24 YO Female Prodigy Labeled ‘Real Talent’ as Fans Rally Behind Her NASCAR Debut

24 YO Female Prodigy Labeled ‘Real Talent’ as Fans Rally Behind Her NASCAR Debut

Across NASCAR’s national and regional tours, over 130 women have qualified for at least one race since 1949. Yet full-time opportunities are few and far between. Between Danica Patrick’s Cup Series pole and Hailie Deegan’s banner-day Xfinity debut, female racers have shown flashes of brilliance. But very few have had a sustained career. Names like Toni Breidinger, Isabella Robusto, and Amber Balcaen keep proving their mettle. Katherine Legge’s t…

NASCAR's Female Movement Accelerates With Kaylee Bryson’s ARCA Debut at Sonoma Raceway

There’s a reason why the phrase “NASCAR driver” still conjures up the image of a man in most fans’ minds. It’s why, even today, the words “female NASCAR driver” are used as a qualifier rather than a norm. While trailblazers have cracked the code in years past, many women who entered the high-octane world of stock car racing were ultimately sidelined, be it by injuries, sky-high expectations, or initial underwhelming results. But the tide may fin…