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2017 Search for a Champion Female Finalists

March 21, 2017 //  by Horsepower & Heels

The 2017 Search for a Champion female finalists need your help!   Final round voting for the contest held by Champion ends March 23rd.    The contest gives racers a chance to compete in two divisions:  On Track for a $25,000 grand prize and Off Track for a $50,000 grand prize.

An impressive 44 women entered in the Search for a Champion contest for 2017, but only 4 would make the final round to compete for the grand prize!

2017 Search for a Champion Female Finalists

In no particular order, please meet your 2017 Search for a Champion female finalists.

Riley Gonzalez

Riley GonzalezRiley Gonzalez never met her grandfather, but his legacy of Sunbeam Alpines that he restored and rallied lives on through his granddaughter, who uses his memory as motivation for learning to do vehicle maintenance on family vehicles and her racing go-karts.

Riley is competing as a finalist in the 2017 SFAC Off-The-Track Champion.  She hopes to represent Champion and bring more local awareness for the Champion brand to her local community.   Riley is the lone female competing in the Off the Track portion of the competition.  

>>>VOTE FOR RILEY<<<

 

Makayla Marks

Makayla Marks14 year-old Makayla Marks from Indianapolis, IN races the Yamaha Junior Class in the Kart Racers of America series.   Already a seasoned veteran, she is entering her 6th racing season, having already amassed a notable career thus far with two championship wins, three Driver of the year awards in various series, many wins, poles, and a Rookie of the year award to her credit.

Now eligibile for her novice SCCA license, and having been 1 of only 2 recipients chosen to receive the 2016 Lyn St. James Project Podium scholarship through the Women’s Sports Foundation, Makayla is hoping that a much needed win here will help push her to the next level, a feat not financially possible without the added support.

>>VOTE FOR MAKAYALA<<<

Courtney Mageau

In the cockpit of her Girl Trouble Funny Car, Courtney MageauCanadian drag racer, Courtney Mageau, is vying for a chance to be the next Champion to help push her to the next level in the NHRA Heritage series 7.0 Pro class.   She hopes 50 years of family racing experience on her side will help land her golden opportunity.

Courtney has been racing since she was very young, having come up the ranks in the Junior Dragster category before graduating to Super Pro.  She recently became the Alberta’s first female Funny Car driver, earning her stripes aboard her Girl Trouble F/C.  

>>VOTE FOR COURTNEY<<<

Marina Anderson

Marina Anderson PRI displayOne of the fastest female finalists is NHRA Drag Racing Top Alcohol Dragster driver, Marina Anderson.   

Anderson gained drag racing experience with a close group of family and friends, crewing on a nostalgia top fuel dragster.  Her love for nitro would develop on the road and in the pits in support of her team.  

 When she turned 17, she earned her NHRA Super Comp license, running 8.22 second, 162 MPH passes down the quarter mile.  She would continue her racing dream quest through college – earning a double major Bachelor’s Degree while spending nights fabricating her chassis.

This season she will take on her ultimate nitro goal – behind the wheel of an A/Fuel Dragster.    Winning the Search for a Champion contest would help propel her ahead at 200+ mph.  

>>VOTE FOR MARINA<<< 

 

An opportunity like this can be career-changing for women in motorsports.  Help support women racing by placing your vote for one of the candidates above.     Who will you place YOUR vote for?   Comment below and let us know who you think should be the next Champion.    

Category: Women in Racing NewsTag: Courtney Mageau, Makayla Marks, Marina Anderson, Riley Gonzalez

Women of Search for a Champion 2017 – Round 1

January 9, 2017 //  by Horsepower & Heels

2017 Search for a ChampionThe 6th annual Search for a Champion contest held by Champion gives racers a chance to compete in two divisions:  On Track for a $25,000 grand prize and Off Track for a $50,000 grand prize.   The first round of voting will determine the 25 racers in each division that will compete for the grand prize.

Women Racers | Search for a Champion

It is always great to see the growing number of women that join the ranks to compete for the prize to aid in their racing careers.   There are an impressive 44 women entered in the Search for a Champion contest.  Voting for round one ends February 2, 2017.  

You can vote once per day per email address for each category and each vote enters you to win exclusive Champion apparel.

To help support women in motorsports, vote for any of the ladies below:

On the Track | Women of ‘Search for a Champion’

  • Courtney Mageau
  • Cassandra Cole
  • Dinah Weisberg
  • Paige Stanworth
  • Makala Marks
  • Carissa Elliott
  • Jennifer Jo Cobb
  • Victoria Stutsky
  • Nevaeh Hull
  • Vanessa Groce
  • Chantal Ouellet
  • Presley Wilkerson
  • Ariel Biggs
  • Faith Luther
  • Audrey Worm
  • Ashley Harvey
  • Sadie Siegel
  • Makayla Grote
  • Pam Williams
  • Lacrecia Beurrier
  • Marina Anderson
  • Hanna Raley
  • Keanna Erickson-Chang
  • Cassandra Ottati
  • Riley Gonzalez
  • Cindy Chambers
  • Annette Harlan
  • Jeannine Johnson
  • Madison Ellison
  • Tabitha Draughon
  • Madison Boyd
  • Alyssa Steele
  • Brittney Zamora
  • Courtney McCartney
  • Natalie Klemko
  • Jenibella Lara
  • Shyanne Trujillo
  • Abby Mancino
  • Gracie Trotter
  • Kassie Thomas
  • Madeline Cox
  • Journee Richardson
  • Karlee Kovacs
  • Brittany Mehl
  • Megan Gilkes
  • Amy Book
  • Adriana & Addisyn Warf
  • Rochelle Robnett

Carly Jo Ellingson | 2015 Grand Prize Winner

In 2015, young upstart Carly Jo Ellingson received a huge career push, winning the 2015 Search for a Champion Grand Prize.    In 2016, Audrie Ruark, Macy Dowell, Riley Gonzalez, Amanda Hagerl, Reanna Walton, Faith Schuch, and Tammy Wolf were also female finalists for Team Champion.

Vote for the Women of Search for a Champion

An opportunity like this can be career-changing for women in motorsports.  Help support women racing by placing your vote for one of the candidates above.     Who will you place YOUR vote for?   Comment below and let us know who you think should be the next Champion.    

Are you one of the nominated contestants?   Let our readers know in the comments why they should vote for YOU to be the next Champion winner!

 

Category: Women in Racing NewsTag: Abby Mancino, Addisyn Warf, Adriana Warf, Alyssa Steele, Amy Book, Annette Harlan, Ariel Biggs, Ashley Harvey, Audrey Worm, Brittany Mehl, Brittney Zamora, Carissa Elliot, Cassandra Cole, Cassandra Ottati, Chantal Ouellet, Cindy Chambers, Courtney Mageau, Courtney McCartney, Dinah Weisberg, Faith Luther, Gracie Trotter, Hanna Raley, Jeannine Johnson, Jenibella Lara, Jennifer Jo Cobb, Journee Richardson, Karlee Kovacs, Kassie Thomas, Keanna Erickson-Chang, Lacrecia Beurrier, Madeline Cox, Madison Boyd, Madison Ellison, Makala Marks, Makayla Grote, Marina Anderson, MEgan Gilkes, Natalie Klemko, Nevaeh Hull, Paige Stanwoth, Pam Williams, Presely Wilkerson, Sadie Siegel, Shyanne Trujillo, Sponsors, Tabitha Draughon, Vanessa Groce, Victoria Stutsky

Most Influential Woman of the Year 2016

January 4, 2017 //  by Horsepower & Heels

The Most Influential Woman of the Year 2016 category received 28 nominations and 85 votes for the Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards.    These are women who not only excel in their fields, but also serve as ambassadors and help encourage and influence women in automotive and motorsports.   This was one of the tightest races in the history of the awards, and at the end, it was a deadlocked decision.

Shirley MuldowneyMost Influential Woman of the Year 2016 – Shirley Muldowney/Erica Enders

Erica Enders-Stevens hoists WallyA dead even finish resulted in the first two-way tie for the Most Influential Woman of the Year 2016 category winner.   Horsepower & Heels is proud to announce the 2016 Women of the Year Most Influential category winners – Shirley Muldowney and Erica Enders!

Both of these NHRA Drag Racing ladies have made considerable contributions to the sport.   Shirley Muldowney was one of the ground breaking women that helped to usher in female participation to the sport, winning countless races and championships in her time at the highest level of Top Fuel.      Erica Enders is the modern day champion, a two-time NHRA Pro Stock World Champion, and one of the most prolific winning women in racing today.  

Courtney Lambert and Kory SouzaMost Influential Woman of the Year 2016 Runner Up –  Jessica Kennedy/Courtney Lambert

Jessica KennedyWhere the women of drag racing dead-locked for the top spot, the women of the motorcycle world tied up the runner-up position.    Shotgun Shock owner and go-to gal Jessica Kennedy, and Kory Souza Originals and Allstate Motorcycle spokesperson Courtney Lambert tied for the 2016 Horsepower & Heels Most Influential Woman of the Year 2016 Runner Up positions.

2016 Horsepower & Heels Women of the YearMost Influential Woman of the Year 2016 Nominees

  • Kayli Barker
  • Elaine Larsen
  • Janette Thornley
  • Cheryl Hryn
  • Terri Chandler
  • Sarah Burgess
  • Leah Pritchett
  • Courtney Force
  • Sarah Boyce
  • Alexis DeJoria
  • Kate Gundlach
  • Brittany Force
  • Shannon Giust
  • Aileen Collins-Love
  • Annamarie Strawhand
  • Sara Price
  • Marina Anderson
  • Megan Meyer
  • Ellen Eschenbacher
  • Karen Sullivan
  • Susan Roush
  • Ariel Biggs

Category: Official News, Women in Racing NewsTag: Aileen Collins-Love, Alexis DeJoria, Annamarie Strawhand, Ariel Biggs, Awards, Brittany Force, Cheryl Hryn, Courtney Force, Courtney Lambert, Elaine Larsen, Ellen Eschenbacher, Erica Enders, Janette Thornley, Jessica Kennedy, Karen Sullivan, Kate Gundlach, Kayli Barker, Leah Pritchett, Marina Anderson, Megan Meyer, Sara Price, Sarah Boyce, Sarah Burgess, Shannon Giust, Shirley Muldowney, Susan Roush, Terri Chandler, Women Racing

Most Improved in 2016

January 4, 2017 //  by Horsepower & Heels

The Most Improved Woman of the Year category received 30 nominations and 53 votes for the 2016 Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards.    This recognizes women who have made significant strides at their trades.  

Most Improved - Aileen Collins-LoveMost Improved Woman of the Year 2016 –  Aileen Collins-Love

Horsepower & Heels is proud to announce the winner of the 2016 Women of the Year Most Improved category – Sprint Car Owner/ Driver Aileen Collins-Love!

Aileen finished in 3rd place for the Eagle Jet Top Gun Series Points for the 2016 season.  She improved upon her 10th standing in 2015, and worked hard all season to showcase her talent behind the wheel.

Most Improved Runner Up 2016 –  Megan Meyer

Top Alcohol Dragster Drag Racer, Megan Meyer, was your Most Improved Woman of the Year Runner-Up for the 2016 Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards.

Most Improved Woman of the Year 2016 Nominees

  • 2016 Horsepower & Heels Women of the YearHeather Carter
  • Leah Pritchett
  • Janette Thornley
  • Brittany Force
  • Natalie Waggoner
  • Shannon Giust
  • Aileen Collins-Love
  • Angelle Sampey
  • Kayli Barker
  • Cheryl Hyrn
  • Mia Tedesco
  • Angelle Sampey
  • Amber Balcaen
  • Michelle Furr
  • Danica Patrick
  • Marina Anderson
  • Randi Lyn Shipp
  • Laura Landry
  • Lacey Martin
  • Sarah Burgess
  • Sondra Leslie
  • Sarah Boyce
  • Michele Kato
  • Shea Holbrook
  • Brooke Storer
  • Sarah Edwards

 

 

Category: Official News, Women in Racing NewsTag: Aileen Collins-Love, Amber Balcaen, Angelle Sampey, Awards, Brittany Force, Brooke Storer, Danica Patrick, Heather Carter, Janette Thornley, Lacey Martin, Laura Landry, Leah Pritchett, Marina Anderson, Michele Kato, Michelle Furr, Natalie Waggoner, Randi Lyn Shipp, Sarah Boyce, Sarah Burgess, Sarah Edwards, Shannon Giust, Shea Holbrook, Sondra Leslie, Women of the Year, 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

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