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Women of the Year

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Most Improved Woman of the Year 2015

December 30, 2015 //  by Horsepower & Heels

The Most Improved Woman of the Year category received 49 nominations and 285 votes for the Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards.    Another close race that came down to the wire, deciding a winner by just FOUR votes.

2015 Most Improved Woman of the Year – Heather Carter

2015 Most Improved Heather Carter
(Photo Credit: Sam Davidowicz)

Horsepower & Heels is proud to announce the winner of the 2015 Women of the Year Most Improved category – Outlaw 632 racer, Heather Carter!

Miss Behaving Racing and Florida resident, Heather Carter campaigns a black 1968 Camaro in the Outlaw 632 class.  She continues to improve in the class, running a series of personal best in her last outing – the Snowbird Nationals in Bradenton, FL.

Heather is looking forward to an exciting 2016 season.

Most Improved Woman of the Year 2015Runner Up – Leah Pritchett

Top Fuel Drag Racer, Leah Pritchett was your Most Improved Woman of the Year Runner-Up for the 2015 Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards.

Most Improved Woman of the Year Nominees

  • Janette Thornley
  • Brittany Force
  • Haley James
  • Jamie Elrod
  • Kathy Fisher
  • Dina Parise
  • Jenna Haddock
  • Kat Moller
  • Erica Enders
  • Lizzy Musi
  • Kassidy Kreitz
  • Michele Abbate
  • Kayli Barker
  • Amy Tate
  • Mia Tedesco
  • Angelle Sampey
  • Alexis DeJoria
  • Audrey Worm
  • Courtney Force
  • Nellie Kitterman
  • Ashley Sanford
  • Emily Shapiro
  • Kenzie Ruston
  • Danica Patrick
  • Simona De Silvestro
  • Journee Richardson
  • Sarah Koeth
  • Kali Nguyen
  • Karen Stoffer
  • Madelyn Marconi
  • Cassie Simonton
  • Shayle Bayde
  • Tiana Berkeley
  • Akyra Salemi
  • Valerie Clements
  • Ashley Tidrick
  • Kayla Morton
  • Paige Polyak
  • Alex Taylor
  • Randy Lynn Shipp
  • Cassie Gannis
  • Michela Cerruti
  • Yara Shabaly
  • Ana Carrasco
  • Georgina Polden

 

Category: Women in Racing NewsTag: Heather Carter, Leah Pritchett, Most Improved, Women of the Year

Most Influential Woman of the Year 2015

December 30, 2015 //  by Horsepower & Heels

The Most Influential Woman of the Year category received 58 nominations and 417 votes for the Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards.    There were so many worthy nominees, but only one stood tall above the rest.

2015 Most Influential Woman of the Year – Jean Price

Jean Price Most Influential Horsepower & Heels is proud to announce the winner of the 2015 Women of the Year Most Influential category – Ray Price Harley Davidson’s Jean Price!

The matriarch of the motorcycle drag racing scene for nearly half a century, Jean Price has been the calm, resilient, guiding force behind legendary drag racer Ray Price and one of the largest Harley-Davidson dealerships in the Southeast.

There by his side from the time they met over 53 years ago, Jean stood by him through his tour in the Air Force, the start of his professional drag racing career in the late 1960’s and onto 46 national event wins and 51 records set before retiring in 2003 at the age of 66.

Jean remembers fondly the years they traveled straight through the night to tracks across the US, with Ray tucked in the back of the van wrenching away.   While other women were receiving chocolates and flowers on Valentine’s Day, Jean was signing for and receiving barrels of nitro fuel and oil for the Top Fuel bike.

“Ms. Jean” as she is affectionately known around the Harley-Davidson community, played an instrumental role in all of the accomplishments of Ray – the “Father of the Funnybike” and the stable of riders and mechanics who support the Ray Price Motorsports team in Raleigh, NC.   Without Ms. Jean, the innovation of the 1st wheelie bars for motorcycles and two-speed transmissions would not have been possible for Ray.

Her stable presence and career as co-owner of Ray Price Harley-Davidson makes her a cherished matriarch of the drag racing community.

Our thoughts and condolences also go out to Ms. Jean and the entire H-D community, in memory of Ray, who passed away on December 16, 2015.

Most Influential Woman of the Year 2015Runner Up – Erica Enders

2x NHRA Pro Stock World Champion, Erica Enders was your Most Influential Woman of the Year Runner-Up for the 2015 Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards.

Most Influential Woman of the Year Nominees

  • Shirley Muldowney
  • Kayli Barker
  • Elaine Larsen
  • Janette Thornley
  • Heather Carter
  • Danica Patrick
  • Kim Kussy
  • Haley James
  • Horsepower & Heels Women of the YearLeah Pritchett
  • Courtney Force
  • Terry Chandler
  • Bunny Burkett
  • Amy Tate
  • Michele Abbate
  • Cassie Simonton
  • Jenna Haddock
  • Alexis DeJoria
  • Audrey Worm
  • Ashley Sanford
  • Brittany Force
  • Kathy Fisher
  • Julie Pierce
  • Emily Shapiro
  • Julie Meehan
  • Susie Wolff
  • McKenna Haase
  • Lyn St. James
  • Kelly Earnhardt Miller
  • Kenzie Ruston
  • Sarah Fisher
  • Emme Hall
  • Heidi Steele
  • Angelle Sampey
  • Sara Price
  • Hannah Newhouse
  • Cammy Edelbrock
  • Marla O’Guin
  • Denise McClugge
  • Madelyn Marconi
  • Annamarie Strawhand
  • Ellen Eschenbacher
  • Tabitha Sizemore
  • Ashley Force-Hood
  • Claire Williams
  • Melanie Salemi
  • Sandra Carter Beal
  • Alex Taylor
  • Linda Vaughn
  • Becca Monopoli
  • Lisa France Kennedy
  • Nicole Erickson
  • Christel Andy
  • Katherine Legge
  • Jenny Tinmouth

 

Category: Women in Racing NewsTag: Erica Enders, Jean Price, Most Influential, Women of the Year

Female Racer of the Year 2015

December 30, 2015 //  by Horsepower & Heels

The Female Racer of the Year category received 58 nominations and 583 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.

2015 Female Racer of the Year – Erica Enders

Racer of the Year Erica EndersHorsepower & Heels is proud to announce the winner of the 2015 Women of the Year Female Racer category – NHRA Pro Stock World Champion, Erica Enders!

It’s hard to argue what a monumental season Erica Enders had in 2015.   Fresh off her first NHRA World Championship title in 2014, she went on to reset many records with nine event wins in Pro Stock, cinching her back-to-back Pro Stock World Championship in Vegas with lethal reaction times and consecutive hole-shot victories.

She’s announce a new major sponsor for 2016, and hopes to defend her dominant reign in Pro Stock for the upcoming season.

Racer of the Year 2015Runner Up – Janette Thornley

NHRA Harley Davidson Pro Fuel World Champion, Janette Thornley was your Female Racer of the Year Runner-Up for the 2015 Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards.

Female Racer of the Year Nominees

  • Haley James
  • Kayli Barker
  • Heather Carter
  • Leah Pritchett
  • Elaine Larsen
  • Jamie Elrod
  • Michele Abbate
  • Emily Shapiro
  • Kathy Fisher
  • Melanie Salemi
  • Horsepower & Heels Women of the YearAlexis DeJoria
  • Audrey Worm
  • Amy Tate
  • Jenna Haddock
  • Lizzy Musi
  • Dina Parise
  • Courtney Force
  • Kassidy Kreitz
  • Hannah Newhouse
  • Kendra Adams
  • Julie Meehan
  • Nellie Kitterman
  • Katherine Legge
  • Kennady Jones
  • Jennifer Cleminson
  • Bridgett Davis
  • Mirinda Miles
  • Sara Price
  • Valerie Clements
  • Rhiannon Allison
  • Jennifer Rice Brooke
  • Madelyn Marconi
  • Leilani Tindall
  • Cassie Simonton
  • Madyson Mulligan
  • Kenzie Ruston
  • Tiana Berkeley
  • Amy Ruman
  • Jean Price
  • Mia Tedesco
  • Alex Taylor
  • Sandra Carter Beal
  • Gabrielle McDonald
  • Becca Monopoli
  • Samira Rached
  • Cassie Gannis
  • Karen Stoffer
  • Michelle Furr
  • McKenna Haase
  • Brittany Force
  • Danica Patrick
  • Christine Nielsen
  • Maddy Ryan
  • Kristin Casey
  • Michelle Martel
  • Jenny Tinmouth

Category: Women in Racing NewsTag: Erica Enders, Janette Thornley, Racer of the Year, Women of the Year

Female Crewmember of the Year 2015

December 30, 2015 //  by Horsepower & Heels

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

 

 

Category: Women in Racing NewsTag: Crewmember of the Year, Jamie Elrod, Tinzy Aronson, Women of the Year, Women Racing

Female Motorsport Team of the Year 2015

December 30, 2015 //  by Horsepower & Heels

The Female Motorsport Team of the Year category received 45 nominations and 263 votes for the Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards.    Votes were counted twice and three times in this category, in what ended up the closest race of the awards program.   Only TWO votes decided the winner.

2015 Female Motorsport Team of the Year – Larsen Motorsports

Larsen Motorsports 2015 Team of the YearHorsepower & Heels is proud to announce the winner of the 2015 Women of the Year Female Motorsport Team category – Jet Dragster Super Team, Larsen Motorsports!

They are known as the ‘Fastest Girls in Town’ for a good reason.   Larsen Motorsports is home to 2015 IHRA Jet Dragster Champion, Elaine Larsen; her crew chief Paige Sanchez, and regular Jet drivers Kat Moller, Allison West, Marisha Falk, and Shea Holbrook.    Larsen Motorsport recently opened their own Jet Development center, and is known for mentoring new jet drivers and crew members, especially young ladies, through their educational programs.

Their commitment to helping women excel in the sport is unsurpassed.

Runner Up – Elite Motorsports

2015 Team of the Year AwardThe two-time reigning Pro Stock World Championship team behind Erica Enders, Elite Motorsports is your Team of the Year Runner-Up for the 2015 Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards.

Female Motorsport Team of the Year Nominees

  • Miss Behaving Racing
  • Dream Chaser Racin’
  • Hellion B Team
  • Team Elrod
  • Dote Racing
  • John Force Racing
  • Dina Parise Racing
  • Team Patron
  • Horsepower & Heels Women of the YearMelanie Salemi Motorsports
  • Performance by Fisher Racing
  • Meyer Sisters Racing
  • Amy Tate
  • GRR Racing
  • Team Haddock Racing
  • Kayli Barker
  • Meehan Motorsports
  • Jami Weimer
  • Ashley Sanford Racing
  • Emily Shapiro
  • Heidi Steele
  • Stewart-Haas Racing/GoDaddy
  • Tina Pierce Racing
  • Grace Autosports
  • Kendra Adams Motorsports
  • Martha Lee Motorsports
  • Mia Tedesco Racing
  • Teryx Girls
  • Madelyn Marconi
  • Jennifer Jo Cobb Racing
  • Bayde Motorsports
  • Terry Chandler
  • Ruman Racing
  • Haase Racing
  • Jessi Combs
  • Bunny and the Boys
  • CFH Racing
  • Alex Taylor
  • Cassie Gannis
  • Samira Rached
  • Audrey Worm
  • Volvo Ocean Race Team
  • Musi Racing
  • Sauber F1 Team

Category: Women in Racing NewsTag: Elaine Larsen, Erica Enders, Kat Moller, Shea Holbrook, Team of the Year, Women of the Year

Female Motorsport Professional of the Year 2015

December 30, 2015 //  by Horsepower & Heels

The Female Motorsport Professional of the Year category received 64 nominations and 356 votes for the Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards.    An early front-runner took the polls, and held on for a decisive victory.

2015 Motorsport Professional of the Year – Erica Enders

Enders signs sponsorship with Transportation ImpactHorsepower & Heels is proud to announce the winner of the 2015 Women of the Year Female Motorsport Professional category – Elite Motorsports driver Erica Enders!

When it comes to taking care of business in NHRA’s Pro Stock class, none got it done as well as Erica Enders.   But Enders also gained the vote of her peers and fans as a motorsport business professional as well.   She’s as comfortable in a boardroom as she is behind the wheel of her Pro Stock Camaro.

Enders overcame funding issues by being a strong and valuable business partner to her sponsors and team. She handled the pressure and remained professional, earning her back-to-back Pro Stock World Championship title.

Motorsport Professional of the Year 2015Runner Up – Janette Thornley

Dream Chaser Racin’ and Harley Pro Fuel World Champion, Janette Thornley is your Motorsport Professional of the Year Runner-Up for the 2015 Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards.

Female Motorsport Professional of the Year Nominees

  • Kim Kussy
  • Leah Pritchett
  • Haley James
  • Heather Carter
  • Horsepower & Heels Women of the YearJamie Elrod
  • Elaine Larsen
  • Jean Price
  • Courtney Force
  • Kayli Barker
  • Alexis DeJoria
  • Kathy Fisher
  • Amy Tate
  • Michele Abbate
  • Dina Parise
  • Jenna Haddock
  • Angela Neely
  • Audrey Worm
  • Emily Shapiro
  • Lizzy Musi
  • Johanna Long
  • Kendra Adams
  • Megan Schumacher
  • Shannon Glidden
  • Angelle Sampey
  • Julie Meehan
  • Hannah Newhouse
  • Cassie Simonton
  • Terry Chandler
  • Kelli Willmore
  • Beth Parreta
  • Martee Burke
  • Clair B Lang
  • Courtney McRae
  • Ashley Force-Hood
  • Bre Bradley
  • Jamie Howe
  • Sara Price
  • Danica Patrick
  • Madelyn Marconi
  • Jennifer Jo Cobb
  • Ellen Eschenbacher
  • Tiana Berkeley
  • Alex Rogeo
  • Ashley Freas
  • Amy Ruman
  • Annamarie Strawhand
  • Alex Taylor
  • Alba Colon
  • Jessi Combs
  • Jamie Little
  • Cassie Gannis
  • Samira Rached
  • Karen Stoffer
  • Becki Belcher
  • Bunny Burkett
  • Christa Voda
  • Monisha Kalterborn
  • Debra Ousley
  • Beth Hyatt
  • Brooke DeBonis
  • Jenny Tinmouth

Category: Women in Racing NewsTag: Erica Enders, Janette Thornley, Motorsport Professional of the Year, Women of the Year

Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards 2015

December 18, 2015 //  by Horsepower & Heels

Horsepower & Heels Women of the YearWe are so excited to announce our first-ever Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards!   The aim is to allow our readers and fans to nominate and recognize their favorite choices for woman of the year in motorsports based on their performances on and off the track.

Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards Categories

For the first annual awards, we’ve selected seven award categories:

  • Female Racer of the Year
  • Female Crewmember of the Year
  • Female Motorsports Professional of the Year
  • Female Rookie of the Year
  • Female Team of the Year
  • Most Improved
  • Most Influential Woman of Motorsports

Each category allows fans to select one woman for nomination.  Once the ballots have been counted, the woman with the most votes in each category will be declared the winner.

Voting is open now through December 29, 2015 11:59PM EST.  Votes will be collected into a database and winners will be calculated by tally of votes.   Only one nominee per category, and one ballot per person/email accepted.   

Winners will be announced on December 31, 2015 and posted on this website.

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Category: Official News, Women in Racing NewsTag: Horsepower & Heels, Women of the Year, Women Racing

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