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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.

Runner 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

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

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.

Runner 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
Leah 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

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

Horsepower & 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.

Runner 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
Alexis 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

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

Horsepower & 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.

Runner 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 Urist
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

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

Horsepower & 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

The 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
Melanie 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

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

Horsepower & 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.

Runner 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
Jamie 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

Horsepower & Heels Women of the Year Awards 2015

December 18, 2015 // by Horsepower & Heels

We 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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