Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports » Late Model http://femaleracingnews.com News about Women in Motorsports. Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:43:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 TAYLOR HARRIS HAS ECOSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP ASPIRATIONS IN 2013 http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/taylor-harris-has-ecostock-championship-aspirations-in-2013/ http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/taylor-harris-has-ecostock-championship-aspirations-in-2013/#comments Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:17:33 +0000 Erika Detota http://femaleracingnews.com/?p=9349 Taylor Harris hasn’t been racing for a long time, but the 27-year old is making the most of each and every time she gets behind the wheel. by Russ Goodall In just under two and a half seasons as a […]

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Taylor Harris hasn’t been racing for a long time, but the 27-year old is making the most of each and every time she gets behind the wheel.

by Russ Goodall

In just under two and a half seasons as a driver in the Ecostock class at Houston Motorsports Park, and in just her second full-time campaign, Harris has already found her way to victory lane.

Not bad for a hobby.

We have put a lot of time and hard work into this career/hobby, and to have it paying off the way it is this season is incredibly rewarding,” Harris said.

The driver of the No. 717 Saturn for Firefly Racing, earned the very first win for a female driver in the Ecostock class at Speedfest when she took the checkered flag during HMP’s premier event this season.

(The win) was incredibly important,” said Harris, who missed the season’s opening race. “And for our first win to be the biggest race of thee year – Speedfest – made it even more important. … Hopefully the wins will keep coming.”

And they have.

Since that monumental victory, Harris has already earned three more wins this season, the last coming the last time out at Double Oak Equipment NASCAR Night.

Those victories, combined with a second and three fourth place finishes have pushed the Pasadena, Texas, resident to the top of the points standings with 277 points.

And that is a place she is looking to stay.

Consistency is the key for us,” said Harris, who holds a 3-point lead over Robert Henson. “We need to keep doing the best we can and be as consistent as we can to stay on top of the points.”

To do that, she will have to continue to rely on crew chief, and boyfriend, Mike Mecum, as well as Kevin Broussard, Scotty Mecum, Juergen Steiner, Michael Kourkoubes, Pete Kourkoubes and Jeff Evans.

If Harris and her team continue to gel over the second half of the 2013 season at Houston Motorsports Park, then her goals are definitely in reach.

(My goals are to) win a championship this year and to always have fun and enjoy the season,” Harris said. “Having fun while racing is always very important to us.”

For more information visit: www.facebook.com/fireflyracing

Photo by: Jay Lee Photography

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Female drivers claim championships across the NY region on the Dirt Track http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/female-drivers-claim-championships-at-stateline-speedway-ny-in-late-models/ http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/female-drivers-claim-championships-at-stateline-speedway-ny-in-late-models/#comments Sat, 28 Sep 2013 16:00:51 +0000 Erika Detota http://femaleracingnews.com/?p=9333 By Doug Pace Champions are being crowned across the region with a trio of female drivers earning dirt track titles. Nicole Behar (HyDrive Late Models) and Bailey Babin (Bandoleros) excelled at Stateline Speedway, and Colville’s Tiana Berkley made history at Eagle […]

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By Doug Pace

Champions are being crowned across the region with a trio of female drivers earning dirt track titles.

Nicole Behar (HyDrive Late Models) and Bailey Babin (Bandoleros) excelled at Stateline Speedway, and Colville’s Tiana Berkley made history at Eagle Raceway in Republic.

Berkley’s championship in the Hornet division marks the first time a female driver has won a title in any division at Eagle Raceway. In only her third season of racing, Berkley has built an 86-point lead over her closest pursuer heading into the season finale.

“To win the title as the first female (at Eagle) takes a lot of determination,” said Berkley. “You have to drop every fear and just hope the car is going to do what you want. It also is about having fun with what you’re doing. Racing is full of ups and downs but it takes a lot of confidence. I take everything with a grain of salt and expect good and bad days (at the racetrack).”

The championship comes one season after winning the Hornet title at the now shuttered Northport International Speedway, where she also became the first female to claim a division points chase. “I began racing because I grew up around it, having spent most of my life at the track because my dad (Tony) was a racer,” said Berkley. “I decided in 2011 that I’d like to do it too. My dad tried to talk me out of it and he and my mom (Holly) thought I’d get a little dirty and want to quit.”

In that first year she won a main event in her second race and finished second in the points championship, missing the title by three points, and collecting rookie of the year honors.

Taming the Eagle Raceway dirt surface this season was a challenge Berkley faced each week.

“My (Hornet) car is completely stock,” said Berkley. “I can’t run race tires or anything like that so controlling it sometimes is not easy. When I found out what the car was capable of doing it got a little easier. But when the car wants to come around you gotta put it to the floor and point it where you want it to go. Typically, the car will do what it’s expected to do.”

Berkley will continue to move at a fast pace, including graduating high school a year early and preparing for racing in a dirt modified next season. The Colville High student has added a Facebook page that allows fans to follow her races.

“I created the page originally so my friends and family could follow my results throughout race day,” said Berkley. “The page has continued to grow (in popularity) so in some sense I am using it now to gain more fans, sponsors and followers.”

Racing roundup

Stateline Speedway

Saturday: Northwest Modifieds, Northwest Early Stocks, Baby Grands, 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Fever 4’s, Road Runners, Bump to Pass, 6 p.m.

Spokane Kart Racing

Sunday: Adult/Junior karts (sprint course), 10:30 a.m.

Follow all of the region’s racing news at www.spokesman.com/ blogs/keepingpace. To reach Doug Pace, email him at racingnewssource@ gmail.com

Photo by Sweet Light Photography

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Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. ~Robert Brault http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/enjoy-the-little-things-for-one-day-you-may-look-back-and-realize-they-were-the-big-things-robert-brault/ http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/enjoy-the-little-things-for-one-day-you-may-look-back-and-realize-they-were-the-big-things-robert-brault/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2013 18:00:20 +0000 Molly Rhoads http://femaleracingnews.com/?p=9010 Being a couple weeks into this season, I think it is time to come to the realization that I will not be behind the wheel of a race car.   For the past seven months I have been dealing with some medical issues.  […]

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Being a couple weeks into this season, I think it is time to come to the realization that I will not be behind the wheel of a race car.   For the past seven months I have been dealing with some medical issues.   I have been debating on how much to share with my friends and fans, but I have decided to share most of the details.  I had a freckle (mole) removed and it ended up being melanoma in situ, which means it is melanoma but a very early stage.  After 2 surgeries and 10 more spots removed (none of them were melanoma but severe atypical), I was on track of being able to race this year. My plan was to compete at Elko Speedway and in the Tundra Series.  After the second surgery, within two days, I had extreme pain in my left arm, numbness and lost all strength.  Six tests later, including an EKG, chest x-ray and MRI,  the pain was found to be coming from a  severely herniated disc in my neck, that had lodged itself into my spinal cord.  I found myself lying in  a hospital bed just 11 days after my last surgery,  this time I had a six inch scar running down the back of my neck.  The Neurosurgeon removed the herniated disc and also a  piece of vertebrae that had broken off and was free floating next to my spinal cord.  This surgery left me without being able to lift anything over 5 pounds for 6 weeks.  I am currently able to gradually increase the weight by 5 pounds per week as long as I do my physical therapy.   My Neurosurgeon has explained to me that more discs in my neck and back could herniate again and that I have at least a year and a half recovery period.  When I asked her when I could race again she said she didn’t recommend racing again but also said that I could reinjure myself by lifting a laundry basket.  So I will give myself a one year recovery period and work on gaining my strength again, and then hopefully be ready by the next season.

I am telling my personal story not for pity or anything like that, but instead, to share my story so maybe it will help another person.  The mole or what really looked like a freckle didn’t look ugly or like anything that shows up when you Google skin cancer.  I only had the doctor look at it because I was in for strep throat and wanted to get the most out of my appointment (I don’t have health insurance).  The doctors said it was probably nothing but they might as well “put some of it in a jar”, just in case.  It then came back being the best case scenario of melanoma.  I haven’t been a huge tanner but I have tanned in a tanning bed on occasion and I have been burnt quite a few times.  That with my eye and hair color puts me at high risk for melanoma.  I am constantly checking my skin for any new moles/freckles or any that are changing in shape or size.  I am now a regular at the dermatologist and doctors office.  Since this all started in December I have had 3 surgeries, 11 punch biopsies, 7 of those 11  had to be further removed because they were atypical or melanoma, and a total of  60 stitches.  It is because of all this that I urge everyone to check themselves out and keep an eye on anything that changes or looks out of place.  I am very lucky to have caught it early,  but most times it isn’t caught early and melanoma can be deadly.  Melanoma is also  preventable in most cases, by wearing sunscreen daily and avoiding getting burnt or tanning in tanning beds.  Even though we are not at the beach every weekend or laying out by a pool, we still need to wear sunscreen and try to avoid being in the sun all day at the track.  Wearing a hat and sunglasses is also a very good idea if at all possible.  Check out skincancer.org for more information on how to prevent and or identify melanoma.

I will be back in a car as soon as possible but in the mean time,  I will be at the track helping out Bryan Roach in the 99 Super Late Model.  We will be racing at Elko Speedway and also run the Tundra Series.  I look forward to learning a lot this year as we try new setups and race at new tracks.

“When written in Chinese, the word ‘crisis’ is composed of two characters—one represents danger, and the other represents opportunity.”

This quote by John F Kennedy helps to remind me that even though I am not racing this year, I am given the opportunity to continue to learn new things and that I am very thankful to be able to be at the race track this year.

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Brianna Kyle Blog: Racing is a Roller Coaster http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/briana-kyle-blog-racing-is-a-roller-coaster/ http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/briana-kyle-blog-racing-is-a-roller-coaster/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:02:06 +0000 Brianna Kyle http://femaleracingnews.com/?p=9025 The 2013 race season was something I was definitely looking forward to. Not only would I be debuting a new color scheme, I would also be teaming up with veteran driver Mark Leach. After doing a bit of pre-season testing, […]

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Briana Kyle

The 2013 race season was something I was definitely looking forward to. Not only would I be debuting a new color scheme, I would also be teaming up with veteran driver Mark Leach. After doing a bit of pre-season testing, I felt confident. I began the season on April 6 at Cleveland Speedway where I qualified last out of a seventeen car field. Motor technicalities would end my night. The Sunday following the race I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to compete the following weekend if the issues were severe. Luckily, Eagle Race Engines quickly repaired my engine and I was ready to race at Wartburg Speedway the following Saturday night.

Wartburg is what I consider my “home track” so I was very excited to travel to the 1/4 mile dirt oval. I’ve often had a love/hate relationship there. The tight turns can be somewhat intimidating. The track can often dramatically change by the time features begin. I went out to hotlap and the track was still very wet. I knew that it would dry up before qualifying so I didn’t want to make any adjustments quite yet. My qualifying efforts put me starting in the ninth position for the race. After several cautions and two laps to go I found myself in fifth place. On a restart I slid up, allowing two cars to pass me coming to the checkered flag. I was very frustrated as I drove through the pits back to my hauler. When I finally got back to my pit my dad stuck his head in my window and told me that he was very proud of me and that I had just drove the best race of my career. To hear him say that quickly diminished my frustration and made me reminisce on all the good things I had did before that last restart.

Briana Kyle

A few weeks after that race I found myself back at Wartburg. I was excited as my teammate, Mark Leach, would also be driving that night. Seven o’clock rolled around and hotlaps were underway. After qualifying I was very content with the laps I had laid down. They were the quickest I’d been all season. Once I was in staging for my feature I was focused and ready for a twenty lap battle. Upon rolling onto the track we completed about three “blow off” laps before we lined up to take the green. By lap three I had moved up two positions and I was looking for more. Unfortunately an altercation would happen in front of me that would result with the car racing beside me sending me into the wall unexpectedly. Seeing my car sitting sideways on the front stretch wall brought out many emotions. All of the sacrifices that I’ve made over the years came to mind. I’ve missed graduations, family reunions, prom, and many more things just to race. Also all of the time invested came to mind. I’ve spent so many late nights in my shop working.

As my car was getting hooked to the tractor a quote said by fellow East Tennessee racer Brad Hall stuck with me. In a recent edition of Late Model Illustrated he compared racing to a roller coaster by saying that it can take you to the highest of highs and the lowest of lows very quickly and without warning. I find that to be very true. In my racing career I have felt moments of greatness where everything seemed to be falling into place, and there have also been moments where I have questioned my place in this sport.

I’ve often been told that it isn’t the cards you’re dealt, it’s how you play the game. And that’s what I’ll keep on doing. I’ll keep on playing till I am where I want to be and even at that point I will keep digging.

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Cassie Gannis Appear at Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car Show http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/cassie-gannis-appear-at-revved-up-4-kids-charity-car-show/ http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/cassie-gannis-appear-at-revved-up-4-kids-charity-car-show/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 21:30:41 +0000 Amanda http://femaleracingnews.com/?p=8953 NASCAR Driver Cassie Gannis and the Phoenix Marketing Associates Car to Appear at Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car Show Benefiting the Edelbrock Family Foundation Popular K&N Pro Series West driver to make appearance at 8th annual event in Torrance, CA Phoenix, […]

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NASCAR Driver Cassie Gannis and the Phoenix Marketing Associates Car to Appear at Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car Show Benefiting the Edelbrock Family Foundation

Cassie Gannis

Popular K&N Pro Series West driver to make appearance at 8th annual event in Torrance, CA
Phoenix, AZ— On Sunday, May 5th, 2013, Cassie Gannis and the Phoenix Marketing Associates race car will join droves of families as over 300 cars will fill the streets around Vic’s Garage for the 8th Annual Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car Show. Automotive enthusiasts are invited to come out and enjoy a day of hot rods, great food, live entertainment and everything else that encompasses car culture. Leon “The Motorman” Kaplan from Talk Radio KABC will be broadcasting live from the K&N booth starting at 8:00 a.m.
The show will also host the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge, where teams of high school students from all over Southern California race to tear down and rebuild an engine in a timed and judged competition. Additionally, the ever so popular Kids Corner will return with tons of activities for children of all ages. Many aftermarket manufacturers will be in attendance to exhibit their products. Show hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Spectator entry is free, however, The Edelbrock Family Foundation will be accepting any donations.  For more information, visit www.revvedup4kids.com.
Cassie Gannis will be making a charitable appearance and is nationally known for her work in educating youth on Teen Driving Safety and Car Maintenance Safety issues.  “The Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Car Show is one of the premiere car shows on the west coast and I’m excited to support a cause as great as the Edelbrock Family Foundation,” explained Gannis.
About Cassie Gannis:
Named “Most Popular Driver” in the K&N Pro Series West for 2012, Cassie Gannis has been a standout since first hitting the tracks at the age of 10.  Cassie began making her mark first in the Quarter Midget series where she consistently placed among the top five, then with stellar performances in the Bandolero Series where she earned the 2003 Arizona State Championship. She then moved into the Legends Series where she earned 2005 Rookie of the Year honors.  In 2007, celebrating her 16th birthday, Cassie obtained a NASCAR license to race in the NASCAR Super Late Model Series, and became the youngest female driver to ever race at Tucson Raceway Park. For more information, visitwww.CassieGannisRacing.com
About Phoenix Marketing Associates:
Named a “Top Marketing Firm” by the Phoenix Business Journal, Phoenix Marketing Associates works with small to medium sized businesses across North America to provide targeted and results driven marketing and public relations solutions. Their consultative approach allows for a thorough needs analysis which translates into an effective marketing and PR strategy that saves their clients time and money while providing maximum exposure.
By assigning a team of qualified professionals to each individual situation and utilizing the most current communication and online demand generation technologies, Phoenix Marketing Associates enables businesses to achieve Fortune 500 results on an entrepreneurial budget.  For additional information, please visit http://www.PhoenixMarketingAssociates.com
Edelbrock Family Foundation
The Edelbrock Family Foundation was formed with the purpose of bringing together like-minded organizations that share a passion for educating America’s youth in a unique and useful way. Fostering a new generation of aftermarket industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, enthusiasts and more.

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Dominique Van Wieringen Sets Her Sights on Rookie Title in JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/dominique-van-wieringen-sets-her-sights-on-rookie-title-in-jegscra-all-stars-tour/ http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/dominique-van-wieringen-sets-her-sights-on-rookie-title-in-jegscra-all-stars-tour/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 19:42:28 +0000 Amanda http://femaleracingnews.com/?p=8938 Corunna, Michigan (Friday, April 26, 2013): After a long winter, the 17 year old Canadian, Dominique Van Wieringen can finally put the wheels in motion as she makes the transition from the Outlaw Super Late Model into her new Template […]

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Corunna, Michigan (Friday, April 26, 2013): After a long winter, the 17 year old Canadian, Dominique Van Wieringen can finally put the wheels in motion as she makes the transition from the Outlaw Super Late Model into her new Template Bodied race car. Her next step up the motorsports ladder will be chasing the 2013 Howie Lettow Memorial Rookie of the Year title in the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour.

 

So far in the two seasons behind the wheel of a full bodied race car, Dominique has been able to meet and exceed her goals. In 2011, her first season, she earned the Rookie of the Year and Most Improved Driver awards at Spartan Speedway. The highlight of her rookie season took place on July 15th when she captured her first career Feature win in her Outlaw Super Late Model car, making her only the 2nd women to ever win a Feature in the tracks premiere division.

Dominique’s hard work and determination in the 2012 season earned her the Championship Title in the Outlaw Super Late Model class at Springport Speedway. This impressive accomplishment hit the record books as she became the first woman in Michigan to win a championship in an Outlaw Super Late Model Division and likely the first woman in the entire country. After spending her entire first season at Spartan Speedway, she gained valuable experience in 2012 racing numerous tracks throughout the state in both an Outlaw Super Late Model and Open Wheeled Modified cars.

 

Behind every great race car driver is a great team and DuroByte Motorsports is no different. A key component in the team’s ability to succeed took place this fall after moving the team to their new race shop in Corunna, Michigan. The team was very excited when Jimmy Smith came aboard as Dominique’s new Crew Chief as well as Brian Warnaar taking the position of Car Chief and Shop Manager. This dynamic duo, together bring with them a vast abundance of knowledge, experience, and technical race skills.

 

“I know I have one of the best teams behind me that are working very hard to give me the best equipment they can. Not only will my team give me great equipment, but they believe in me and are my biggest support network. So far in my car racing career I have been successful in reaching my goals and I hope this year will be no different,” she stated. As for her chances at winning the Rookie of the Year Title, Dominique is cautiously optimistic. “It’s difficult to know what I’m really up against not knowing most of the other rookie drivers. I feel confident that I will be able to do my best and give them a run for their money,” she added.

 

For the 2013 race season, Dominique will be driving her black #5 Template bodied car in the JEGS/CRA series that will carry the DuroByte Inc., Nalett Trucking, and R&R Salvage sponsorship decals. For the Springport, JEGS/CRA “Cabin Fever 100” event she is very excited to have Beacon Sales & Service come on board as her event sponsor. On off nights she will climb back behind the wheel of her familiar white #95 Outlaw Super Late Model car as well as her brother Tristan’s, black #81 Open Wheeled Modified car running select events throughout Michigan.

 

Dominique began her racing career at just 5 years old when she started racing motocross. After spending six years racing motocross she changed gears and moved over to Kart racing with the World Karting Association (WKA). In 2011 she spent her final year racing the National circuit in the WKA Manufactures Cup Series and left the Karting world as one of the top drivers on the circuit.

 

To learn more about Dominique Van Wieringen or inquire about additional sponsorship opportunities, please go to her website at: www.dominiqueracing.com. For an inside look into DuroByte Motorsports and to follow Dominique’s racing you can also go to her Facebook Fan Page at: www.facebook.com/dominiqueracing

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MACKENA BELL HEADED TO RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/mackena-bell-headed-to-richmond-international-raceway/ http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/mackena-bell-headed-to-richmond-international-raceway/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:00:06 +0000 Amanda http://femaleracingnews.com/?p=8905 Concord, NC. (April 23, 2013) – Rev Racing is set to race at Richmond International Raceway (RIR) on Thursday, April 25th, after a weekend of career highs for both Mackena Bell and Bryan Ortiz the last time out at Five Flags […]

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Concord, NC. (April 23, 2013) – Rev Racing is set to race at Richmond International Raceway (RIR) on Thursday, April 25th, after a weekend of career highs for both Mackena Bell and Bryan Ortiz the last time out at Five Flags Speedway. The Blue Ox 100 at RIR will be the fourth stop on the 2013 NASCAR K&N Pro Series (NKNPS) East schedule.

Ryan Gifford (No. 2 Sunoco/NASCAR Technical Institute Toyota) – Gifford had a chance to capture his first win at RIR last season, where he was one of only two race leaders. He’s raced twice at the track, where he has ninth and fifth place qualifying efforts. Gifford is currently tied for sixth in the series point’s standings.

Bryan Ortiz (No. 4 Nike Toyota) – Ortiz hopes to carry momentum with him from Pensacola, where he managed a career-high qualifying effort of fifth, to Richmond this weekend. Ortiz raced at RIR last season where he qualified 16th and maneuvered his way through the pack to finish seventh.

Daniel Suarez (No. 6 Rev Racing Toyota) – Suarez is doing double duty this season, racing in both the NKNPS East and the NASCAR Toyota Series in Mexico. He’s coming back from a strong race weekend in Queretaro, Mexico where he earned the pole and finished fourth. This will be Suarez’s third start at RIR.

Mackena Bell (No. 21 Toyota Racing Development Toyota) – Bell is also coming off a career-high weekend at Five Flags Speedway where she finished 11th. She was the fastest car during the first practice session at Pensacola, and although this will be her first time racing at RIR, she’s continued to show improvement at each race this season.

All four drivers will be participating in Education Day presented by RIR on Thursday, April 25th, and will be making an appearance at the Toyota Pit Pass display on Friday, April 26th at 11:00 a.m. ET.

There will be a pre-race autograph session at 3 p.m. followed by qualifying at 4:30 p.m. and the green flag at 7 p.m. ET. The race will be aired on SPEED on May 16th at 3 p.m. ET. For updates throughout the weekend follow @RevRacin on twitter.

ABOUT REV RACING:  Headquartered in Concord, N.C., Rev Racing, owned by Max Siegel, operates the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program, which is the industry’s leading developmental program for ethnic minorities and women drivers and pit crew members.  For more information about Rev Racing visit http://revracing.net or follow us on Twitter@RevRacin.

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Mackena Bell Heads to Bristol with Rev Racing http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/mackena-bells-heads-to-bristol-with-rev-racing/ http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/mackena-bells-heads-to-bristol-with-rev-racing/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:15:58 +0000 Amanda http://femaleracingnews.com/?p=8665 CONCORD, NC. (March 12, 2013) – Rev Racing had a stellar 2013 season, winning the NASCAR K&N Pro Series (KNPS) East Championship and Sunoco Rookie of the Year Honors with driver Kyle Larson, and they’re carrying that momentum with them into the […]

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CONCORD, NC. (March 12, 2013) – Rev Racing had a stellar 2013 season, winning the NASCAR K&N Pro Series (KNPS) East Championship and Sunoco Rookie of the Year Honors with driver Kyle Larson, and they’re carrying that momentum with them into the KNPS East season opener at Bristol Motor Speedway this Saturday.

The team has another strong KNPS East driver lineup with Drive for Diversity drivers Bryan Ortiz, Daniel Suarez, Mackena Bell and Ryan Gifford, and they’re prepared for another record-breaking year.

Bryan Ortiz (No. 4 Nike Toyota) – Ortiz, a Bayamon, Puerto Rico native returns for his third season with Rev Racing and the Drive for Diversity program, and second full season racing in the NKNPS East. Ortiz had a successful rookie season, finishing fifth overall in the series standings and second in the Sunoco Rookie of the Year standings. He also finished third in the non-points race at Daytona International Speedway’s short track in February.

Daniel Suarez (No. 6 Rev Racing Toyota) – Suarez, a Monterrey, Mexico native will be making his debut with Rev Racing and the Drive for Diversity Program. He has six top 10s in 16 career NKNPS East races with a best result of fifth, twice. He also has two wins, six poles, and 22 top 10s in the NASCAR Toyota Mexico Series.

Mackena Bell (No. 21 Toyota Racing Development Toyota) – This season will be Bell’s fourth season with Rev Racing, but her first full season racing the in NKNPS East. Bell will be one of two females competing in the DRIVE4COPD 125, and will be racing for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors in 2013.

Ryan Gifford (No. 2 NASCAR Technical Institute Toyota) – Gifford, who is returning for his fourth season with the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program, is the highest returning finisher from this event a year ago where he placed third. He finished the 2012 season 11th in the NKNPS East standings and is the first African American to capture a pole in a NASCAR touring series.

With the championship win last year, Max Siegel, owner of Rev Racing, became the first African American team owner in history to win a NASCAR touring series title. The success of Rev Racing and the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program doesn’t end there. In the past three years the team has developed two Sunoco Rookie of the Year drivers and last season all four KNPS East drivers finished in the top 15 in the series standings. Darrell Wallace Jr. and Kyle Larson, both graduates of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program, are racing full time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck and Nationwide Series respectively this season.

Qualifying for the DRIVE4COPD 125 will be on Thursday, March 14th at 5 p.m. ET and the race will be Saturday, March 16th at 4:45 p.m. ET. Follow @RevRacin on twitter for live race updates.

ABOUT REV RACING: Headquartered in Concord, N.C., Rev Racing, owned by Max Siegel, operates the NASCAR Drive For Diversity program, which is the industry’s leading developmental program for ethnic minorities and women drivers and pit crew members. For more information about Rev Racing visit http://revracing.net or follow us on Twitter @RevRacin.

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Brianna Kyle: Driver Introduction http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/brianna-kyle-driver-introduction/ http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/brianna-kyle-driver-introduction/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:00:27 +0000 Brianna Kyle http://femaleracingnews.com/?p=8403 Greetings! This is my first blog for Female Racing News. I am very thankful to have this opportunity and also to be able to share the journey of my racing career with all of you.  First, I would like to […]

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Brianna Kyle, Sweetwater, Tennessee

Greetings! This is my first blog for Female Racing News. I am very thankful to have this opportunity and also to be able to share the journey of my racing career with all of you.  First, I would like to tell you about myself and get you up to date on my racing career and where I am going with it.

Currently I am 16 years old and a junior in high school. My future plans are to attend the University of TN at Chattanooga and major in Criminal Justice. I am a third generation driver from Ten Mile, TN. I have been involved in this sport my entire life. The smell of racing fumes and roar of the engines is natural to me.

At the age of 13 my parents purchased my first racecar, a crate late model. It was a very controversial decision for me to start out in a late model since I didn’t have any prior experience. However, my father and crew never gave up on me. Every lap I made was a great learning experience and would teach me something that still to this day I carry on in my career.

In 2012, three years later, I was ready to hit the track and compete. My first race was at Spring City Raceway and I placed in the top 5. Later on I would travel to Wartburg Speedway where from mid-summer on I committed to competing at every weekend. During that time I learned so many things about myself as a driver and competitor, including driving technique and how to adjust to changing track conditions. Once the season ended at Wartburg in September I had finished 8th in points and gained valuable experience.

Brianna Kyle, 411 Speedway, Sweetwater, Tennessee

After that I wasn’t ready to hang my helmet up for the year. I would go on to race at four other tracks: Cleveland Speedway, Crossville Raceway, 411 Motor Speedway, and Smoky Mountain Speedway. At 411 I posted my first win. When I pulled into victory lane it was as if everything I had spent years working toward had paid off. I realized just how much the sleepless nights, early mornings, sacrifices, and hard work was all worth it.

So what does 2013 and beyond have in store for me? From now till April I will be doing a lot of testing at various tracks. In April, when actual weekly racing starts, I will likely begin the season out at Wartburg Speedway. Then I plan traveling to other tracks. This season I am very focused on picking up speed, being more comfortable in the car, and ultimately becoming more competitive. Looking beyond this season I hope to travel with a touring series such as the Southern All Stars or Southern Regional Racing Series. If I were to be successful with that, I would then love to venture out and travel with the prestigious World of Outlaw or Lucas Oil Series.

There is no way I would be at this point in my career had it not been for my incredible parents. I’m sure it takes a lot of nerve for them to watch their only daughter strap herself into a dirt late model and compete. I would like to send major thanks out to my sponsors: Alotless Factory Outlet, Advantage Check Cashing, B & B Race Engines, Shorty’s Shock Service, Chapman Farms, Kyle Trucking, Competition Racing Equipment, PPM, Weeks Race Cars, McMinn County Football, and Outlaw Graphics of Crossville. I also owe a major thanks to my hard working crew.

I’m very excited to soon be back behind the wheel. You can also keep up with my racing at facebook.com/briannakyleracing. Stay tuned for updates!

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Hilary Ward attends prestigious racing school, Excited about season ahead http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/hilary-ward-attends-prestigious-racing-school-excited-about-season-ahead/ http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/hilary-ward-attends-prestigious-racing-school-excited-about-season-ahead/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:10:11 +0000 Amanda http://femaleracingnews.com/?p=8290 Hilary Ward, driver of the #45 dirt sportsman out of King Ferry, NY attended her first weekend at Race 101, a prestigious racing school out of Denver, NC this past weekend. Ward hopes this program will make her a more […]

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Hilary Ward, driver of the #45 dirt sportsman out of King Ferry, NY attended her first weekend at Race 101, a prestigious racing school out of Denver, NC this past weekend. Ward hopes this program will make her a more well rounded driver through lessons of technical set-up and public relations.

Race 101 focuses on working with young drivers (ages 12-28) from the US and Canada who battled through an extensive application process. The program lasts for one year, with proven teaching and coaching methods that give classroom time, hands on experience, and even track time in an asphalt late model at the legendary Hickory Motor Speedway.


“Advancing my racing career is extremely important to me. I’ve worked very hard to get to where I am and don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. Race 101 is only going to help what is already looking to be a huge season for me” says Ward.

This season is bound to be a breakout year as Ward embarks on her second driving season in the E&V Energy Novice sportsman class at Fulton Speedway. With the experience she got in her rookie year, some newer equipment on board, and the knowledge from Race 101 teachings, she is sure to be someone to keep an eye on in 2013.

Catch up with Hilary and get all her updates at www.wardmotorsports.org or www.facebook.com/WardMotorsports

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<![CDATA[ <p>Taylor Harris hasn&#8217;t been racing for a long time, but the 27-year old is making the most of each and every time she gets behind the wheel. by Russ Goodall In just under two and a half seasons as a [&#8230;]</p><p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/taylor-harris-has-ecostock-championship-aspirations-in-2013/">TAYLOR HARRIS HAS ECOSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP ASPIRATIONS IN 2013</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p><a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/taylor-harris-has-ecostock-championship-aspirations-in-2013/attachment/1379107_10201461721939430_1842939130_n/" rel="attachment wp-att-9352"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9352" src="http://femaleracingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1379107_10201461721939430_1842939130_n-540x357.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="357" /></a></p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small">Taylor Harris hasn&#8217;t been racing for a long time, but the 27-year old is making the most of each and every time she gets behind the wheel.</span></span></strong></p> <p>by Russ Goodall</p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small">In just under two and a half seasons as a driver in the Ecostock class at Houston Motorsports Park, and in just her second full-time campaign, Harris has already found her way to victory lane.</span></span></p> <div><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/houstonmotorsportspark/hmp-news-and-updates-1/hmp-news-and-updates/harrishobbyhasecostockchampionshipaspirationsin2013/Taylor%20Harris_Victory%20Lane_2013.JPG?attredirects=0"><img src="https://sites.google.com/site/houstonmotorsportspark/_/rsrc/1372862271380/hmp-news-and-updates-1/hmp-news-and-updates/harrishobbyhasecostockchampionshipaspirationsin2013/Taylor%20Harris_Victory%20Lane_2013.JPG?height=213&amp;width=320" alt="" width="320" height="213" border="0" /></a></span></span></div> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small">Not bad for a hobby.</span></span></p> <p>“<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small">We have put a lot of time and hard work into this career/hobby, and to have it paying off the way it is this season is incredibly rewarding,” Harris said.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small">The driver of the No. 717 Saturn for Firefly Racing, earned the very first win for a female driver in the Ecostock class at Speedfest when she took the checkered flag during HMP&#8217;s premier event this season.</span></span></p> <p>“<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small">(The win) was incredibly important,” said Harris, who missed the season&#8217;s opening race. “And for our first win to be the biggest race of thee year – Speedfest – made it even more important. … Hopefully the wins will keep coming.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small">And they have.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small">Since that monumental victory, Harris has already earned three more wins this season, the last coming the last time out at Double Oak Equipment NASCAR Night.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small">Those victories, combined with a second and three fourth place finishes have pushed the Pasadena, Texas, resident to the top of the points standings with 277 points.</span></span></p> <div><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/houstonmotorsportspark/hmp-news-and-updates-1/hmp-news-and-updates/harrishobbyhasecostockchampionshipaspirationsin2013/Taylor%20Harris%20Racing1_2013.JPG?attredirects=0"><img src="https://sites.google.com/site/houstonmotorsportspark/_/rsrc/1372862271324/hmp-news-and-updates-1/hmp-news-and-updates/harrishobbyhasecostockchampionshipaspirationsin2013/Taylor%20Harris%20Racing1_2013.JPG?height=251&amp;width=320" alt="" width="320" height="251" border="0" /></a></span></span></div> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small">And that is a place she is 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<![CDATA[ <p>By Doug Pace Champions are being crowned across the region with a trio of female drivers earning dirt track titles. Nicole Behar (HyDrive Late Models) and Bailey Babin (Bandoleros) excelled at Stateline Speedway, and Colville’s Tiana Berkley made history at Eagle [&#8230;]</p><p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/female-drivers-claim-championships-at-stateline-speedway-ny-in-late-models/">Female drivers claim championships across the NY region on the Dirt Track</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>By Doug Pace</p> <p><a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/female-drivers-claim-championships-at-stateline-speedway-ny-in-late-models/attachment/524609_157564027783548_1469374421_n/" rel="attachment wp-att-9334"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9334" src="http://femaleracingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/524609_157564027783548_1469374421_n-540x382.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="382" /></a></p> <p><strong>Champions are being crowned across the region with a trio of female drivers earning dirt track titles</strong>.</p> <p>Nicole Behar (HyDrive Late Models) and Bailey Babin (Bandoleros) excelled at Stateline Speedway, and Colville’s Tiana Berkley made history at Eagle Raceway in Republic.</p> <p>Berkley’s championship in the Hornet division marks the first time a female driver has won a title in any division at Eagle Raceway. In only her third season of racing, Berkley has built an 86-point lead over her closest pursuer heading into the season finale.</p> <p>“To win the title as the first female (at Eagle) takes a lot of determination,” said Berkley. “You have to drop every fear and just hope the car is going to do what you want. It also is about having fun with what you’re doing. Racing is full of ups and downs but it takes a lot of confidence. I take everything with a grain of salt and expect good and bad days (at the racetrack).”</p> <p>The championship comes one season after winning the Hornet title at the now shuttered Northport International Speedway, where she also became the first female to claim a division points chase. “I began racing because I grew up around it, having spent most of my life at the track because my dad (Tony) was a racer,” said Berkley. “I decided in 2011 that I’d like to do it too. My dad tried to talk me out of it and he and my mom (Holly) thought I’d get a little dirty and want to quit.”</p> <p>In that first year she won a main event in her second race and finished second in the points championship, missing the title by three points, and collecting rookie of the year honors.</p> <p>Taming the Eagle Raceway dirt surface this season was a challenge Berkley faced each week.</p> <p>“My (Hornet) car is completely stock,” said Berkley. “I can’t run race tires or anything like that so controlling it sometimes is not easy. When I found out what the car was capable of doing it got a little easier. But when the car wants to come around you gotta put it to the floor and point it where you want it to go. Typically, the car will do what it’s expected to do.”</p> <p>Berkley will continue to move at a fast pace, including graduating high school a year early and preparing for racing in a dirt modified next season. The Colville High student has added a Facebook page that allows fans to follow her races.</p> <p>“I created the page originally so my friends and family could follow my results throughout race day,” said Berkley. “The page has continued to grow (in popularity) so in some sense I am using it now to gain more fans, sponsors and followers.”</p> <div> <h5>Racing roundup</h5> <h3>Stateline Speedway</h3> <p>Saturday: Northwest Modifieds, Northwest Early Stocks, Baby Grands, 6 p.m.</p> <p>Wednesday: Fever 4’s, Road Runners, Bump to Pass, 6 p.m.</p> <h3>Spokane Kart Racing</h3> <p>Sunday: Adult/Junior karts (sprint course), 10:30 a.m.</p> </div> <p><em>Follow all of the region’s racing news at www.spokesman.com/ blogs/keepingpace. To reach Doug Pace, email him at racingnewssource@ gmail.com</em></p> <p>Photo by Sweet Light Photography</p> <p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/female-drivers-claim-championships-at-stateline-speedway-ny-in-late-models/">Female drivers claim championships across the NY region on the Dirt Track</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p><a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/featured/featured_drivers/keep-busting-mine-in-order-to-kick-theirs/attachment/mollyrhoads/" rel="attachment wp-att-6007"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6007" title="mollyrhoads" src="http://femaleracingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mollyrhoads-540x392.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="392" /></a></p> <p>Being a couple weeks into this season, I think it is time to come to the realization that I will not be behind the wheel of a race car.   For the past seven months I have been dealing with some medical issues.   I have been debating on how much to share with my friends and fans, but I have decided to share most of the details.  I had a freckle (mole) removed and it ended up being melanoma in situ, which means it is melanoma but a very early stage.  After 2 surgeries and 10 more spots removed (none of them were melanoma but severe atypical), I was on track of being able to race this year. My plan was to compete at Elko Speedway and in the Tundra Series.  After the second surgery, within two days, I had extreme pain in my left arm, numbness and lost all strength.  Six tests later, including an EKG, chest x-ray and MRI,  the pain was found to be coming from a  severely herniated disc in my neck, that had lodged itself into my spinal cord.  I found myself lying in  a hospital bed just 11 days after my last surgery,  this time I had a six inch scar running down the back of my neck.  The Neurosurgeon removed the herniated disc and also a  piece of vertebrae that had broken off and was free floating next to my spinal cord.  This surgery left me without being able to lift anything over 5 pounds for 6 weeks.  I am currently able to gradually increase the weight by 5 pounds per week as long as I do my physical therapy.   My Neurosurgeon has explained to me that more discs in my neck and back could herniate again and that I have at least a year and a half recovery period.  When I asked her when I could race again she said she didn&#8217;t recommend racing again but also said that I could reinjure myself by lifting a laundry basket.  So I will give myself a one year recovery period and work on gaining my strength again, and then hopefully be ready by the next season.<span id="more-9010"></span></p> <p>I am telling my personal story not for pity or anything like that, but instead, to share my story so maybe it will help another person.  The mole or what really looked like a freckle didn&#8217;t look ugly or like anything that shows up when you Google skin cancer.  I only had the doctor look at it because I was in for strep throat and wanted to get the most out of my appointment (I don&#8217;t have health insurance).  The doctors said it was probably nothing but they might as well &#8220;put some of it in a jar&#8221;, just in case.  It then came back being the best case scenario of melanoma.  I haven&#8217;t been a huge tanner but I have tanned in a tanning bed on occasion and I have been burnt quite a few times.  That with my eye and hair color puts me at high risk for melanoma.  I am constantly checking my skin for any new moles/freckles or any that are changing in shape or size.  I am now a regular at the dermatologist and doctors office.  Since this all started in December I have had 3 surgeries, 11 punch biopsies, 7 of those 11  had to be further removed because they were atypical or melanoma, and a total of  60 stitches.  It is because of all this that I urge everyone to check themselves out and keep an eye on anything that changes or looks out of place.  I am very lucky to have caught it early,  but most times it isn&#8217;t caught early and melanoma can be deadly.  Melanoma is also  preventable in most cases, by wearing sunscreen daily and avoiding getting burnt or tanning in tanning beds.  Even though we are not at the beach every weekend or laying out by a pool, we still need to wear sunscreen and try to avoid being in the sun all day at the track.  Wearing a hat and sunglasses is also a very good idea if at all possible.  Check out skincancer.org for more information on how to prevent and or identify melanoma.</p> <p>I will be back in a car as soon as possible but in the mean time,  I will be at the track helping out Bryan Roach in the 99 Super Late Model.  We will be racing at Elko Speedway and also run the Tundra Series.  I look forward to learning a lot this year as we try new setups and race at new tracks.</p> <p>“When written in Chinese, the word ‘crisis’ is composed of two characters—one represents danger, and the other represents opportunity.”</p> <p>This quote by John F Kennedy helps to remind me that even though I am not racing this year, I am given the opportunity to continue to learn new things and that I am very thankful to be able to be at the race track this year.</p> <p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/enjoy-the-little-things-for-one-day-you-may-look-back-and-realize-they-were-the-big-things-robert-brault/">Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. ~Robert Brault</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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<title>Brianna Kyle Blog: Racing is a Roller Coaster</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:02:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ <p>The 2013 race season was something I was definitely looking forward to. Not only would I be debuting a new color scheme, I would also be teaming up with veteran driver Mark Leach. After doing a bit of pre-season testing, [&#8230;]</p><p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/briana-kyle-blog-racing-is-a-roller-coaster/">Brianna Kyle Blog: Racing is a Roller Coaster</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p><a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/briana-kyle-blog-racing-is-a-roller-coaster/attachment/bkyle2/" rel="attachment wp-att-9048"><img class="alignnone wp-image-9048" title="bkyle2" src="http://femaleracingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/bkyle2-540x405.jpg" alt="Briana Kyle " width="540" height="405" /></a></p> <p>The 2013 race season was something I was definitely looking forward to. Not only would I be debuting a new color scheme, I would also be teaming up with veteran driver Mark Leach. After doing a bit of pre-season testing, I felt confident. I began the season on April 6 at <a href="http://clevelandspeedway.net/">Cleveland Speedway</a> where I qualified last out of a seventeen car field. Motor technicalities would end my night. The Sunday following the race I was worried that I wouldn&#8217;t be able to compete the following weekend if the issues were severe. Luckily, <a href="http://eagleracingengines.com/">Eagle Race Engines</a> quickly repaired my engine and I was ready to race at <a href="http://wartburgspeedway.net/?">Wartburg Speedway </a>the following Saturday night.</p> <p>Wartburg is what I consider my “home track” so I was very excited to travel to the 1/4 mile dirt oval. I&#8217;ve often had a love/hate relationship there. The tight turns can be somewhat intimidating. The track can often dramatically change by the time features begin. I went out to hotlap and the track was still very wet. I knew that it would dry up before qualifying so I didn&#8217;t want to make any adjustments quite yet. My qualifying efforts put me starting in the ninth position for the race. After several cautions and two laps to go I found myself in fifth place. On a restart I slid up, allowing two cars to pass me coming to the checkered flag. I was very frustrated as I drove through the pits back to my hauler. When I finally got back to my pit my dad stuck his head in my window and told me that he was very proud of me and that I had just drove the best race of my career. To hear him say that quickly diminished my frustration and made me reminisce on all the good things I had did before that last restart.<span id="more-9025"></span></p> <p><a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/briana-kyle-blog-racing-is-a-roller-coaster/attachment/bkyle/" rel="attachment wp-att-9047"><img class="alignnone wp-image-9047" title="bkyle" src="http://femaleracingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/bkyle-540x359.jpg" alt="Briana Kyle" width="540" height="359" /></a></p> <p>A few weeks after that race I found myself back at Wartburg. I was excited as my teammate, Mark Leach, would also be driving that night. Seven o’clock rolled around and hotlaps were underway. After qualifying I was very content with the laps I had laid down. They were the quickest I’d been all season. Once I was in staging for my feature I was focused and ready for a twenty lap battle. Upon rolling onto the track we completed about three “blow off” laps before we lined up to take the green. By lap three I had moved up two positions and I was looking for more. Unfortunately an altercation would happen in front of me that would result with the car racing beside me sending me into the wall unexpectedly. Seeing my car sitting sideways on the front stretch wall brought out many emotions. All of the sacrifices that I&#8217;ve made over the years came to mind. I&#8217;ve missed graduations, family reunions, prom, and many more things just to race. Also all of the time invested came to mind. I&#8217;ve spent so many late nights in my shop working.</p> <p>As my car was getting hooked to the tractor a quote said by fellow East Tennessee racer Brad Hall stuck with me. In a recent edition of<a href="http://www.latemodelillustrated.com/"> Late Model Illustrated </a>he compared racing to a roller coaster by saying that it can take you to the highest of highs and the lowest of lows very quickly and without warning. I find that to be very true. In my racing career I have felt moments of greatness where everything seemed to be falling into place, and there have also been moments where I have questioned my place in this sport.</p> <p>I&#8217;ve often been told that it isn&#8217;t the cards you’re dealt, it’s how you play the game. And that’s what I’ll keep on doing. I’ll keep on playing till I am where I want to be and even at that point I will keep digging.</p> <p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/briana-kyle-blog-racing-is-a-roller-coaster/">Brianna Kyle Blog: Racing is a Roller Coaster</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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<title>Cassie Gannis Appear at Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car Show</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 21:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ <p>NASCAR Driver Cassie Gannis and the Phoenix Marketing Associates Car to Appear at Rev&#8217;ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car Show Benefiting the Edelbrock Family Foundation Popular K&#38;N Pro Series West driver to make appearance at 8th annual event in Torrance, CA Phoenix, [&#8230;]</p><p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/cassie-gannis-appear-at-revved-up-4-kids-charity-car-show/">Cassie Gannis Appear at Rev&#8217;ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car Show</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p><strong><em>NASCAR Driver Cassie Gannis and the Phoenix Marketing Associates Car to Appear at </em></strong><strong><em>Rev&#8217;ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car Show Benefiting the Edelbrock Family Foundation</em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/cassie-gannis-appear-at-revved-up-4-kids-charity-car-show/attachment/cassiegannis-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-8954"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8954" title="CassieGannis" src="http://femaleracingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/CassieGannis-540x405.jpg" alt="Cassie Gannis" width="540" height="405" /></a></p> <div><em>Popular K&amp;N Pro Series West driver to make appearance at 8<sup>th</sup> annual event in Torrance, CA</em></div> <div></div> <div>Phoenix, AZ— On Sunday, May 5th, 2013, Cassie Gannis and the Phoenix Marketing Associates race car will join droves of families as over 300 cars will fill the streets around Vic&#8217;s Garage for the 8th Annual Rev&#8217;ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car Show. Automotive enthusiasts are invited to come out and enjoy a day of hot rods, great food, live entertainment and everything else that encompasses car culture. Leon &#8220;The Motorman&#8221; Kaplan from Talk Radio KABC will be broadcasting live from the K&amp;N booth starting at 8:00 a.m.<span id="more-8953"></span></div> <div></div> <div>The show will also host the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge, where teams of high school students from all over Southern California race to tear down and rebuild an engine in a timed and judged competition. Additionally, the ever so popular Kids Corner will return with tons of activities for children of all ages. Many aftermarket manufacturers will be in attendance to exhibit their products. Show hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Spectator entry is free, however, The Edelbrock Family Foundation will be accepting any donations.  For more information, visit <a href="http://www.revvedup4kids.com/" target="_blank">www.revvedup4kids.com</a>.</div> <div>Cassie Gannis will be making a charitable appearance and is nationally known for her work in educating youth on Teen Driving Safety and Car Maintenance Safety issues.  “The Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Car Show is one of the premiere car shows on the west coast and I’m excited to support a cause as great as the Edelbrock Family Foundation,” explained Gannis.</div> <div></div> <div><strong>About Cassie Gannis:</strong></div> <div>Named “Most Popular Driver” in the K&amp;N Pro Series West for 2012, Cassie Gannis has been a standout since first hitting the tracks at the age of 10.  Cassie began making her mark first in the Quarter Midget series where she consistently placed among the top five, then with stellar performances in the Bandolero Series where she earned the 2003 Arizona State Championship. She then moved into the Legends Series where she earned 2005 Rookie of the Year honors.  In 2007, celebrating her 16th birthday, Cassie obtained a NASCAR license to race in the NASCAR Super Late Model Series, and became the youngest female driver to ever race at Tucson Raceway Park. For more information, visit<a href="http://www.cassiegannisracing.com/" target="_blank">www.CassieGannisRacing.com</a></div> <div></div> <div><strong>About Phoenix Marketing Associates:</strong></div> <div>Named a “Top Marketing Firm” by the Phoenix Business Journal, Phoenix Marketing Associates works with small to medium sized businesses across North America to provide targeted and results driven marketing and public relations solutions. Their consultative approach allows for a thorough needs analysis which translates into an effective marketing and PR strategy that saves their clients time and money while providing maximum exposure.</div> <div>By assigning a team of qualified professionals to each individual situation and utilizing the most current communication and online demand generation technologies, Phoenix Marketing Associates enables businesses to achieve Fortune 500 results on an entrepreneurial budget.  For additional information, please visit <a href="http://www.phoenixmarketingassociates.com/" target="_blank">http://www.<wbr>PhoenixMarketingAssociates.com</wbr></a></div> <div></div> <div><strong>Edelbrock Family Foundation</strong></div> <div>The Edelbrock Family Foundation was formed with the purpose of bringing together like-minded organizations that share a passion for educating America&#8217;s youth in a unique and useful way. Fostering a new generation of aftermarket industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, enthusiasts and more.</div> <div></div> <div></div> <p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/cassie-gannis-appear-at-revved-up-4-kids-charity-car-show/">Cassie Gannis Appear at Rev&#8217;ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car Show</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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<title>Dominique Van Wieringen Sets Her Sights on Rookie Title in JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 19:42:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ <p>Corunna, Michigan (Friday, April 26, 2013): After a long winter, the 17 year old Canadian, Dominique Van Wieringen can finally put the wheels in motion as she makes the transition from the Outlaw Super Late Model into her new Template [&#8230;]</p><p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/dominique-van-wieringen-sets-her-sights-on-rookie-title-in-jegscra-all-stars-tour/">Dominique Van Wieringen Sets Her Sights on Rookie Title in JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p><a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/dominique-van-wieringen-sets-her-sights-on-rookie-title-in-jegscra-all-stars-tour/attachment/dominque/" rel="attachment wp-att-8946"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8946" title="dominque" src="http://femaleracingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dominque-540x360.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="360" /></a></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Corunna, Michigan (Friday, April 26, 2013):</strong> After a long winter, the 17 year old Canadian, Dominique Van Wieringen can finally put the wheels in motion as she makes the transition from the Outlaw Super Late Model into her new Template Bodied race car. Her next step up the motorsports ladder will be chasing the 2013 Howie Lettow Memorial Rookie of the Year title in the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">So far in the two seasons behind the wheel of a full bodied race car, Dominique has been able to meet and exceed her goals. In 2011, her first season, she earned the Rookie of the Year and Most Improved Driver awards at Spartan Speedway. The highlight of her rookie season took place on July 15<sup>th</sup> when she captured her first career Feature win in her Outlaw Super Late Model car, making her only the 2<sup>nd</sup> women to ever win a Feature in the tracks premiere division.<span id="more-8938"></span></span></p> <p><!--more--></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Dominique’s hard work and determination in the 2012 season earned her the Championship Title in the Outlaw Super Late Model class at Springport Speedway. This impressive accomplishment hit the record books as she became the first woman in Michigan to win a championship in an Outlaw Super Late Model Division and likely the first woman in the entire country. After spending her entire first season at Spartan Speedway, she gained valuable experience in 2012 racing numerous tracks throughout the state in both an Outlaw Super Late Model and Open Wheeled Modified cars.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Behind every great race car driver is a great team and DuroByte Motorsports is no different. A key component in the team’s ability to succeed took place this fall after moving the team to their new race shop in Corunna, Michigan. The team was very excited when Jimmy Smith came aboard as Dominique’s new Crew Chief as well as Brian Warnaar taking the position of Car Chief and Shop Manager. This dynamic duo, together bring with them a vast abundance of knowledge, experience, and technical race skills.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">“I know I have one of the best teams behind me that are working very hard to give me the best equipment they can. Not only will my team give me great equipment, but they believe in me and are my biggest support network. So far in my car racing career I have been successful in reaching my goals and I hope this year will be no different,” she stated. As for her chances at winning the Rookie of the Year Title, Dominique is cautiously optimistic. “It’s difficult to know what I’m really up against not knowing most of the other rookie drivers. I feel confident that I will be able to do my best and give them a run for their money,” she added.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">For the 2013 race season, Dominique will be driving her black #5 Template bodied car in the JEGS/CRA series that will carry the DuroByte Inc., Nalett Trucking, and R&amp;R Salvage sponsorship decals. For the Springport, JEGS/CRA “Cabin Fever 100” event she is very excited to have Beacon Sales &amp; Service come on board as her event sponsor. On off nights she will climb back behind the wheel of her familiar white #95 Outlaw Super Late Model car as well as her brother Tristan’s, black #81 Open Wheeled Modified car running select events throughout Michigan.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Dominique began her racing career at just 5 years old when she started racing motocross. After spending six years racing motocross she changed gears and moved over to Kart racing with the World Karting Association (WKA). In 2011 she spent her final year racing the National circuit in the WKA Manufactures Cup Series and left the Karting world as one of the top drivers on the circuit.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">To learn more about Dominique Van Wieringen or inquire about additional sponsorship opportunities, please go to her website at: <a href="http://www.dominiqueracing.com">www.dominiqueracing.com</a>. For an inside look into DuroByte Motorsports and to follow Dominique’s racing you can also go to her Facebook Fan Page at: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/dominiqueracing">www.facebook.com/dominiqueracing</a>. </span></p> <p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/dominique-van-wieringen-sets-her-sights-on-rookie-title-in-jegscra-all-stars-tour/">Dominique Van Wieringen Sets Her Sights on Rookie Title in JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>Concord, NC. (April 23, 2013) – Rev Racing is set to race at Richmond International Raceway (RIR) on Thursday, April 25th, after a weekend of career highs for both Mackena Bell and Bryan Ortiz the last time out at Five Flags [&#8230;]</p><p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/mackena-bell-headed-to-richmond-international-raceway/">MACKENA BELL HEADED TO RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p><a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/mackena-bells-heads-to-bristol-with-rev-racing/attachment/revolution-racing-mackenna-bell/" rel="attachment wp-att-8667"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8667" title="Revolution-Racing-Mackenna-Bell" src="http://femaleracingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Revolution-Racing-Mackenna-Bell-540x359.jpg" alt="Revolution-Racing-Mackenna-Bell" width="540" height="359" /></a></p> <p><strong>Concord, NC. (April 23, 2013)</strong> – Rev Racing is set to race at Richmond International Raceway (RIR) on Thursday, April 25th, after a weekend of career highs for both Mackena Bell and Bryan Ortiz the last time out at Five Flags Speedway. The Blue Ox 100 at RIR will be the fourth stop on the 2013 NASCAR K&amp;N Pro Series (NKNPS) East schedule.<span id="more-8905"></span></p> <p><strong>Ryan Gifford (No. 2 Sunoco/NASCAR Technical Institute Toyota) – </strong>Gifford had a chance to capture his first win at RIR last season, where he was one of only two race leaders. He’s raced twice at the track, where he has ninth and fifth place qualifying efforts. Gifford is currently tied for sixth in the series point’s standings.</p> <p><strong>Bryan Ortiz</strong> <strong>(No. 4 Nike Toyota)</strong> – Ortiz hopes to carry momentum with him from Pensacola, where he managed a career-high qualifying effort of fifth, to Richmond this weekend. Ortiz raced at RIR last season where he qualified 16th and maneuvered his way through the pack to finish seventh.</p> <p><strong>Daniel Suarez (No. 6 Rev Racing Toyota)</strong> – Suarez is doing double duty this season, racing in both the NKNPS East and the NASCAR Toyota Series in Mexico. He’s coming back from a strong race weekend in Queretaro, Mexico where he earned the pole and finished fourth. This will be Suarez’s third start at RIR.</p> <p><strong>Mackena Bell (No. 21 Toyota Racing Development Toyota)</strong> – Bell is also coming off a career-high weekend at Five Flags Speedway where she finished 11th. She was the fastest car during the first practice session at Pensacola, and although this will be her first time racing at RIR, she’s continued to show improvement at each race this season.</p> <p>All four drivers will be participating in Education Day presented by RIR on Thursday, April 25th, and will be making an appearance at the Toyota Pit Pass display on Friday, April 26th at 11:00 a.m. ET.</p> <p>There will be a pre-race autograph session at 3 p.m. followed by qualifying at 4:30 p.m. and the green flag at 7 p.m. ET. The race will be aired on SPEED on May 16th at 3 p.m. ET. For updates throughout the weekend follow <a href="http://www.twitter.com/revracin" target="_blank">@RevRacin</a> on twitter.</p> <p><strong>ABOUT REV RACING:  </strong>Headquartered in Concord, N.C., Rev Racing, owned by Max Siegel, operates the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program, which is the industry&#8217;s leading developmental program for ethnic minorities and women drivers and pit crew members.  For more information about Rev Racing visit <a href="http://www.revracing.net/" target="_blank">http://revracing.net</a> or follow us on Twitter<a href="http://www.twitter.com/RevRacin" target="_blank">@RevRacin</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/mackena-bell-headed-to-richmond-international-raceway/">MACKENA BELL HEADED TO RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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<title>Mackena Bell Heads to Bristol with Rev Racing</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:15:58 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ <p>CONCORD, NC. (March 12, 2013) – Rev Racing had a stellar 2013 season, winning the NASCAR K&#38;N Pro Series (KNPS) East Championship and Sunoco Rookie of the Year Honors with driver Kyle Larson, and they’re carrying that momentum with them into the [&#8230;]</p><p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/mackena-bells-heads-to-bristol-with-rev-racing/">Mackena Bell Heads to Bristol with Rev Racing</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p><a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/mackena-bells-heads-to-bristol-with-rev-racing/attachment/revolution-racing-mackenna-bell/" rel="attachment wp-att-8667"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8667" title="Revolution-Racing-Mackena-Bell" src="http://femaleracingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Revolution-Racing-Mackenna-Bell-540x359.jpg" alt="Revolution Racing, Mackena Bell, toyota racing development, bristol motor speedway" width="540" height="359" /></a></p> <p>CONCORD, NC. (March 12, 2013) – Rev Racing had a stellar 2013 season, winning the NASCAR K&amp;N Pro Series (KNPS) East Championship and Sunoco Rookie of the Year Honors with driver Kyle Larson, and they’re carrying that momentum with them into the KNPS East season opener at Bristol Motor Speedway this Saturday.</p> <p>The team has another strong KNPS East driver lineup with Drive for Diversity drivers Bryan Ortiz, Daniel Suarez, Mackena Bell and Ryan Gifford, and they’re prepared for another record-breaking year.<span id="more-8665"></span></p> <p>Bryan Ortiz (No. 4 Nike Toyota) – Ortiz, a Bayamon, Puerto Rico native returns for his third season with Rev Racing and the Drive for Diversity program, and second full season racing in the NKNPS East. Ortiz had a successful rookie season, finishing fifth overall in the series standings and second in the Sunoco Rookie of the Year standings. He also finished third in the non-points race at Daytona International Speedway’s short track in February.</p> <p>Daniel Suarez (No. 6 Rev Racing Toyota) – Suarez, a Monterrey, Mexico native will be making his debut with Rev Racing and the Drive for Diversity Program. He has six top 10s in 16 career NKNPS East races with a best result of fifth, twice. He also has two wins, six poles, and 22 top 10s in the NASCAR Toyota Mexico Series.</p> <p>Mackena Bell (No. 21 Toyota Racing Development Toyota) – This season will be Bell’s fourth season with Rev Racing, but her first full season racing the in NKNPS East. Bell will be one of two females competing in the DRIVE4COPD 125, and will be racing for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors in 2013.</p> <p>Ryan Gifford (No. 2 NASCAR Technical Institute Toyota) – Gifford, who is returning for his fourth season with the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program, is the highest returning finisher from this event a year ago where he placed third. He finished the 2012 season 11th in the NKNPS East standings and is the first African American to capture a pole in a NASCAR touring series.</p> <p>With the championship win last year, Max Siegel, owner of Rev Racing, became the first African American team owner in history to win a NASCAR touring series title. The success of Rev Racing and the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program doesn’t end there. In the past three years the team has developed two Sunoco Rookie of the Year drivers and last season all four KNPS East drivers finished in the top 15 in the series standings. Darrell Wallace Jr. and Kyle Larson, both graduates of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program, are racing full time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck and Nationwide Series respectively this season.</p> <p>Qualifying for the DRIVE4COPD 125 will be on Thursday, March 14th at 5 p.m. ET and the race will be Saturday, March 16th at 4:45 p.m. ET. Follow @RevRacin on twitter for live race updates.</p> <p>ABOUT REV RACING: Headquartered in Concord, N.C., Rev Racing, owned by Max Siegel, operates the NASCAR Drive For Diversity program, which is the industry&#8217;s leading developmental program for ethnic minorities and women drivers and pit crew members. For more information about Rev Racing visit http://revracing.net or follow us on Twitter @RevRacin.</p> <p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/mackena-bells-heads-to-bristol-with-rev-racing/">Mackena Bell Heads to Bristol with Rev Racing</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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<title>Brianna Kyle: Driver Introduction</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ <p>Greetings! This is my first blog for Female Racing News. I am very thankful to have this opportunity and also to be able to share the journey of my racing career with all of you.  First, I would like to [&#8230;]</p><p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/brianna-kyle-driver-introduction/">Brianna Kyle: Driver Introduction</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p><a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/brianna-kyle-driver-introduction/attachment/briannakyle/" rel="attachment wp-att-8444"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8444" title="briannakyle" src="http://femaleracingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/briannakyle-540x742.jpg" alt="Brianna Kyle, Sweetwater, Tennessee" width="540" height="742" /></a></p> <p>Greetings! This is my first blog for Female Racing News. I am very thankful to have this opportunity and also to be able to share the journey of my racing career with all of you.  First, I would like to tell you about myself and get you up to date on my racing career and where I am going with it.</p> <p>Currently I am 16 years old and a junior in high school. My future plans are to attend the University of TN at Chattanooga and major in Criminal Justice. I am a third generation driver from Ten Mile, TN. I have been involved in this sport my entire life. The smell of racing fumes and roar of the engines is natural to me.</p> <p>At the age of 13 my parents purchased my first racecar, a crate late model. It was a very controversial decision for me to start out in a late model since I didn’t have any prior experience. However, my father and crew never gave up on me. Every lap I made was a great learning experience and would teach me something that still to this day I carry on in my career.<span id="more-8403"></span></p> <p>In 2012, three years later, I was ready to hit the track and compete. My first race was at Spring City Raceway and I placed in the top 5. Later on I would travel to Wartburg Speedway where from mid-summer on I committed to competing at every weekend. During that time I learned so many things about myself as a driver and competitor, including driving technique and how to adjust to changing track conditions. Once the season ended at Wartburg in September I had finished 8th in points and gained valuable experience.</p> <p><a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/brianna-kyle-driver-introduction/attachment/briannakyle1/" rel="attachment wp-att-8445"><img class="alignnone wp-image-8445" title="briannakyle1" src="http://femaleracingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/briannakyle1-540x405.jpg" alt="Brianna Kyle, 411 Speedway, Sweetwater, Tennessee" width="540" height="405" /></a></p> <p>After that I wasn’t ready to hang my helmet up for the year. I would go on to race at four other tracks: Cleveland Speedway, Crossville Raceway, 411 Motor Speedway, and Smoky Mountain Speedway. At 411 I posted my first win. When I pulled into victory lane it was as if everything I had spent years working toward had paid off. I realized just how much the sleepless nights, early mornings, sacrifices, and hard work was all worth it.</p> <p>So what does 2013 and beyond have in store for me? From now till April I will be doing a lot of testing at various tracks. In April, when actual weekly racing starts, I will likely begin the season out at Wartburg Speedway. Then I plan traveling to other tracks. This season I am very focused on picking up speed, being more comfortable in the car, and ultimately becoming more competitive. Looking beyond this season I hope to travel with a touring series such as the Southern All Stars or Southern Regional Racing Series. If I were to be successful with that, I would then love to venture out and travel with the prestigious World of Outlaw or Lucas Oil Series.</p> <p>There is no way I would be at this point in my career had it not been for my incredible parents. I’m sure it takes a lot of nerve for them to watch their only daughter strap herself into a dirt late model and compete. I would like to send major thanks out to my sponsors: Alotless Factory Outlet, Advantage Check Cashing, B &amp; B Race Engines, Shorty’s Shock Service, Chapman Farms, Kyle Trucking, Competition Racing Equipment, PPM, Weeks Race Cars, McMinn County Football, and Outlaw Graphics of Crossville. I also owe a major thanks to my hard working crew.</p> <p>I’m very excited to soon be back behind the wheel. You can also keep up with my racing at facebook.com/briannakyleracing. Stay tuned for updates!</p> <p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/brianna-kyle-driver-introduction/">Brianna Kyle: Driver Introduction</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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<title>Hilary Ward attends prestigious racing school, Excited about season ahead</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:10:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ <p>Hilary Ward, driver of the #45 dirt sportsman out of King Ferry, NY attended her first weekend at Race 101, a prestigious racing school out of Denver, NC this past weekend. Ward hopes this program will make her a more [&#8230;]</p><p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/hilary-ward-attends-prestigious-racing-school-excited-about-season-ahead/">Hilary Ward attends prestigious racing school, Excited about season ahead</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p><a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/hilary-ward-attends-prestigious-racing-school-excited-about-season-ahead/attachment/hilaryward3/" rel="attachment wp-att-8292"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8292" title="hilaryward3" src="http://femaleracingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/hilaryward3.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="270" /></a></p> <p>Hilary Ward, driver of the #45 dirt sportsman out of King Ferry, NY attended her first weekend at Race 101, a prestigious racing school out of Denver, NC this past weekend. Ward hopes this program will make her a more well rounded driver through lessons of technical set-up and public relations.</p> <p>Race 101 focuses on working with young drivers (ages 12-28) from the US and Canada who battled through an extensive application process. The program lasts for one year, with proven teaching and coaching methods that give classroom time, hands on experience, and even track time in an asphalt late model at the legendary Hickory Motor Speedway.<span id="more-8290"></span></p> <p><a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/hilary-ward-attends-prestigious-racing-school-excited-about-season-ahead/attachment/hilaryward2/" rel="attachment wp-att-8291"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8291" title="hilaryward2" src="http://femaleracingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/hilaryward2-540x333.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="333" /></a><br /> “Advancing my racing career is extremely important to me. I’ve worked very hard to get to where I am and don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. Race 101 is only going to help what is already looking to be a huge season for me” says Ward.</p> <p>This season is bound to be a breakout year as Ward embarks on her second driving season in the E&amp;V Energy Novice sportsman class at Fulton Speedway. With the experience she got in her rookie year, some newer equipment on board, and the knowledge from Race 101 teachings, she is sure to be someone to keep an eye on in 2013.</p> <p>Catch up with Hilary and get all her updates at <a href="http://www.wardmotorsports.org/" target="_blank">www.wardmotorsports.org</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WardMotorsports" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/<wbr>WardMotorsports</wbr></a></p> <p>The post <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com/circle_track/hilary-ward-attends-prestigious-racing-school-excited-about-season-ahead/">Hilary Ward attends prestigious racing school, Excited about season ahead</a> appeared first on <a href="http://femaleracingnews.com">Female Racing News | News about Women in Motorsports</a>.</p> ]]>
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