Horsepower & Heels Racing: Women in Motorsports
Back then they burned bras, now we burn rubber! Women navigating the male-dominated motorsports world. Who says Horsepower & Heels don't mix?
Over the last few years of inactivity, my racing efforts have been spread across a few states. The racecar resides in Orlando, the engine stuff have been sitting in Atlanta with Mr. Moody, and other components never left Alabama at the chassis … [Read more...]
Lee McKinney, an old racing pal of mine, recently sent me an email about his current tour in Kabul, Afghanistan. Lee has been a huge supporter of our military by organizing special "racing" support packages for those currently serving away from … [Read more...]
Picked up my new toy this weekend for the garage. Because my entire family rides, I've been wanting a Harley Davidson for as long as I can remember. My fiance Alex picked me up a mint 1972 Honda CB450 awhile back, but the charging systems on … [Read more...]
Its official, I've joined the Blue Oval Family Full-Time! Up until now, most of my working career has been based in the Marketing Communications/ Public Relations realm. After I left Lugo Performance back in 2004, I had been working to pay the … [Read more...]
As is the case in the drag racing world, you always have to stay prepared. I received a phone call of a possible driving opportunity that may be coming in the near future, but since its been a few years, my NHRA Advanced ET Competition license … [Read more...]
For someone who has always been described as a "driven" individual, I really have some explaining to do on my absence from all things Horsepower & Heels the last few years. Believe me, its not from lack of missing the sport of drag racing, and … [Read more...]
Today is the 10th Anniversary of the attacks on our nation. Its a day we will never forget, and the only day that my generation has ever truly felt that terror of war brought to our homefront. As most all Americans, I will never forget that day … [Read more...]
This year for my birthday, my boyfriend Alex surprised me with one of the most unique and amazing gifts: he commissioned Tom Patsis of Cold Hard Art to create a metal art sculpture of my 2007 Twin Turbo Mustang Pro Mod. Tom took only the … [Read more...]
Erica Enders has really been on fire this season after her return to Cagnazzi Racing, and I'm expecting her first win to come any time now this season in Pro Stock. Its good to see EE doing well, after struggling for the past few years. See … [Read more...]
Now THIS is the kind of news I like to hear! Fun Ford Weekend has just announced that they are returning with 5 events this season, and more to come in 2012. The series, which is where I raced from 1998-2006, is only returning to bracket … [Read more...]
Women in Motorsports by Erica Ortiz