Female Racer of the Year category received 41 nominations and 112 votes for the Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards. This category had an early front-runner, with a few solid challengers through out, but was able to hold strong until the close.
Female Racer of the Year 2016 – Janette Thornley
Horsepower & Heels is proud to announce the winner of the Female Racer of the Year 2016 category – Harley Pro Fuel racer, Janette Thornley. 
Last year, she finished in the runner up position, but this year, her fans shot her up to the number one spot. Congratulations to Janette!
Female Racer of the Year 2016 Runner Up – Aileen Collins-Love
Sprint Car racer Aileen Collins-Love was your Female Racer of the Year 2016 Runner-Up for the Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards.
Female Racer of the Year 2016 Nominees
Erica Enders- Melanie Salemi
- Kayli Barker
- Heather Carter
- Leah Pritchett
- Elaine Larsen
- Nina Gusler
- Lilian Cacioppo
- Shannon Giust
- Alexis DeJoria
- Cheryl Hryn
- Angelle Sampey
- Jessi Combs
- Jackie Fricke
- Pippa Mann
- Courtney Force
- Amber Balcaen
- Sarah Burgess
- Vonnie Mills
- Donna Gerstel
- Jody Perewitz
- Shanna Snyder
- Michelle Furr
- Mia Tedesco
- Sarah Edwards
- McKenna Haase
- Brittany Force
- Danica Patrick
- Journee Richardson
- Afton Swanson
- Sondra Leslie
- Sarah Boyce
- Yvonne Lucas
- Lexi Fruggiero
- Laura Landry
- Megan Meyer
- Lilian Cacioppo
- Mali Greenfield
Crewmember of the Year 2016