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Brooklyn Hop, a vibrant 10-year-old from Andover, Minnesota, has carved a unique path in the racing world as an integral part of her family's Hop racing team. Despite encountering challenges such as bullying at school due to her distinctive passion, Brooklyn's enthusiasm for the speed and adrenaline of racing remains steadfast. Through her participation in the "Chicks on Slicks" racing community, she has developed a strong sense of camaraderie and support, bolstered by sponsors like kgb Mike and Don Kretzky, Sergeant Hot Wheels, and Jaeger guys, who have significantly contributed to her success. With aspirations to race across various locations and a supportive family by her side, Brooklyn continues to inspire others with her dedication, resilience, and commitment to safety on the racetrack.

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Amanda and Abby Morton are influential advocates for women in motorsports, drawing from their personal experiences on and off the racetrack. Amanda, with 25 years of racing under her belt, and her daughter Abby, a go-kart racer since the age of four, both highlight the unique challenges women face in this male-dominated arena. They encounter stereotypes and misconceptions, with Amanda noting how women are often discouraged by societal expectations, while Abby observes the scarcity of female competitors in her races. Despite these hurdles, the Mortons are passionate about encouraging other women to pursue their racing dreams with confidence and resilience, emphasizing the supportive and familial nature of the racing community.

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MacKenzie Nelson, Sara Lancaster and Tasha Cosgrove are three women with a deep-seated passion for the exhilarating world of motorsports, specifically drifting. MacKenzie's perspective, shaped by her journey and experiences at the Brainerd International Raceway, emphasizes the importance of practice and experience in drifting, rather than over-reliance on vehicle modifications. On the other hand, Sara, an entrepreneur from Fargo, North Dakota, and a close friend of MacKenzie, believes in the balance between competitive events and consistency in point series along with the responsible practice of the sport. Sara's views are shaped by her friendship with Mackenzie and her own experience in business. Lastly, Tasha, also from Fargo, strongly disapproves of the reckless "street takeover" culture that has become popular on the Internet, and instead advocates for demonstrating skills on the track. Her thoughts are shaped by her experiences in the racing community and discussions on the Women's Motorsports Network podcast.

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Motorcycle racer Janette Thornley openly shares her struggles and about her attendance at a recent motorcycle rally for women. Her honesty about life struggles that so many of us share, will be helpful to many of my listeners.

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Amanda Enright is the race and safety director for several sprint car series.

She writes a blog called " Living The Dirt Life With Amanda on Facebook.

Check out NOSAsprints.com for their schedule.

She grew up attending races and now enjoys sharing the racing life with her daughter.

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VALERIE THOMPSON"WORLD'S FASTEST FEMALE MOTORCYCLE RACER" 328 MPH

Residence:  Scottsdale, ArizonaBorn:  Tacoma, Washington

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Valerie is the “World’s Fastest Female Motorcycle Racer” and an eight-time land speed record holder with membership in the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame, seven 200 MPH Clubs and one 300 MPH Club. In 2018, she piloted the famed BUB 7 Streamliner to a record speed of 328.467 mph (528.616 km/h) and is the only female rider featured on the “World’s Top 10 Fastest Motorcycle Riders” list. She was recently included on the Dealernews “Top 100 Leaders in Powersports” list.

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In addition to pursuing the fastest motorcycle title of 376.363 mph, Valerie assumed driving duties of the Treit and Davenport Target 550 Streamliner in 2019 for her first land speed record attempt on 4-wheels. Marlo Treit and Les Davenport have four decades of land speed racing experience in a variety of record-setting vehicles. The team’s goal is to break the current conventional wheel-driven, piston-powered automobile class speed record of 415.867 mph.

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Valerie is the first woman in the seat of the Target 550 Streamliner as a result, she could become the first woman over 400 mph both in a car and motorcycle. While other women have reached fabulous speeds in a car and others in a motorcycle streamliner, NO woman has done both. She has the opportunity to be the first driver over 500 mph in a piston engine car, and over 400 mph in a motorcycle. Something that NOBODY – man or woman has accomplished.

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Valerie’s quest to become the world’s fastest motorcycle racer is the subject of P-51 Pictures and MN8 upcoming film documentary, “Rockets and Titans.”

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For racing updates, endorsement, photos, and celebrity appearances, please email: valerie@valeriethompsonracing.com

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Podcast Description

The International Women’s Motorsports Association Podcast, Racing Girls Rock, features females that have one thing in common; their passion for motorsports! Your host, Melinda Russell, shares the stories of women from all walks of life who find the resources to pursue their passion.

Show Notes June 7, 2021

Ashley Zimmerman

Episode Highlights:

https://linktr.ee/snappybee55

www.outsidegroove.com

www.dirtempiremagazine.com

www.hoseheads.com/ashley.html

Ashley Zimmerman:

            Facebook: Ashley Zimmerman

Melinda Russell:

Send your questions to: iwmanation@gmail.com

#melindarussell #Mamawof14 #iwmanation #racinggirlsrock #womeninmotorsports #passionforracing

#leadingtheway #racetracktalk #podcastsforwomen

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Podcast Description

The International Women’s Motorsports Association Podcast, Racing Girls Rock, features females that have one thing in common---their passion for motorsports! Your host, Melinda Russell, shares the stories of women from all walks of life who find the resources to pursue their passion.

Show Notes June 4, 2021

Rachel Meyer

Episode Highlights:

Resources:

Rachel Meyer

June 25-27

National

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

Norwalk, OH

Rachel MeyerJulie Nataas

FS1 and FS2

July 2-4

Regional

Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series

Norwalk, OH

Julie Nataas

NHRA.tv

July 16-18

Regional

Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series

Columbus, OH

Julie Nataas

NHRA.tv

July 23-25

Regional

Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series

Topeka, KS

Rachel Meyer

NHRA.tv

July 30 - Aug 1

National

Lucas Oil NHRA WinterNationals

Pomona, CA

Julie Nataas

FS1 and FS2

August 6-8

Regional

Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series

Great Bend, KS & Indianapolis, IN

Rachel MeyerJulie Nataas

NHRA.tv

August 13-15

National

Menards NHRA Nationals

Topeka, KS

Rachel Meyer

FS1 and FS2

August 20-22

National

Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

Brainerd, MN

Rachel Meyer

FS1 and FS2

August 27-29

Regional

Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series

Bowling Green, KY

Julie Nataas

NHRA.tv

September 1-5

National

Chevrolet Performance U.S Nationals + JEGS AllStars

Indianapolis, IN

Rachel MeyerJulie Nataas

FS1 and FS2

September 4

All Stars

JEGS All Stars

Indianapolis, IN

Julie Nataas

NHRA.tv

September 10-12

Regional

Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series

Earlville, IA

Rachel MeyerJulie Nataas

NHRA.tv

September 17-19

National

NTK Sensors NHRA Carolina Nationals

Charlotte, NC

Rachel MeyerJulie Nataas

FS1 and FS2

October 1-3

Regional

Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series

St. Louis, MO

Rachel MeyerJulie Nataas

NHRA.tv

October 8-10

National

AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals

Dallas, TX

Rachel MeyerJulie Nataas

FS1 and FS2

October 29-31

National

NHRA Nevada Nationals

Las Vegas, NV

Julie Nataas

FS1 and FS2

November 12-14

National

Auto Club NHRA Finals

Pomona, CA

Julie Nataas

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Podcast Description

The International Women’s Motorsports Association Podcast, Racing Girls Rock, features females that have one thing in common; their passion for motorsports! Your host, Melinda Russell, shares the stories of women from all walks of life who find the resources to pursue their passion.

Show Notes May 31, 2021

Deb Broadwater

Co-Host of Fast Lap with Chrissie and Deb Podcast

Episode Highlights:

Deb Broadwater:

            Facebook: Deb Broadwater

            Instagram: #fastlapwithchrissianddeb

Melinda Russell:

Send your questions to: iwmanation@gmail.com

#melindarussell #Mamawof14 #iwmanation #racinggirlsrock #womeninmotorsports #passionforracing #leadingtheway #racetracktalk #podcastsforwomen

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Racing Girls Rock Podcast Description

The International Women’s Motorsports Association Podcast, Racing Girls Rock, features females that have one thing in common; their passion for motorsports! Your host, Melinda Russell, shares the stories of women from all walks of life who find the resources to pursue their passion.

Show Notes May 30, 2021

Reno Air Racer, Announcer and Realtor

Marilyn Dash

Episode Highlights:

About Marilyn

Favorite Quotes

Resources:

Marilyn Dash provided these resources.

http://pylonplace.blogspot.com/2009/04/pylon-racing-seminar-aka-rookie-school.html

https://airrace.org/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/456497677706610

https://www.facebook.com/groups/517690201579551

https://www.facebook.com/groups/13949458301

1970's air race

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUvQfSM5o70

Videos

Marilyn flying

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDZ-9ZyTNfY&t=386s

IF1 with Marilyn announcing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yba6XOpZoM

Melinda Russell:

Send your questions to: iwmanation@gmail.com

#melindarussell #Mamawof13 #iwmanation #racinggirlsrock #womeninmotorsports #passionforracing

#leadingtheway #racetracktalk #podcastsforwomen

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