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NMRA Bridgett Davis, Looking Forward to 2016

December 11, 2015 //  by Kelly Morris

bridgettNMRA Driver, Bridgett Davis has many goals in mind when it comes to Drag Racing. Taking on her 2013 GT Mustang in the Roush Performance Super Stang class, she has high hopes to making it to the top or at least take on the top five entering into the 2016 season. After Bridgett’s finances allowed her to pursue her love for Drag Racing, she would hit every track in a hundred mile radius whenever there was a Test and Tune. A friend suggested to her in 2014 that she should take on her first competitive competition for the Muscle Mustang and Fast Fords all female shoot out class of the NMRA.

I would follow this up with competition in local events and would finish out 2014 with a 2nd place finish in the 14 second class of True Street.Upon my completion of the the 2014 season I made the decision that I would make my rookie season appearance in the 2015 NMRA class of Super Stang.”

With an index based format, she felt this class would serve as a good next step in her evolution. As her Mustang serves as her daily driver, Bridgett needed to enter in a street legal class. Finishing out in an 18th place point finish out of a 41 driver roster for the year, she felt good about her overall first season.

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Fast cars always honestly attracted me. Something about them. The power, the sound, the speed. Growing up in Indianapolis, Indiana from an early age most weekends were spent cruising, at the local car show, or at the track. I always knew someday I would take my passion for racing from the spectator perspective to behind the wheel.”

Bridgett Davis Accomplishments

2nd place finish in 14 second class of 2014 NMRA Bowling Green Kentucky

2015 NMRA/ Super Stang 18th place finish out of a 41 driver roster

Personal Magazine Article and Radio Appearances:

  • 2013 December Issue of AFX Magazine
  • 2014 Win A New Mustang Book Publication
  • 2015 March Issue of Mustang Driver
  • 2015 February Speed Scene Live Radio
  • 2015 June Heals On Wheels Radio Appearance

I also hope to begin to venture into oval track racing as well as a run in the upcoming 2016 Great America Road Rally.” 

 Bridgett4Being A Woman Of Motorsports

Venturing her first time into racing, Bridgett had felt very intimidated by the other woman. She never realized how many woman were into Motorsports. As she befriended Stacy Lynn Butler, “Stacy took me under her wing and began to show me the ropes. She was happy to help and without her I could have not made it through that first pass. She was patient and enjoyed helping me.” Bridgett said.

I think staying humble and approachable is so important. We can all learn from each other and help each other  up the ladder. Success in my mind is determined by how many you helped up the ladder. This is true measurement of personal success. If I have something to share with other females that can help them in their journey as others may have helped you, you should always share the wealth. Through TAG the online forum I assist in running, I am able to connect with many women via conversations and posts. We provide a forum in which women are able to come together, ask questions and share experiences.

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The great thing about cars is there are so many aspects you can take an interest in. With the varies of forums and sites Bridgett’s been involved in or worked for. Taking the opportunity now to pay a little of that back to other women, whether they have a question or need some advice. Bridgett says, “I try to be there to assist in whatever way I can. If I cannot help them I make sure I direct them to someone who can. I don’t seek to be a role model just a friend to other girls in the scene.” While continuing on Bridgett’s love for Drag Racing, she also has great support from her loving family and friends.

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Never come into anything with an attitude or thinking you know everything.  As the newbie it is important to stay humble and know you are the student. The more information you have the more skilled you become with each pass. Everyone has an experience or story to tell you can learn from.”

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Category: Heel ClicksTag: Bridgett Davis, Drag Racing, NMRA, Women Racing

Check out Marina Anderson at Indy Downtown Marriott

December 9, 2015 //  by Horsepower & Heels

Marina Anderson PRI displayIf you’re in Indianapolis for the Performance Racing Industry’s (PRI) annual tradeshow, you can check out NHRA A/Fuel dragster driver-in-training Marina Anderson and her custom-built dragster at the Marriott Downtown this week.   The display, which started on Sunday and will be in place until Saturday, December 12th.

I’m really excited about the opportunity to have my dragster in the lobby of the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown for the PRI Show. The PRI Show is always a great experience for us to both show appreciation for current partners and meet with potential sponsors. This display is a unique opportunity to expose the Anderson Family Dragster (AFD) brand and our partners to the show attendees and Marriott guests,” said Anderson.

PRI display for AFD Marina AndersonThe AFD dragster has been a four-year long family project for the Anderson family with Competition Fabrications.    They completed most of the chassis fabrication, tinwork, wiring and plumbing in-house, leaving the engine preparation to noted A/Fuel tuner Jerry Darien.   Marina is planning for a 2016 competition debut upon completion of the NHRA licensing process.

After testing the car for the first time this fall, we can’t wait to see what 2016 brings for the team. We learned a lot this year and I appreciate the way other A/Fuel teams have been open to teaching me and evening allowing me to work on their cars. I am also thankful for my team’s hard work to get to this point. I know next year will be a rewarding year because we plan on attending a few of the NHRA regional events.”

The PRI Show opens on Thursday, Dec. 10, and runs through Saturday, Dec. 12. Marina Anderson will be available to answer questions and sign autographs by her car display from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday of the show.

Category: Heel ClicksTag: Drag Racing, Marina Anderson, NHRA, TAD, Women Racing

Erica Enders on espnW IMPACT25

December 8, 2015 //  by Horsepower & Heels

After a record breaking season, two-time NHRA Pro Stock World Champion, Erica Enders was recently named to espnW’s IMPACT 25 list featuring athletes and influencers making big moves for women in sports.

Enders joined many other famous women in sports athletes such as World Cup champion Carli Lloyd, tennis star Serena Williams and UFC fighter Ronda Rousey.  The list was selected by a panel of sports experts and former athletes, split into two categories: Athletes and Influencers.   Honorees were captured in a special commemorative “Super” illustration by Marvel Comics.   Erica’s capture depicted her as Racer XX – a tilt to her double X chromosomes.

Racer XX – Marvel’s Erica Enders Superhero

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Marvel Comics “Racer XX” Erica Enders

“It’s a tremendous honor to be on this list of the best athletes in the world,” Enders said.  “Thank you to ESPN and espnW for recognizing the contributions of women in sports, and thank you to the pioneers like Shirley Muldowney and Angelle Sampey for helping to pave the way for other women like me in drag racing.”

Enders has a storied career in NHRA Drag Racing, with 2015 being her most impressive season to date.   She took home nine event wins in 2015,  had 11 final-round appearances, six No. 1 qualifying performances, and made history with three consecutive wins by holeshots, a first for the sport.   Her 2015 dominant World Championship was her 2nd career Pro Stock title.  Her nine wins also eclipsed Angelle Sampey for the most wins by a female in a single season.

Erica Enders has 21 career victories, making her the 39th driver on the NHRA All-Time win list.   She trails Angelle Sampey for 2nd most winningest female driver by 20 wins

Category: Heel ClicksTag: Drag Racing, Erica Enders, NHRA, Women Racing

Dina Parise on Power Nation TV

December 8, 2015 //  by Horsepower & Heels

Dina Parise
Photo: IHRA

IHRA Pro Mod World Champion, Dina Parise is set to appear on an upcoming episode of Power Nation TV with her 3,000 horsepower Pro Mod Cadillac CTS-V “Bella” and husband/crew chief Andrew Parise.   Show host Katie Osborne will talk to the newly crowned champion about her transition from Ice Capades star to Drag Racing Champion.

New Sponsors: Lucas Oil and Eastwood Company

Excitement builds for Dina Parise on Power Nation TV as the team recently welcomed new sponsors Lucas Oil and Eastwood Company for the 2016 season, and will be debuting the new additions to the car/team on the show.

Power Nation TV

Category: Heel ClicksTag: Dina Parise, Drag Racing, IHRA, pro mod, Women Racing

Kim G. Whited And Purple Haze Racing

December 2, 2015 //  by Kelly Morris

It all started when Kim Gioielli Whited turned 16. Receiving her first car of a 1972 Chevy Chevelle, Kim hung out with the guys growing up, as their interest for cars interested her. She then learned to do a burnout, and “chirp” second gear, Kim says it was a big thing in the 80’s. As time went on she got into a 1967 RS Chevy Camaro, which she began to race on the street. Not only did Kim race her Camaro, but guys would let her race their cars too.

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I wasn’t afraid to race and some guys were intimidated by losing to a girl. I think it messed with their heads because I was winning money!

As the rush of the horsepower made her want to go faster. Kim decided to take things to a safer environment, and run on the track. She then sold her Camaro for a 1983 Monte Carlo, she raced from 1997 to 2004. Kim suffered a horrible accident on the track, that totaled the car in 2004.

As Kim came to the finish line, It became a scary day for her and her family at Summerduck Dragway. Racing at a speed of 120 mph while pushing down on the brake pedal, feeling that her brakes have gone out. She looked down to see if the rod was there or if maybe the pedal had fallen off. But by the time she looked back up, her car began to swerve. As she tried to miss the railing so she didn’t hit head on, it clipped the passenger rear quarter panel. Trying everything she could to make it to the sand trap. Her car was moving too fast, it slid. Hitting the left guard rail at the bottom end, her car began to fly into the air wrapping around the front end of the car. Only to end up landing on the Owner of the Summerduck Dragway’s vehicle.

Purple Haze Racing

Aft12308849_10154040585915166_1327958480_ner months and weeks of recovering, Kim wouldn’t give up that easy. She was then given a 1969 Camaro which is known as Purple Haze, by a man Kim cherished as it sat in the woods for years. She states, “I could never picture to be what it is today.” The chassis work and time was donated by a great man, Steve Zaccardi, Owner of Zaccardi Fabrications.  Mike Keeler, Owner of Keeler Motorsports also did some chassis work too. The body work was done by John Lanham and Richard Pritchett.  The wiring, front end and wheelie bars were done by Chris Cheek, Owner of Cheeks Performance. It took another 3 years until it was finally painted by Juan Romo. Following her sponsors of Purple Haze TEJ Lawn & Landscaping, and LLC Express Auto Transport.

Her Engine Builder is 2x Mountain Motor Champion “General” Lee Edwards, Owner of Lee Edwards Racing Engines in Catlett, VA.  He was inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame in 2015. The Transmission Builder is Wayne Rogers, Owner of Rogers Automotive in Chantilly, VA.
I would also like to thank the sponsors of our 5.90 Index Class that is held at Sumerduck Dragway, Sumerduck, VA:  Whitey’s Automotive and Rogers Automotive.

Her love for Motorsports

Among all of her supporters, there has been none greater than Lee & Wayne.  The knowledge and wisdom that they have imparted upon her is immeasurable. Kim know’s how to drive fast and how to compete. These two men have taught her the nuance of racing, and pushing her to become better. “I have the up most respect for these two gentlemen. Like every racer, I have suffered setbacks with my cars” she says.

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I just love the feel of leaving the line on the two step…going FAST And being able to make my own decisions on tuning my car for each round.

Although Kim hasn’t made any accomplishments with racing, she still aiming to work harder every time she’s out on the track. Not looking back at the past and learning from mistakes. Continuing on, Kim feels she has made a strong impact on other women in Motorsports, especially towards her fans. She plans to continue doing what she loves, and that’s racing.

Category: Heel ClicksTag: Kim Gioielli Whited, Women Racing

Shop Women in Motorsports

November 25, 2015 //  by Horsepower & Heels

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to show your support for your favorite women in racing AND score cool finds for yourself or your loved ones than by shopping at your women of motorsports online stores!

Shop Women of Motorsports Online

We’ve put together a quick list of online shops and stores owned by women in the motorsport world.  They’ve even added some extra promo codes for additional Black Friday savings!

  1. Tracey'sRaceJewelryTracey’s Racing Jewelry -Find racing jewelry and apparel of all kinds!   Earrings, hats, necklaces, key chains, belt buckles, bracelets in a variety of genres- checkered flag, Drag Racing, Funny Car, Sprint Car, Modified Dirt Cars, Late Models, Motocross, and more!

    Use PROMO code: BF2015 for special savings!

  2. McKenna Haase MerchMcKenna Haase Racing -Check out the cool team items for sale by Des Moines, Iowa 305 Sprint Car racer, McKenna Haase.   Her online store has hats, t-shirts, and even air fresheners with the team design in a variety of styles and sizes from infant to adult, men and ladies.
  3. Sara Price MX –
    Sara Price Store
    Professional Motorcross and Supercross racer and X-Games Medalist, Sara Price has some rad threads for sale on her online store.   Get ahead with you very own MX Girls Calendar and be ready for 2016!Receive free shipping on all Black Friday orders!
  4. Girls Torque pouchGirls Torque -Our friends over at Girls Torque have some great t-shirts, calendars, decals and more of their Girls Torque, Racing Mrtyle, and Mum’s Garage brands.   Girls Torque hails from Australia, check out their international support of women in motorsport.   There are sure to be some great finds for Black Friday, visit their online store to get all the details!
  5. Jennifer Jo Cobb shoppingJennifer Jo Cobb Racing -NASCAR driver Jennifer Jo Cobb has team t-shirts, apparel and accessories up for grabs bearing her popular JJCR #10 designs.

    Shoppers get a Free Autographed Hero Card with every purchase!

  6. Car Chix StoreCarchix -The ladies at CarChix have some of your favorite gifts for your gearhead friends!   From CarChix branded apparel, to helmet, piston, turbo and nitrous key chains, and decals for your ride!

    Use promo code CCTHANKS2015 for 10% off all items in the Car Chix Store — including t-shirts, tank tops, hoodies, jewelry, keychains, decals and more! Promo ends 11/30 at 11:59 PM CST.

     

  7. Molly Helmuth storeMolly Helmuth Racing -Support Super Late Model racer, Molly Helmuth by getting your own Molly Helmuth Racing T-Shirt!    They also have lanyards, decals, hats and more to choose from!

    As a special Black Friday promotion, if you buy one T-shirt, you get a free lanyard, hero card and 2 stickers!

  8. Shop AerospacecAerospace Components –Kim Kussy stopped by to offer some special discounts on Aerospace Components gear!   Need fuel/cooling/transmission/braking components for your ride?    Aerospace has you covered!

    Promo Codes:    “25” = 25% off   |  FS = free shipping on your order!

  9. Leah Pritrechett StoLeah Pritchett -NHRA Top Fuel driver, Leah Pritchett, is working hard over this holiday season to find a full-time ride for 2016.  Help support this talented racer and businesswoman by choosing from hats, t-shirts, tanks and wristbands.

    Promo Codes:  WRISTBANDS = free wristband with order  | TAKE10 = $10 off order  |  Offer expires 11/29/15 at 11:59pm PST. Excludes Shipping. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

  10. Pippa Mann StorePippa Mann -Indycar driver Pippa Mann has some great team apparel and designs in support of her Susan Komen program.   Choose from Pippa hats tanks shirts lanyards and more.

    Use BLACKFRIDAY25 to get an extra 25% off anything in the Classic Pippa Black/Red/Yellow line already on sale.   Offer is valid Black Friday through midnight, Cyber Monday.

     

  11. SplitRacing_Black FridayHeather Capano / Split Racing -Heather Capano stopped by to share her Split Racing apparel.   Heather is an integral part of the Split Racing crew, and featured on the wild apparel designs offered in the store.

 

Happy Black Friday Shopping!

Category: Heel ClicksTag: CarChix, Girls Torque, Jennifer Jo Cobb, Kim Kussy, McKenna Haase, Pippa Mann, Sara Price

Courtney Force weds Graham Rahal

November 23, 2015 //  by Horsepower & Heels

Over the weekend, Courtney Force weds Graham Rahal to become racing’s newest power couple.    The NHRA Funny Car driver and her new Indycar husband, tied the knot in a stunning beachfront ceremony at Rancho Dos Pueblos in Santa Barbara, CA.

Courtney Force weds Graham Rahal
Instagram: Graham Rahal/Courtney Force

Courtney Force Weds Graham Rahal at Rancho Dos Pueblos

Details of the Force-Rahal Wedding plans were kept tight-lipped, but many expected it to follow shortly after the conclusion of the NHRA racing season.    As expected, the nuptials took place just days after Courtney finished her 2015 Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing season in 11th place for the Funny Car division.

Courtney Force's Bridesmaids
Sisters Ashley and Brittany and Adria were among Courtney’s bridesmaid court.

Graham proposed to Courtney Thanksgiving weekend in 2014 during a beautiful evening gondola ride in Venice, Italy.  The pair met in 2013 during the NHRA races outside Chicago, and a whirlwind romance ensued.   Rahal, who is based in Indianapolis, logged many frequent flier miles between his home and Courtney’s  California residence.    The pair would meet between their busy racing schedules, texting and skyping when they couldn’t be together.

The Reception location where Courtney Force weds Graham Rahal
The Reception location where Courtney Force weds Graham Rahal Photo: Soigne Productions
Courtney Force weds Graham Rahal in this beautiful beach ceremony location
The beachfront ceremony scene for the Force – Rahal Wedding.
Photo: Soigne Productions

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Graham Rahal!

Category: Heel ClicksTag: Ashley Force, Brittany Force, Courtney Force, Drag Racing, IndyCar, NHRA, Women Racing

Karting Magazine Female Driver of the Year

November 17, 2015 //  by Horsepower & Heels

2015 Karting Magazine Female Driver of the Year Award nominees
Photo: Karting Magazine

Karting Magazine is hosting their 2015 awards, and the Female Driver of the Year category is up for grabs.  Readers can vote on their favorite female driver out of the 20 young ladies eligible for nomination.   All females who competed in a Club or National Championship event during the 2015 season were candidates for the category.

To vote, visit Karting Magazine and follow the link for your driver, using the Facebook Like button at the bottom of their page to place your vote.   Voting closes November 22, 2015, and the winner will be announced in the December edition of Karting Magazine.

 

2015 Karting Magazine Female Driver of the Year Nominees

  • Abbi Pulling
  • Abbie Munro
  • Abigail Ross
  • Alicia Goundry
  • Alisha Roland
  • Anna Morris
  • Bryony King
  • Carol van Beusekom
  • Charlotte Fox
  • Jamie-lea Hawley
  • Jem Hepworth
  • Kaite Crowther
  • Logan Hannah
  • Lucy Fulton
  • Lydia Walmsley
  • Marcie Russell
  • Megan Lawson
  • Stephanie Walters
  • Susanne Gutzold
  • Tilly Goundry

Category: Heel ClicksTag: Abbi Pulling, Abbie Munro, Abigail Ross, Alicia Goundry, Alisha Roland, Anna Morris, Bryony King, Carol van Beusekom, Charlotte Fox, Jamie-lea Hawley, Jem Hepworth, Kaite Crowther, Karting, Logan Hannah, Lucy Fulton, Lydia Walmsley, Marcie Russell, Megan Lawson, Stephanie Walters, Susanne Gutzold, Tilly Goundry

Ladies of NHRA Red Carpet 2015

November 17, 2015 //  by Horsepower & Heels

It’s the end of the season, and that means the annual 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Awards Ceremony has arrived!   All of our favorite stars of the NHRA series gathered Monday after the finals in Pomona to Hollywood’s Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Vineland for a year-end banquet and the crowning of the 2015 champions.   This formal event is always a crowd favorite, because we get the rare chance to see our favorite personalities outside their fire suits and crew uniforms, dressed to the nine in formal attire.

For 2015, the ladies didn’t disappoint, hitting the NHRA Red Carpet all looking stunning.   Check out their red carpet fashion below!

Ladies of NHRA Red Carpet 2015

Leah Pritchett and Angie Smith on NHRA Red Carpet
Top Fuel’s Leah Pritchett and Pro Stock Bike’s Angie Smith
Erica Enders on NHRA Red Carpet
Pro Stock World Champion Erica Enders
Courtney Force and Graham Rahal on NHRA Red Carpet
Funny Car driver Courtney Force and fiance, open wheel driver Graham Rahal
Angie Smith Karen Stoffer on NHRA Red Carpet
Pro Stock Bike’s Karen Stoffer and Angie Smith
Brittany and Courtney Force on NHRA Red Carpet
Top Fuel driver Brittany Force with sister Courtney.
Alexis DeJoria Jesse James on NHRA Red Carpet
Funny Car driver Alexis DeJoria, husband Jesse James, and sister.
Jenna Haddock at the NHRA Red Carpet year end banquet
Top Fuel driver Jenna Haddock and husband Terry

WHO WORE IT BEST? Ladies of NHRA Red Carpet – Vote in Comments below!

Video: Awards Ceremony    |  Last year’s Ladies of NHRA 2014 Red Carpet Album 

Category: Featured, Heel ClicksTag: Alexis DeJoria, Angie Smith, Brittany Force, Courtney Force, Drag Racing, Erica Enders, Karen Stoffer, Leah Pritchett, NHRA, Women Racing

First woman to win ‘Pinks all out’

November 15, 2015 //  by Kelly Morris

Women of Motorsports sure are on the hunt for achieving big wins by dominating the men in the process. That’s where 19 year old Sarah Boyce from New Derry, PA comes along. As she spent most of her time at the track to spectate and watch her dad compete, she became drawn to the excitement. There after Sarah took on her dad, Ron Boyce 2014 Dodge Ram pick up truck, where she ran 14.90’s in a quarter mile track.

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After winning at Pinks, all I can remember is wanting to jump out of my car, hug my Dad, my Mom and my boyfriend Tyler. I was so happy they were there for this life changing experience. We still talk about it to this day.

Winning, Pinks All Out

As Sarah graduated High School, her parents awarded her with a 1989 Fox Body Mustang. She couldn’t wait to get on the track because she felt this car was exactly right for her. Sarah’s dad entered her into the event, Pinks All Out. A TV show hosted by Rich Christenson.

You would of thought somebody died, I and everyone else around me screamed like crazy! I couldn’t believe I got picked for the Top 16, let alone be the first person called, I was so excited!

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She then became very nervous, as there were over 100 people in her 11 second bracket class. They gave them two qualifying rounds, then after everyone got to make their two qualifying passes, Rich made an announcement of who made the Top 16, hoping that Sarah had a chance. The first thing Rich said was Car “#72, Sarah Boyce.”  Being apart of this event was life changing for her. Sarah didn’t think she could win something like this. She plans attend again in 2016, in hopes for another win.

I raced against guys who have been racing for many years, I was so proud that I never gave up. We still talk about it to this day!

She still continues to build her dreams by attending the track in Pittsburgh Raceway Park in hopes to impact other women of Motorsports. Her biggest supporters are her parents, boyfriend and her racing family.

 

Category: Heel ClicksTag: Drag Racing, Pinks All Out, Sarah Boyce, Women Of Motorsports

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