NASCAR has had a difficult time getting female drivers into the top tiers. The top four female drivers of 2013 were all less than 23 years old. They competed primarily within the Truck Series and ARCA. Their lackluster experience kept them out the Cup Series and Xfinity Series. NASCAR now wants to change that. They are hiring more women at every level of the sport.
Top 10 female NASCAR drivers
As more women take up motorsports, the number of female NASCAR driver continues to rise. While the list is not yet comprehensive, it does include some of the most successful drivers in the sport. Here are some notable female drivers.
Tammy Jo Kirk
Tammy Jo Kirk is a female driver in nascar. She has enjoyed a long career. In the 1990s she raced in NASCAR's lower divisions. She had two pole positions in the All Pro Series and 37 Top 10 finishes. She won the 1994 Snowball Derby.
Janet Guthrie
Janet Guthrie is a retired professional race car driver. She was also the first woman to qualify to the Indianapolis 500 and compete in the Daytona 500. Indy 500 was her first attempt, which she failed to win. She went on to race three Indy 500s from 1977 to 1979.
Louise Smith
Louise Smith was the second female to race in NASCAR's highest level. Sometimes she is called "The first lady of NASCAR racing". Her life was inspiring. 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. 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 to pursue 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
Which is the most loved type of car racing?
The Formula 1 Grand Prix is the world's most prestigious motorsport championship. It was held for the first time in 1950.
What kind of cars do race car drivers use?
Modern race cars are often powered by engines. These engines are very similar to those used in normal passenger cars.
Instead of using petrol they run on compressed Air.
How do race car drivers prepare for a race?
Most race car drivers spend their time warming up prior to a race.
This involves running their engines over a period of time.
When they're ready, they can then begin the race.
Why does race car driver wear special clothing?
Race car drivers often wear unique clothes.
These clothes are great for keeping them cool during racing.
The fabric prevents sweaty skin from getting on their bodies.
It also protects the skin from being blown away by the wind.
What does a pit stop mean?
Pit stops allow you to stop driving and let someone else take over for a few minutes. It's also called a pit lane.
Statistics
- 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)
- According to FormulaMoney, the design, development, and construction of chassis and engines can cost teams as much as $255 million annually. (businessinsider.com)
- According to AutoSport, IndyCar's top speeds are 380km/h or 236 mph. (motorbiscuit.com)
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.com)
- 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)
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How do I make money driving?
If you are serious about racing professionally, you will likely need to earn money in order to be eligible for a championship. While training for the next race, many racers have full-time jobs. Others take advantage of their down time to sell merchandise, or be endorsers. Some drivers take part in paid testing sessions to determine if it is possible to become a professional driver.