In the past, NASCAR has struggled to get female drivers in the top tiers of competition. All four top female drivers in 2013 were younger than 23 years, and competed primarily at the Truck Series (ARCA) series. 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 drivers
As more women get involved in motorsports, the list of female NASCAR drivers continues to grow. While the list is not yet comprehensive, it does include some of the most successful drivers in the sport. These are some of the most notable female drivers.
Tammy Jo Kirk
Tammy Jo Kirk was a female nascar driver who has had a successful career. In the 1990s, she raced in the lower series of NASCAR. She had two pole positions in the All Pro Series and 37 Top 10 finishes. She won the 1994 Snowball Derby. This was a points race.
Janet Guthrie
Janet Guthrie, a retired professional racecar driver, is Janet Guthrie. She was the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 and to compete in the Daytona 500. In 1976, she attempted to race in the Indy 500 for the first time. However, she was unsuccessful. She went on to race 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 inspiring career was a highlight of her life. 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 professional stock car race driver and motivational speaker. She currently races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with the Alpha Prime Racing team. She is a positive role-model for women and encourages girls towards pursuing their dreams.
Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick is an ex-professional racing driver and one of the most successful women in American open-wheel car racing history. She is the only woman who has won an IndyCar Series race. Indy Japan 300 was her 2008 win.
FAQ
Which car racing has the most spectators?
The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race attracts the largest crowds in North America. It attracts more than 400,000 spectators every year.
It takes place on May 30th and 31st at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Which car racing is most popular?
Formula 1 Grand Prix is the most prestigious motorsport event in the world. It was first held in 1950.
How many kinds of car racing can you imagine?
There are two main types of car-racing: open-wheel or closed-wheel. IndyCar is one of the open wheel races. Closed wheel racing includes Formula 3000, DTM, GP2, et al.
What is the main difference between a racing car and a roadcar?
A road car is designed to be driven on public roads. These cars are made specifically for racing. These cars have aerodynamic features that allow them to accelerate quickly and brake very sharply.
Which car racing track is the fastest?
F1 Grand Prix, the fastest car racing. F1 is the designation for the highest level competition in motorsport. It includes 10 teams from around the globe. Each team is supported by 2 or 3 drivers.
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)
- In 2013 Ferrari had an estimated team budget of $470 million, while elite IndyCar teams have an estimated annual budget of $15 million, according to FormulaMoney. (businessinsider.com)
- According to thepostgame.com, “The Daytona 500 is one of four ‘restrictor plate' races on NASCAR's calendar, given both safety and competitive concerns for the long track and its famous 31-degree banking in its four corners.” (defensivedriving.com)
- This change may give an improvement of up to 29% fuel efficiency. (en.wikipedia.org)
- According to AutoSport, IndyCar's top speeds are 380km/h or 236 mph. (motorbiscuit.com)
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How can I make a living as a driver?
If you really want to become a professional racing driver, you will have to earn money while you wait for your chance at winning a championship. While training for the next race, many racers have full-time jobs. Others make a living selling merchandise or being endorsers during their spare time. Other drivers may also take part on paid test sessions in order to prove their ability to drive professionally.