In the past, NASCAR has struggled to get female drivers in the top tiers of competition. All four of the top female drivers in 2013 were under 23 years old and competed in the Truck Series or ARCA. They were not experienced enough to compete in the Cup Series or Xfinity Series. But now, NASCAR is working to change that by hiring more women in all levels of the sport.
Top 10 female NASCAR racers
As more women participate in motorsports like NASCAR, the number and diversity of female drivers has increased. Although the list does not include all of the top drivers, it does include some of those who have been the most successful in the sport. Here are a few notable female drivers.
Tammy Jo Kirk
Tammy Jo Kirk is a female driver in nascar. She has enjoyed a long career. She raced in the lower NASCAR Series races in the 1990s. She achieved two pole positions in All Pro Series as well as 37 Top 10 finishes. She won the 1994 Snowball Derby.
Janet Guthrie
Janet Guthrie is an ex-professional race car driver. She was the first woman in history to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, and also to compete at the Daytona 500. Indy 500 she attempted her first time in 1976 but was unsuccessful. However, she went on to race in three Indy 500s, from 1977 to 1979.
Louise Smith
Louise Smith was the second woman to race in NASCAR at the highest level. Sometimes she is called "The first lady of NASCAR racing". Her career was an inspiring one. Smith's success on the track was only one aspect of her accomplishments. She also helped many female drivers achieve their goals.
Julia
Julia is a motivational speaker and professional stock car racing driver. As part of the Alpha Prime Racing Team, she competes in NASCAR Xfinity Series. She is a role model for women, and encourages girls in pursuing their dreams.
Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick is a former professional racing driver. She is the only woman ever to win an IndyCar Series racing event. In 2008, she won the Indy Japan 300.
FAQ
What is a pit stop?
Pit stops are when you stop driving and allow someone else to drive. It's also called a pit lane.
How do race car drivers prepare to race?
Before a race, most race car drivers spend time warming up their engines.
This is when they run their engines over a specified time.
Once they're fully prepared, they can start the race.
What is the purpose of car racing?
Car racing's purpose is to entertain the public by allowing them to see cars race around a track at high speeds. It also gives drivers the opportunity to compete against one another and show off their skills.
How fast can a racecar accelerate
The acceleration speed of a race car varies depending upon its weight.
A lighter car can accelerate faster than a heavier one, for instance.
Statistics
- Forget the 200-mph battles of the late 1980s; no one, not even McLaren itself, predicted the inimitable F1 would go as fast as it did. (motortrend.com)
- This change may give an improvement of up to 29% fuel efficiency. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Acceleration is a little gentler (relatively speaking) too, with 0-100km/h taking an estimated 3.1 seconds and 0-200km/h covered in 7.8 seconds. (autosport.com)
- According to Toyota, the 390-hp-plus 2019 Yaris WRC runs out of gearing after 124 mph, 19 mph less than the crazy Yaris GR that's currently sitting on dealer lots outside of the U.S. BONUS: (motortrend.com)
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.com)
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How can I make money as a driver?
If you're serious about becoming a professional racer, you'll probably need to earn money while waiting for your chance to win a championship. Many racers also work full-time jobs while training to race in the next race. Others make a living selling merchandise or being endorsers during their spare time. Some drivers take part in paid testing sessions to determine if it is possible to become a professional driver.