women Take The Wheel, Jamie talks about working her way up in the motorsports broadcasting world and she gives a behind-the-scenes glance at what it takes to do her job. and why she loves it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Paige Coughlin comes from a family full of racers; it's in her blood. On this episode of Women Take The Wheel, she talks about that tight family bond, her decision to go No Prep Racing and her sweet ride for 2022 - The Golden Child! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this week's Women Take The Wheel, I'm chatting with Payton Cusimano, founder of Chicks on Slicks. She explains how she came up with Chicks on Slicks in college and it skyrocketed in popularity. Plus, she's also a social media guru and shares a few of her tips for motorsports media content. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Ida Zetterström is a champion drag racer in Europe and her name is popping up more here in U.S. racing circles. She is also a double threat, competing in Super Street Bike and Top Fuel Dragster. Find out how she got to where she is today and her plans for the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week's Women Take The Wheel comes to you from PRI2021! Kelly Kundratic joined me in the Clark Copper Headgaskets booth were she talked about how she got into racing, her plans for competing in Top Alcohol Dragster in 2022 and life on the road "urban camping." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

PRI is back and bigger than ever! I chat with Public Relations Director Della Domingo about the new and exciting events going on this week in Downtown Indianapolis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Madison Payne comes from a long line of NHRA drivers, but she doesn't call herself a third generation driver. She tells us why and shares which one of her family members gave her the best racing advice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this week's episode of Women Take The Wheel I'm joined by NHRA A/Fuel Driver, Rachel Meyer. Drag Racing is truly a family sport for her. She talks about growing up working with her Dad, Randy Meyer, on his race car and lining up against her sister, Megan Meyer, in Junior Dragsters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

In December every year, racers from everywhere take over Downtown Indianapolis for the PRI Show! Emily Boden, PRI Show Coordinator joins me today to talk about the PRI membership program giving a voice to everyone in all motorsports. We also talk about this year's PRI Show and all the new things they have planned. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Many people know Megan Meyer-Linger as a 2x NHRA World Champion. But now she's retired from driving and has a new career: Coach and teacher! She's helping race teams land sponsors and accelerate their social media. We've known each other for years, so we take a walk down memory lane to hear how she became a back-to-back TAD World champion and made the career switch. See Privacy Policy at https://a...

Amber Balcaen is a 3rd generation race car driver from Canada. She shares her story of driving on dirt tracks when she was just 10 years-old, being on a popular racing reality TV show, and pursuing her NASCAR dream. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this episode of Women Take The Wheel, I sit down with Julie Nataas, driver of the Randy Meyer Racing A-Fuel Dragster. Hear how she developed a love for racing all types of cars at a young age in Norway, and made the voyage to America to live her dream of racing professionally.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

When Kelly Wade talks about writing and motorsports - you can hear the passion in her voice... Especially when it comes to Pro Stock! On this episode of Women Take the Wheel we talk about the book she wrote about Warren Johnson, and the joy she gets from sharing stories about racers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Kate Davis and Suzi Elliot are possibly the busiest people in Indianapolis 500 this weekend: Kate of Director of Communications for Indy Car and Suzi Elliot who is Senior Manager of Media Relations for IMS. Find out what goes into putting on the Indy 500 behind-the-scenes, and when planning will start for the 2022 Indy 500. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Today we have our youngest guest with us. Kolette Dicero is only 8 years-old but already competes in Junior Drag Racing and Junior Sprint Car Racing. Hear some wise words of wisdom from this experienced driver. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ashley Keller is a motorsports, social media expert. She has worked with every type of race car, whether it turns in circles or goes straight. Hear how her passion for racing began in a small Indiana town watching racing with her Opa and what advice she has for other women who want to pursue a career in social media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

On this episode of Women Take The Wheel hear from Ellen Eschenbacher, Event Marketing Director for the Mid-West Drag Racing Series. Find out how much hard work goes into putting on a weekend of Drag Racing - and why you may not see as many of her famous Facebook Live broadcasts this summer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Women Take The Wheel goes on the road - rather in the staging lanes - at the NHRA Gatornationals. Meet Macie & Maddi Gordon, their mom, and grandma. The two girls drive Junior Dragsters, work on their dad's Top Alcohol Funny Car and run their own business. Did I mention they are only 15 and 16? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Women Takes The Wheel goes on the road to the NHRA Gatornationals this week. I sit down with Champion A-Fuel racer Jackie Fricke and we talk about her large racing family, when she raced her first car, and when she gets really competitive! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As she gets ready to make her Top Fuel Dragster Debut next week, we talk with Krista Baldwin about being a third generation drag racer and life off the track as a business woman and race car owner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jessica Vejar and Kaylynn Simmons have unique jobs. They are among the few female crew members working in the Top Fuel and Nitro Funny Car ranks. They share how they got their start in racing, what it's like to be the only girl on a crew, and advice for other women wanting to get into racing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Today's guest is Tara Graves. She found her passion for racing at a very young age, and now with her husband Chris, put on the fastest growing racing series: Funny Car Chaos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this episode of Women Take The Wheel, I sit down with the owner of JB Hinchman Incorporated - Nancy Chumbley. Hear how she became a racing fan and ended up owning the historic Indianapolis Company. She also shares some fun Indy Car stories! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .