Women's Motorsports Network Podcast----Fuel Her Future Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 🚗✨ New Episode Alert! ✨🚗 Join us for an inspiring conversation with Amy Lerner, a trailblazer in off-road racing and cross-country rally! 🌍🏁 In this episode, Amy shares her incredible journey from a car-loving girl in Long Island to competing in some of the most challenging rallies around the world. Discover how her passion for motorsports ignited after a midlife crisis led...

Send us Fan Mail 🚗✨ New Podcast Episode Alert! ✨🚗 Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Kristin Shaw , an automotive journalist and trailblazer in the world of motorsports! 🌟 From her early love for classic cars to competing in the challenging Rebel Rally at the age of 50, Kristin shares her incredible experiences and insights on writing, community, and the power of following your...

Send us Fan Mail 🌟 Join us on the latest episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast! 🚗💨 This week, we’re thrilled to feature Misty Wagner , a passionate racing photographer and advocate for women in motorsports. Hear her inspiring journey from capturing thrilling moments at the track to empowering female racers. 📸✨ Misty shares her experiences, the importance of professional photograp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell sits down with Aubree Walker , a 16-year-old aspiring race car driver from Anderson, Indiana. Aubree shares her journey into motorsports, her experiences in the NXG Youth Motorsports program , and her dreams of racing in the Indy 500 . Early Passion for Racing Aubree’s interest in racing began in ele...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell interviews Robin Ridgway , an engineer and drag racer from Lafayette, Indiana. Robin shares her journey into motorsports, which began with a deep-rooted love for mechanics instilled by her mother, an automotive technician. She started drag racing about 12 years ago , inspired after attending a N...

Send us Fan Mail LeeAnne Young – A Trailblazer in Speedway Racing Host: Melinda Russell Guest: LeeAnne Young About LeeAnne Young A veteran racer from Victoria, Australia, with over 30 years of experience in Speedway racing. Lives in a small country town with her husband, three adult children, seven grandchildren, and a great-grandson . Manages Gooses Autos , a family-owned mechanical business oper...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell welcomes Audrey Gerberding , a young and passionate racer with a lifelong dedication to motorsports. Having first met Audrey as a young girl at PRI in 2018, Melinda reflects on how Audrey has grown into an accomplished racer and aspiring industry professional. Now 19 years old , Audrey is pursui...

Send us Fan Mail Laura Ely, a dedicated racing enthusiast, shared her journey into motorsports, which began later in life. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, she now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Growing up with a father who owned a Buick dealership and being a fan of the Unsers, she always had an interest in cars. However, it wasn’t until she was introduced to track days by a colle...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network podcast, host Melinda Russell interviews 17-year-old Chloe Kuroski, a go-kart racer from Memphis High School. Chloe shares her journey into motorsports, which began with riding four-wheelers, go-karts, and snowmobiles before officially starting to race in 2021. Inspired by her uncle, Dave, she quickly excelled, earning six wi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell interviews Audree Blankenship , a driven 15-year-old racer from LaGrange, Indiana. Audree, a sophomore at Lakeland Junior Senior High School, shares how her family’s racing legacy sparked her passion. Inspired by her grandfather and father, she began her journey in karting and now competes in th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network podcast, host Melinda Russell sits down with Eva Gregory, a trailblazer in the motorsports industry. Eva shares her journey from a college student working as a cashier at Atlanta Motorsports Park to becoming the Director of Operations at Road Atlanta by her early twenties, and her current role managing marketing partnerships...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast Blog , we spotlight Kelly Goldthread , president of the Women's Dirt Bike Racing Association (WDBRA) . Kelly shares her inspiring journey from growing up at motorcycle tracks to founding the first all-women’s competition club sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) in the U.S. Driven by her passion for racin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell sits down with Hannah Coltrane Hamrick , a passionate motorsports promoter from Virginia. Hannah shares her personal journey from being a racing enthusiast to becoming the promotions director at Capital City Speedway . Her story is rooted in love, community, and a deep-seated passion for racing, insp...

Send us Fan Mail Revving Through Life: The Inspiring Journey of Stacie Rivers in Motorsports Recorded 19Feb2025 In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell sits down with Stacie Rivers , a passionate racer and business owner from Texas, to explore her journey in the world of motorsports. Stacie shares how her unexpected introduction to racing through car...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Women's Motorsports Network Podcast – Episode Summary In this episode, host Melinda Russell sits down with 15-year-old racing sensation Payton Geitzenauer. Payton shares her inspiring journey from discovering her love for motorsports at age 7 to funding her first race car through hard work and determination. 🚦 Payton discusses her experiences racing quarter midgets, partn...

Send us Fan Mail 🚨 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎧🏁 Join us on the latest episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast as we chat with Gabby Carroll – Purdue University engineering student, motorsports enthusiast, and former NXG kart racer turned crew member! 🏎️🔧 Gabby shares her journey from go-kart racing during COVID to becoming a key part of the NXG crew, her love for the Indy 500,...

Send us Fan Mail 🚨 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️🏁 Join us on the latest Women's Motorsports Network Podcast as we chat with Kayla Martin, the youngest driver to win in the Indiana Race Saver 305 Sprint Car Series! 🏎️✨ Kayla shares her journey from starting in quarter midgets at age 5 to making waves in the 305 Sprint Car scene. Hear about her favorite racing memories, her passion for speed...

Send us Fan Mail 🚀 Breaking Limits with Landspeed Louise! 🚀 🔥 From the south side of Chicago to breaking speed records at Bonneville, Landspeed Louise is the definition of fearless! This motorsports legend has spent her life pushing boundaries, racing jet dragsters, setting world records, and fighting for women in motorsports. 🏁 “Never let anyone judge your abilities by their limitations.” – L...

Send us Fan Mail 🚗💨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️🏁 Get ready for an inspiring ride with the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast! This week, we’re sitting down with Ronni Johnson , a fearless 19-year-old dirt track racer proving that speed has no gender. 🏎️💨 From her first race in a pink & white Crown Vic to beating the boys on the track (and making them mad about it 😆), Ronni shares her jour...

Send us Fan Mail 🏁 Exciting News! 🏁 Today on the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast , we had the incredible Kylie Glick join us! At just 14 years old , Kylie is already making waves as a Pro Late Model driver on the West Coast, competing in the Cars Tour Series and racing side by side with legends like Derek Thorne. From her family's four generations of racing history to her dedicatio...

Send us Fan Mail 🚗💨 Meet Rylee Hanson: Racing Toward Her Dreams! 💨🚗 🔥 From tearing up the track in Bandoleros to taking on Mini Stocks at Cordell Motor Speedway, 17-year-old Rylee Hanson is making waves in the world of motorsports! Growing up around ATVs, she caught the racing bug in 2021 and hasn't looked back since. 💪 She’s not just fast—she’s fearless. Racing against an all-male fiel...

Send us Fan Mail 🚦 New Episode Alert! 🚦 On this episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell sits down with the inspiring Connie Nyholm , co-owner of Virginia International Raceway (VIR) 🏁. From growing up in Martinsville, VA, to becoming a trailblazer in motorsports and economic development, Connie shares her journey of resilience, passion, and entrepreneurship. 💡...

Send us Fan Mail 🔥 New Episode Alert! 🔥 Rev up your engines because today we’re hitting the dirt with Crystal Klein ! 🏍️💨 Crystal is a passionate dirt bike rider from Battle Creek, MI , balancing her love for adventure with life as a busy mom, entrepreneur, and outdoor enthusiast. She shares how she got into riding, her favorite places to explore, and her dream of traveling cross-country on two...

Send us Fan Mail 🚨 Rising Star Alert! 🚨 Meet Karley Miller , a 15-year-old third-generation racer from Pennsylvania! 🏁🔥 From junior sprints to a V8 modified , Karley is making BIG moves in motorsports. She’s driven by passion, family, and the thrill of competition. 🎤 Featured on the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast , she shared her racing journey, the challenges of being a young female in...

Send us Fan Mail 🚦✨ New Episode Alert! ✨🚦 Join us on the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast as we chat with Abigail Cole , a rising star in junior drag racing! 🏎️💨 At just 13 years old , Abigail has already made waves in the motorsports world, competing at high speeds and breaking barriers. In this episode, she shares: ✅ Her journey from falling in love with racing at age 3 to winning...