Women Take The Wheel

Julie Nataas is ready to go faster and making her Top Fuel Dragster Debut next week!

September 19, 2024

Julie Nataas is back in the All Indiana Podcast studio. The reigning NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster Champion is making her Top Fuel Dragster debut next week with the Scrappers Racing...

Lauren Gaudion shares what it takes to be a VP of Marketing & Communications for an IndyCar team.

August 15, 2024

Lauren Gaudion is the VP of Marketing & Communications for Arrow McLaren IndyCar. You can’t miss their team and fans all decked out in papaya! There is so much that...

From Jr Dragster to Top Fuel, Jasmine Salinas shares her passion for racing and the lessons she learned on the way.

August 08, 2024

When you listen to Scrappers Racing Top Fuel Driver Jasmine Salinas talk - you can hear how passionate she is about wanting a career in drag racing. On this episode...

Kayleigh Hill-Beakley putting in the work towards her dream of driving Top Fuel

July 29, 2024

Kayleigh Hill-Beakley currently drives in the Super-Comp class, but has plans to keep going faster. Find out when she caught the racing bug, and how the JCM Driver Development Program...

For Mad Maxine, being a Drag Racing BUG is more than just backing up a car.

June 20, 2024

This week I am joined by Shannon Hill. Some of you may know her better as Mad Maxine! She has embraced the drag racing BUG life, and even taken it...

Winner, Winner! Maddi Gordon earns her first Top Alcohol Funny Car Wally!

May 07, 2024

On this week's Women Take The Wheel, I am on location at IRP, catching up with past guest, Maddi Gordon. When we first talked to her a couple years ago,...

For Savannah Moffitt, meeting her motorsports idol led to great opportunities!

April 22, 2024

I’m so blown away by what Savannah Moffitt has accomplished at such a young age. Just months after graduating college, she is an engineer at Tesla and involved in motorsports....

European Top Fuel Champion Ida Zetterström makes the move to America to compete in the NHRA!

March 01, 2024

I welcome back Ida Zetterstrom! We first met her at PRI two-years ago, and she has accomplished so much since then. She’s European Top Fuel Champion, Swedish driver of the...

At only 17, Audrey Gerberding is competing against guys twice her age – and winning – on Midwest dirt tracks!

February 23, 2024

She has been racing since she was only seven years-old! At the ripe old age of 17, Audrey Gerberding competes with the best at dirt tracks around the Midwest. She...

Learning all about off-shore powerboat racing and Indy 500 history from Ellen Greenleaf

January 05, 2024

Ellen Greenleaf wears many hats in the motorsports industry, including a new sport for me to learn about – Off-Shore powerboat racing! Some of the things we talk about: what...

Linda Vaughn is the First Lady of Motorsports, a racing Ambassador & all around cool lady!

December 21, 2023

I have the pleasure of sitting down with the first lady of motorsports, Linda Vaughn! No matter if you follow IndyCar, Drag Racing, NASCAR – you know who she is....

It’s PRI Show Week and we have PRI Executive Editor Meredith Kaplan Burns in the studio!

December 05, 2023

It is PRI week in Indianapolis, so I have PRI Executive Editor Meredith Kaplan Burns in the podcast studio with me. We talk about how the PRI Show has grown...

Female Founder & CEO, Lauren Edwards, Blazes a Trail, Shaping Social Media Voices for Athletes and Brands

November 17, 2023

Lauren Edwards is the CEO or Reine Digital and Consulting. She created and runs a company - mostly comprised of women - who do digital, social and content creation for drivers...

Meet Deni Jensen: NHRA driver, Mom and March of Dimes Ambassador

October 30, 2023

Deni Jensen juggles a lot: Mom, driver and March of Dimes Ambassador. You'll be hearing more about her, as she teams up with Randy Meyer Racing to compete in Top...

Want to give your client the ultimate racing experience? Sarah Tonsmeire is the person to call!

October 19, 2023

Sarah Tonsmeire is a motorsports Experience and Event Expert. So what does that job entail? As you will hear – A LOT! And it is a job that keeps her...

Racing is a family affair for 2nd generation drag racer Sarah Allen

July 27, 2023

Second generation race car driver, Sarah Allen joins the show today. I had the pleasure of documenting her NHRA racing journey in her A-Fuel dragster a few weeks ago. We have...

She drives & owns a Sprint Car team, she created & runs a non-profit organization… What doesn’t McKenna Haase do?

June 15, 2023

McKenna Haase is a Sprint Car driver & and team owner And driver and owner are just two of the roles she takes on. She also created and runs a...

Susannah Stapp is back to talk Indy 500 Ladies Oldtimers lunch, dirt racing and changes for women at the track.

May 18, 2023

I welcome back Suzannah Stapp this week. I consider her an ambassador for all motorsports. While officially here to talk about the Indianapolis 500 Ladies Oldtimers lunch - we also...

How Michelle Della Penna is honoring her father’s legacy & making it her mission to give girls opportunities in motorsports.

May 05, 2023

Michelle Della Penna has made it her mission to empower girls with knowledge, skills and opportunities to work in engineering and motorsports. She created the Della Penna Next Gen Motorsports...

Megan Meyer wears several different hats. This summer she is back in the drivers seat while juggling motherhood & multiple jobs.

April 17, 2023

Two-time NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster champion Megan Meyer will be back in the driver's seat this summer for the Nitro Chaos series. She talks about getting back behind-the-wheel after taking...

Dystany Spurlock is a name you will be hearing a lot! She is making a name for herself on bikes and in cars.

April 10, 2023

Dystany Spurlock wants to go fast and she wants to do it all! She's an entrepreneur, Pro Stock Motorcycle team owner and driver, she is driving in the Skip Barber...

Is watching racing an addiction? That’s one of many things motorsports writer Kelly Crandall & I talk about

March 31, 2023

Kelly Crandall is a 2x motorsports writer of the year who knew from a very early age that she loved NASCAR and writing. When she decided it was what she...

PRI Edition Part 2! Gerda Joon and Dina Parise join me to talk about their journeys into racing.

February 24, 2023

It's Part 2 of my PRI interview! Two incredible ladies stop by the Clark Copper Head Gaskets booth to share their stories. First up is Gerda Joon, crew chief for...

On location at PRI with the NHRA Rookie of the Year, a stunt woman turned pro driver, and a teen business owner.

January 20, 2023

Women Take The Wheel is at the PRI Show meeting some amazing women! So many - that this is just part 1. I catch up with NHRA Rookie of the...

Interested in a motorsports career? Kennya Santiago from IMS shares opportunities for college students in 2023

November 18, 2022

If your interested in a career in motorsports, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has lots of opportunities for you to explore. Kennya Santiago shares information on its College Program and all...

Capturing the incredible images of race cars & drivers with motorsports photographer Amy Lentz.

November 03, 2022

There is more to shooting pictures of race cars than meets the eye. Motorsports photographer Amy Lentz shares what it is like standing behind the walls & fences of a...

She may be the hardest working woman at the race track. Kelly Antonelli talks about the business of running an NHRA Drag Racing Team.

October 13, 2022

Kelly Antonelli is the VP of Team Operations for Tony Stewart Racing & possibly the hardest working woman at the dragstrip . She has been around the sport for a...

Bringing together motorsports businesses and helping small companies grow is what Judy Kean is best at!

September 15, 2022

On this week's episode of Women Take The Wheel, I'm joined by Judy Kean, founding partner at Epartrade.com. Find out how she was inspired to come up with this successful...

Angie Smith’s inner daredevil lead her to ride NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle

August 29, 2022

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Angie Smith has clinched a spot in the Countdown heading into the most prestigious race of the season: The U.S. Nationals. On this episode of...

At the races with the women behind the awesome jet cars!

June 24, 2022

This week #WomenTakeTheWheel goes on location to IRP to watch jet cars in action, and talk to the ladies who get these fire breathing dragsters down the track!

A special Father’s Day Tribute to the Racing Dads who inspire their daughters!

June 17, 2022

This week is a tribute to the Racing Dads out there who have inspired their daughters love for motorsports. They raised some pretty kick-butt ladies! Listen as past guests share...

How PNC Bank & Chip Ganassi Racing have teamed up to help more women find careers in motorsports

May 27, 2022

PNC Bank and Chip Ganassi Racing are working to give more women opportunities and careers in motorsports with their recently launched campaign - Women in Motorsports Powered by PNC Bank...

Two famous ladies of Indy Car – Lyn St. James and Beth Paretta – team up to create Women In Motorsports North America!

May 24, 2022

I am extremely honored to talk to racing legend, Lyn St. James, and Indy Car Team Owner, Beth Paretta. Hear how these two successful women met and teamed up to...

Carrying on the legacy of the Indy 500 Ladies Oldtimers. Susannah Stapp & Leigh Buttera on the special bond these women share.

May 16, 2022

The Indy 500 Ladies Oldtimers have been getting together in the Month of May for decades. Susannah Stapp & Leigh Buttera are in the studio to talk about the special...

Taylor McLean is ‘Driven 2 Save Lives’ and carry on the legacy of her brother, Bryan Clauson

May 12, 2022

When an on-track accident took the life of Bryan Clauson, lives were saved because he was on organ donor. His sister, Taylor McLean, has made it her purpose in life...

Camrie Caruso became part of NHRA Pro Stock history at only her fifth race!

April 28, 2022

Camrie Caruso joins Women Take The Wheel this week to talk about her amazing weekend at the NHRA Spring Nationals! She tells us what it was like to nab the...

Getting down to business. VP of DSR, Megan Schumacher on what it takes to run a racing business

April 07, 2022

Megan Schumacher has spent her entire life learning the family business: Drag Racing. She is now the Vice President of Don Schumacher Racing. This week on Women Take The Wheel,...

Elaine Larsen is “Living the Jet Life” and inspiring the next generation of jet dragster drivers.

April 01, 2022

Elaine Larsen is celebrating 20 years behind-the-wheel of a jet dragster. She tells us what it's like to drive the fire breathing cars and how it's different from driving other...

Get the best advice on starting a career in motorsports from more than a dozen women drivers & crew members

March 10, 2022

This episode of Women Take The Wheel is filled with the best advice and tips for women who want a career in motorsports, from more than a dozen female drivers...

Jamie Howe is the woman bringing you the stats, the interviews and driver reactions from your favorite motorsports.

February 25, 2022

When Jamie Howe worked at her first motorsports event when she was 18, she knew that's where she wanted to be. On this episode of Women Take The Wheel, Jamie...

Third generation drag racer Paige Coughlin is branching out and making a name for herself in No Prep Racing!

January 27, 2022

Paige Coughlin comes from a family full of racers; it's in her blood. On this episode of Women Take The Wheel, she talks about that tight family bond, her decision...

How a college project by Payton Cusimano is now inspiring female drivers everywhere!

January 20, 2022

On this week's Women Take The Wheel, I'm chatting with Payton Cusimano, founder of Chicks on Slicks. She explains how she came up with Chicks on Slicks in college and...

On location at PRI 2021 in Indy with Champion Scandinavian rider – Ida Zetterström!

December 30, 2021

Ida Zetterström is a champion drag racer in Europe and her name is popping up more here in U.S. racing circles. She is also a double threat, competing in Super...

Kelly Kundratic is living the van life while chasing her dreams of driving in the NHRA!

December 23, 2021

This week's Women Take The Wheel comes to you from PRI2021! Kelly Kundratic joined me in the Clark Copper Headgaskets booth were she talked about how she got into racing,...

PRI is back in Indy! Find out what is new and improved this year!

December 07, 2021

PRI is back and bigger than ever! I chat with Public Relations Director Della Domingo about the new and exciting events going on this week in Downtown Indianapolis.

Grandpa, Mom, Dad & Uncle are race car drivers – but that doesn’t put any pressure on Madison Payne behind-the-wheel!

October 14, 2021

Madison Payne comes from a long line of NHRA drivers, but she doesn't call herself a third generation driver. She tells us why and shares which one of her family...

The Family that races together. Rachel Meyer talks growing up racing with her dad, sister, uncle and cousins.

August 27, 2021

On this week's episode of Women Take The Wheel I'm joined by NHRA A/Fuel Driver, Rachel Meyer. Drag Racing is truly a family sport for her. She talks about growing...

The place where you will find everyone who has anything to do with racing: The PRI Show!

August 06, 2021

In December every year, racers from everywhere take over Downtown Indianapolis for the PRI Show! Emily Boden, PRI Show Coordinator joins me today to talk about the PRI membership program...

Landing sponsorships & accelerating up your social media. 2X NHRA TAD World Champion Megan Meyer-Lingner can help you out.

July 28, 2021

Many people know Megan Meyer-Linger as a 2x NHRA World Champion. But now she's retired from driving and has a new career: Coach and teacher! She's helping race teams land...

Driving the road paved with dirt to pursue the dream of driving in NASCAR, meet Amber Balcaen.

July 15, 2021

Amber Balcaen is a 3rd generation race car driver from Canada. She shares her story of driving on dirt tracks when she was just 10 years-old, being on a popular...

Living the racing dream. Julie Nataas shares her journey from Norway to America to race in the NHRA

July 09, 2021

On this episode of Women Take The Wheel, I sit down with Julie Nataas, driver of the Randy Meyer Racing A-Fuel Dragster. Hear how she developed a love for racing...

Taking the passion of racing and putting it into words is what Kelly Wade does

June 17, 2021

When Kelly Wade talks about writing and motorsports - you can hear the passion in her voice... Especially when it comes to Pro Stock! On this episode of Women Take...

Possibly the 2 busiest women in Indianapolis this weekend: Kate & Suzi

May 28, 2021

Kate Davis and Suzi Elliot are possibly the busiest people in Indianapolis 500 this weekend: Kate of Director of Communications for Indy Car and Suzi Elliot who is Senior Manager...

She’s a double-threat in the racing world – and she’s only 8 years old!

April 22, 2021

Today we have our youngest guest with us. Kolette Dicero is only 8 years-old but already competes in Junior Drag Racing and Junior Sprint Car Racing. Hear some wise words...

What to Expect if you want to work in social media & motorsports

April 08, 2021

Ashley Keller is a motorsports, social media expert. She has worked with every type of race car, whether it turns in circles or goes straight. Hear how her passion for...

Putting on a Drag Race is harder than you think

April 01, 2021

On this episode of Women Take The Wheel hear from Ellen Eschenbacher, Event Marketing Director for the Mid-West Drag Racing Series. Find out how much hard work goes into putting...

Get your daughter into drag racing – it’s safer than gymnastics

March 25, 2021

Women Take The Wheel goes on the road - rather in the staging lanes - at the NHRA Gatornationals. Meet Macie & Maddi Gordon, their mom, and grandma. The two...

The Family That Races Together – Stays Together OR Find Yourself A Husband Who Encourages You To Race And Follow Your Dream

March 18, 2021

Women Takes The Wheel goes on the road to the NHRA Gatornationals this week. I sit down with Champion A-Fuel racer Jackie Fricke and we talk about her large racing...