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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

Search for a Champion 2016 Finalists

February 18, 2016 //  by Horsepower & Heels

Search for a ChampionThe 5th Annual Search for a Champion 2016 Finalists have been announced.     The contest, held by Champion Auto, gives racers a chance to compete in two divisions:  Amateur for a $10,000 grand prize and Advanced for a $50,000 grand prize.   The first round of voting determined the racers in each division that are now competing for the grand prize.

Female Racers | Search for A Champion

An impressive 45 women entered the 5th Annual Search for a Champion Competition.    These ladies worked hard in the polls for a chance to be a finalist.  Round 1 voting closed February 2nd, and the Finalists have now been announced.    5 ladies were chosen in the Amateur class out of 25 finalists and 2 ladies made the cut as part of the 15 Advanced finalists.     These ladies are now in the running for the Grand Prize, and need your votes when the polls open February 23rd.

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

Search for a Champion Amateur | Female Finalists

  • Audrie Ruark
  • Macy Dowell
  • Riley Gonzalez
  • Amanda Hagerl
  • Reanna Walton

Search for a Champion Advanced | Female Finalists

  • Faith Schuch
  • Tammy Wolf

Last year, Carly Jo Ellingson represented the women all the way to the Grand Prize.  Let’s see if we can help another young lady get the chance of a lifetime that she needs to be successful!     Best of luck to these ladies!

 

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Category: Horsepower & Heels BlogTag: Amanda Hagerl, Audrie Ruark, Carly Jo Ellingson, contest, Faith Schuch, Macy Dowell, Reanna Walton, Riley Gonzalez, Tammy Wolf, Women Racing

Search for a Champion 2016 – Round 1

January 16, 2016 //  by Horsepower & Heels

Search for a ChampionThe 5th annual Search for a Champion contest held by Champion gives racers a chance to compete in two divisions:  Amateur for a $25,000 grand prize and Advanced 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 45 women entered in the Search for a Champion contest.  Voting for round one ends February 2, 2016.

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

  • Kristen Kiger
  • Riley Gonzalez
  • Reanna Walton
  • Macy Dowell
  • Audrie Ruark
  • Amanda Hagerl
  • Shelby McLaughlin
  • Jody Moen
  • Stephanie Moyer
  • Daniella Sementilli
  • Kassidy Kreitz
  • Alyssa Knapp
  • Charice Wilczynski
  • Gwen Sailer
  • Laura Henderson
  • Elisha Krischano
  • Trisha Heppner
  • Kristina Lugo
  • Rachelle Rudolph
  • Deana Bullington
  • Shawna Winters
  • Madalyn Virts
  • Rathyna Gomer
  • Eva McKenrick
  • Sharon Swanson
  • Jackie Hartz
  • Jordan Bregoli
  • Lauren Zbozien
  • Barb Lowe
  • Rochelle Robnett
  • Tammy Wolf
  • Hannah Ferrell
  • Stella/Sheila Early
  • Sierra Furia
  • Clarity Newhouse
  • Carol Kolk
  • Alexandra Meiris
  • Lauren Butler
  • Claire Decker
  • Jorrie Chatelain
  • Gracie Trotter
  • Shelby VanGilder
  • Amy Thomas
  • Lacrecia Beurrier
  • Donna Davidson

Carly Jo Ellingson | 2015 Grand Prize Winner

Last year, young upstart Carly Jo Ellingson represented women in racing well, winning the 2015 Search for a Champion Grand Prize.   Kelsey Rowlings, Amber Balcaen, Kaley Moody, Alex Rogeo, Tina Stull, Caley Weese, Molly Helmuth, and Taylor Toftemark were also female finalists for Team Champion in 2015.

Category: Women in Racing NewsTag: Alexandra Meiris, Alyssa Knapp, Amanda Hagerl, Amy Thomas, Audrie Ruark, Carl Kolk, Charice Wilczynski, Claire Decker, Clarity Newhouse, Daniella Sementilli, Deana Billington, Donna Davidson, Elisha Krischano, Eva Mckenrick, Gracie Trotter, Gwen Sailer, Hannah Ferrell, Jody Moen, Jordan Bregoli, Jorrie Chatelain, Kassidy Kreitz, Kristen Kiger, Kristina Lugo, Lacrecia Beurrier, Laura Henderson, Lauren Butler, Lauren Zbozien, Macy Dowell, Madalyn Virts, Rachelle Rudolph, Rathyna Gomer, Reanna Walton, Riley Gonzalez, Rochelle Robnett, Sharon Swanson, Shawna Winters, Sheila Early, Shelby McLaughlin, Shelby VanGilder, Sierra Furia, Stella Early, Stephanie Moyer, Tammy Wolf, Trisha Heppner, Women Racing

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