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2015 Women of the Year Award WINNERS

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Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year2015 may go on record as one of the most successful years for women in motorsports!   Ladies in the pits, on the track, and in the boardrooms were all making big moves and celebrating amazing milestone victories.

The first-ever Horsepower and Heels Women of the Year Awards is our way of recognizing the women that are out there working hard and making things happen in motorsports.

Over 915 ballots were cast in 10 days, 2,611 votes were counted, nominating 378 different women in motorsports.     The competition was tight, and some of the races came down to the final hour of voting.

So without further delay, we’re proud to announce:

DRUMROLL, please……

2015 Women of the Year Awards – Horsepower & Heels

Female Crewmember of the Year 2015

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The Female Crewmember of the Year category received 64 nominations and 439 votes for the Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards.    There were several lead changes throughout the 10 day voting period, but a late nominee entered the race and quickly rose to the top of the chart in just the last 2 days of voting.   The battle came down to the wire, and only 7 votes decided your 2015 winner.

2015 Female Crewmember of the Year – Tinzy Aronson

2015 Crewmember of the Year Tinzy AronsonHorsepower & Heels is proud to announce the winner of the 2015 Women of the Year Female Crewmember category – IHRA Pro Stock Crew, Tinzy Aronson!

A quick trip to the Pro Stock pits will usually find Tinzy Aronson buried in the transmission tunnel of Cale Aronson’s Pro Stock Mustang, covered in clutch dust.  Nicknamed “ClutchGirl” by her friends and fans, Tinzy has risen through the ranks over the years along side now husband, Cale, serving as his main crew support.

This season, Tinzy has had to serve an even bigger role for Cale, after a tragic accident in West Palm Beach in May left Cale seriously injured and confined to a wheel chair.   Never leaving his side, Tinzy has been there making difficult decisions in the early stages of his care and helping his recovery and rehabilitation process.

Crewmember of the Year Awards 2015Runner Up – Jamie Elrod

Ohio based Team Elrod drag racing crewmember, Jamie Elrod was your Crewmember of the Year Runner-Up for the 2015 Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards.

Female Crewmember of the Year Nominees

  • Cassie Simonton
  • Marla O’Guin
  • Janette Thornley
  • Paige Sanchez
  • Courtney Enders
  • Melissa UristHorsepower & Heels Women of the Year
  • Shannon Glidden
  • Nicole Lemen
  • Heather Carter
  • Haley James
  • Amy Tate
  • Julie Pierce
  • Julie Meehan
  • Jessica Mace
  • Courtney Force
  • Martee Burke
  • Leeza Diehl
  • Kathy Drummond
  • Amber Malloy
  • Megan Meehan
  • Tracy Pearson
  • Tammie Gubler
  • Annette Bauer
  • Christmas Abbott
  • Amanda Hayes
  • Hannah Newhouse
  • Tracie Paulin
  • Angie Smith
  • Madelyn Marconi
  • Leilani Tindall
  • Ashley Parlett
  • Jenna Haddock
  • Rachel Meyer
  • Kim Neiman
  • Andrea Mueller
  • Kelli Ulrey
  • Jean Price
  • Yvonne Potter
  • Shelly Elrod
  • Kayli Barker
  • Terri Stamps
  • Karen Deakins
  • Amanda Hoover
  • Robin Stambaugh
  • Brittany Eyres
  • Alex Taylor
  • Audrey Worm
  • Bridgett Jefferies
  • Annette Hall
  • Samira Rached
  • Ashley Fye
  • Rhonda Taff
  • Madi Furr
  • Destiny Tindall
  • Leena Gade
  • Jennifer Rahaim
  • Christel Andy
  • Corey Weigand
  • Shari French
  • Amanda Koehler
  • Rebecca Smith