I want to be different. She made her debut at the Daytona International Speedway. I started seeing NASCAR and the more I saw NASCAR the more I thought Wow, NASCAR is somewhere Id really love to be, she said. I wasnt born in a garage, but they are so gracious to help you. ; Though mostly focusing on NASCAR & other motorsports in her recent career, Kelli worked as a reporter for . Dominique won Super Late Model Track Champion in 2012 Springport Motor Speedway Outlaw. Cope made her beginning in this field through the Xfinity Series back in 2011. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. Czarniaks first job in Washington was as an intern for WUSA as a college student before accepting a position at CNN as a production assistant. "I am beyond excited and humbled to be offered this role for the ARCA Menards Series, Little said. That program also will include pit training. [1], On August 29, 2014, Venturini was announced as the anchor for the 2014 Sylvania 300 NASRCAR Sprint Cup Series race for Performance Racing Network, becoming the first woman to serve such a position.[2]. Our goal is to have the best racing possible everywhere we race, so during the offseason, we went to work on adjustments to strengthen the racing on short tracks and road courses. Zamora debuted in the ARCA Menards Series preseason test session in January 2021. In addition to being a four-time marathon finisher, she has competed in seven 70.3 Ironman events and, in 2018, became part of the IRONMAN Foundation Ambassador program and has raised close to $60,000 for the Foundation. She is such a valued member of FOX Sports racing coverage, and this is the natural next step for her, given her broadcasting skills and her passion for and knowledge of racing.. He says a dozen women have come through the program in about the last decade. For the 2021 ARCA Menards Series, Grace has decided to race ten races in total but a part-time, driving Number 15 and 25. Im pretty involved in whats kind of happening, Jones said. Ive always known that my hard work paid off and it continues to pay off, said the former Norfolk State University basketball player. I didnt realize it was (awards) banquet time. Prior to moving to Indianapolis in late 2017, Little spent much of her free time volunteering at The Animal Foundation, Nevadas largest animal rescue shelter, and served as its spokesperson. Daniels Cup debut came a month later at Daytona, teaming with OLeary. In June 2022, Jamie became the first female to call play-by-play for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck . Doctors later diagnosed her with a skull fracture. For me, being a sports fan, it was a whole new world opened up to me and really exciting because I got to learn a whole new sport and I fell in love with it, Spake said. January 24, 2021 7:00 AM. Retrieved 2017-09-14. [1] Since 1996, she has reported for NASCAR. Spake has also worked in a variety of capacities for HBO, MTV, VH-I, HBO and CBS. NASCAR has suspended tire changer Danny Olszowy and jackman Kellen Mills two races each for a tire coming off Martin Truex Jr.s car during last weekends Cup race at Auto Club Speedway. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Claire B. Lang Edit Claire B. Lang is an American talk show host. [4], On June 23, 2018, Venturini was struck by a vehicle while exercising near Sonoma Raceway in Northern California. Although diagnosed with cancer in 2014, Robinson underwent several treatments and finally became cancer-free in 2015. OLeary and Daniels both were in the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Pit Crew Development program in 2016. She was born on June 25, 1997, in Eagle River, Wisconsin, U.S. Decker has competed at the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series and in 2015, participated in the Drive for Diversity. His three Las Vegas wins have all come in the past eight races. But she officially started racing in 1993 from the Xfinity Series and then made her Camping World Truck debut in 2003. Jamie Little moved to Fox in 2014 and in 2015 became the first female pit reporter to cover both the . And she needed to bone up on her new sport as well. I am happy with what I am doing right now. During her teens, she slowly moved up to the Auto racing ranks and is now at the age of 21, the only woman with 19 United States Auto Club Wins. . This is the 27th anniversary ride. 1, Past at Las Vegas: Finished top three in both races last year, Past as Las Vegas: Has a win and two top 10s in past five races, Past at Las Vegas: Won in March 2021 and was runner-up last March, Past at Las Vegas: Three consecutive finishes of seventh or better, Past at Las Vegas: Best career finish is fifth, Past at Las Vegas: Five consecutive finishes of 16th or worse. At the age of 12, she progressed to legends car races. Little also serves as a reporter for NASCAR RACEDAY, FOX Sports prerace show for the Cup Series. Female NASCAR drivers are proof that stereotypes are often distorted. It has been fun competing with him and racing hard together. Thats what it comes down to and we all know that. She conceded that some drivers make her more apprehensive than others. Brittney Zamora, The First Woman To Win 100-Lap Pro Late Model Feature Race (Source: ENEOS). Friday, Jan 28 6849. Phil Horton, director of Athletic Performance at Rev Racing, oversees the pit crew diversity program. Its a little nerve-racking inside, she said. She also created her own original NASCAR video reports on YouTube that became a weekly addition on SceneDaily.com. Her 2022 racing stats: 31.00 average starts and 32.00 average finish while not finishing once in pole position. Moreover, she finished in 29th position back in 2011, which is also her best. Low around 40F. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. In 2019, she began duties as the floor reporter for FOX Sports coverage of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Yet, if she had not pursued her passion, she would not see her days when she had bagged numerous wins and awards. A former NASCAR driver, Danica is one of the most successful women in open-wheel race history. A veteran in the NASCAR broadcasting world, Massaro stepped away from the business in 2016 for personal and health reasons. Patricia made her debut in Busch Series in 1986 (Road Atlanta), driving the no.47 Buck Regal for Randy Hope. RacingSpeakers.com. A graduate of San Diego State University with a degree in Journalism, Little grew up in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., spent much of her life in Las Vegas and currently resides in Indianapolis with her husband, Cody Selman, son, Carter, and daughter, Sierra. These female racers are setting an example for the females of the next generation. Although I've always preferred to be viewed as a motorsports broadcaster and not solely as a female broadcaster, it is an honor to be the first in this role. Besides racing, she runs Tinas Dream Ranch business and is also politically active. Daniels made her Cup debut three years ago this week, joining Breanna O'Leary as the first female tire changers for the same team in NASCAR's premier series. Danica Patricks entry into NASCAR didnt suddenly increase the number of women seeking to race stock cars. I think some lost 30 counts. Her last races for the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series were in the 2005 Emerson Radio 250 (Richmond) and 2008 San Bernardino County 200 (Fontana), respectively. In 2011, she started driving the No. Little dreamed of making it into NASCAR as a television reporter by age 30, and at age 29 she was there. The pre-race show broadcasters (Spake, McReynolds and McMurray) went to the, Kevin Harvick - color commentator (COTA, Kansas, Gateway), Josh Sims (reporter and alternate Race Hub host), Mark Garrow (substitute play-by-play or pit reporter for some standalone. Archived from the original on March 21, 2001. Childers said Gerringer spent 11 days in a hospital. Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. Gerringer broke five ribs, suffered a collapsed lung and a bleeding spleen. The adjustments tested at Phoenix Raceway in late January and confirmed Feb. 13 in a wind tunnel test include a 2-inch spoiler (from the current 4-inch spoiler) and the removal of three diffuser strakes and engine panel strakes. For the individuals that have decided to do that, it works, he said. Numerous other drivers have appeared as guest analysts in years prior to 2020. Friends Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin are dueling to win the title for the regular season. She recalled that while living in New York, where she moved after graduating from college (from Florida Atlantic University), she once saw popular NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. walking down the street in Manhattan and wondered what he was doing there. So compared to the field, its hard to say where were at.. In past seasons, she also handled Supercross field reporting duties for FOX Sports. Tony stands out among the male-dominated sports, being just one of the four women to star in the Auto Menard Series this year. Little made a brief appearance in a Nascar broadcast booth in 2018 at the June race weekend at Michigan International Speedway during two Nascar Xfinity series practice sessions. In 2014, she added roles as feature reporter for NASCAR RACE HUB and pit reporter for select NASCAR K&N PRO SERIES EAST races on FS1. Kirks last race in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series was the 1998 Sams Town 250 (Las Vegas), and in NASCAR Xfinity Series was the 2003 Ford 300 (Homestead). We shall talk about Jennifer Jo Cobb on our list of top female NASCAR drivers. There are some drivers certainly that in some situations when you approach them, drivers who keep you on your toes on which questions to ask that dont (necessarily) make you nervous, but keep you on your toes because you dont want to ask a stupid question. She never really had a chance. While there, Spake covered historic events such as the 2000 presidential election and the September 11th attacks. The vast changes in the landscape from the desert to the red rocks to mountain terrain paint the most vivid and breathtaking scenes, which I believe are best experienced on a motorcycle. From 1987 to 1989, Moise has driven in 5 Winston Cup races. Kyle Busch is like that, too, and so is Kevin Harvick, so there are definitely guys around who youve got to work a little harder, but I wouldnt say its intimidation, LIttle said. Below is a list of the women involved (not including yours truly as the writer of this short piece). In 2019, she was named host of FOX NASCARs race coverage, handling all anchor duties for NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series races and prerace shows live from FOX Sports state-of-the-art virtual studio set in Charlotte, N.C. Spake also co-hosts NASCAR RACE HUB, FS1s daily NASCAR news and highlights program, alongside Adam Alexander, in a role she has held since February 2017. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was also a guest analyst for Fox before he became a permanent analyst for NBC after he retired from driving in NASCAR full-time. (Theyre saying) Look at my son trying to be like you, or my daughter trying to change this tire. Just sending me pictures like that. Then in 2009, she debuted in NASCAR races, namely ASA Late Model Series, ARCA, and more. Denny and I are really good friends and we golf a lot together. She made history by being the first female driver to win West Series races in 2018 and 2019. DiBenedetto heads to Atlanta 20th in the season standings, 74 points behind Kurt Busch for the final playoff spot. She works as broadcaster for NASCAR Cup Series races and sometimes as a pit reporter for races on PRN. Vincie honed her motor sports reporting skills at legendary Langley Speedway in Hampton, Va., as a host/pit reporter for Langley Speedway TV. I want to go back to winning races and doing that wherever that may be. She was the first female pit reporter for the television broadcast of the prestigious Indianapolis 500 (2004), and in 2015, became the first female pit reporter to cover both the DAYTONA 500 and the INDIANAPOLIS 500 for network TVs live, flag-to-flag race coverage. When FOX Deportes fires up the airwaves for Sunday's Daytona 500 broadcast, Zarur will become the first Hispanic female pit reporter to cover NASCAR's most prestigious event. Fox Sports and 2022 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. Drivers (or crew chief in the case of Chad Knaus and Drew Blickensderfer) have appeared as rotating guest analysts for the Xfinity, Truck and/or the ARCA Menards Series broadcasts, and usually the same drivers return each year on top of a few that are added into the rotation each year. Five female drivers: Deegan, Robinson, Danica Patrick, Tammy Jo Kirk, and Mara Reyes have won poles. Thats a big deal.. She won the Snowball Derby in 1994. She started her career in 2004 through the Xfinity Series, where she made 27 total starts. She played lacrosse and field hockey in high school. Little also served on the Board of Trustees for the Las Vegas chapter of Speedway Childrens Charities for three years. In addition to her IndyCar duties, Little worked at ESPN/ABC as a reporter for NASCAR from 2007 to 2014. Spake and Little are ESPN pit reporters for the network's live broadcasts of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series. The first of two annual races at the 1.5-mile track finds Chevrolet driver Ross Chastain atop the point standings, trailed by Joey Logano, Alex Bowman, Kevin Harvick and Daniel Suarez. I love driving for the Woods. While there isnt a woman in this years program, Horton noted that a program to train those for roles as a car chief or crew chief has a woman. After nearly two decades of broadcasting, she liked working from pit road,. Spake and Little are ESPN pit reporters for the networks live broadcasts of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series. Her last race for NASCAR Xfinity Series was in the 2006 AT&T 250 (Milwaukee). Nascar acquired ARCA in 2018 after a relationship between the stock-car racing sanctioning bodies dating back over 60 years. She had been a pit reporter in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series, and reporter for NASCAR Race Day. Any vehicle that loses a wheel after exiting pit road will be penalized two laps. Daniels and OLeary remain in the sport. Stavast began her broadcasting career as a sports anchor for NBC affiliate, KKCO, in Grand Junction, Colo. Horton, a strength coach with the NBAs Milwaukee Bucks before moving into NASCAR in 1998, said the diversity pit crew program goes to colleges to show male and female athletes potential opportunities in stock car racing. Shannon Spake (born July 23, 1976) is an NFL reporter and NASCAR host for Fox Sports. Born in 1969, Tina Gordon is one of the top female NASCAR drivers in history. Our goal is to work through that and to try to get better. The struggles are something the team has fought since last season. I still dont know more than 60 to 70 percent of what goes on and I certainly dont know 100 percent of what goes on underneath the car. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, "FOX Sports 1's Wendy Venturini set to make history at New Hampshire", "Weeks after suffering head injury, Wendy Venturini returning to broadcast NASCAR races", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wendy_Venturini&oldid=1127261585, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill alumni, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 December 2022, at 19:27. Kyle Busch was the only driver to appear as a guest analyst on a 2020 broadcast that did not return for any races in 2021.[10][11]. You may follow her on Twitter at @JamieLittleTV and on Instagram @JamieLittleTV. From where I started, I was the only (Black woman). I have been around and covered NASCAR for over two decades. She recently competed in the 2022 Baptist Health 200 (Homestead). While still in college, she reported on various motor sports for ESPN2 and served as a live announcer in Supercross. I have parents that reach out to me they send me pictures of their kids working on a car, Daniels said. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. In 2017, she had a cameo role in Disney Pixars hit movie, Cars 3, starring as Shannon Spokes. In June 2021, Czarniak earned a Gracie Award in the News Feature category (Important Conversations with Lindsay Czarniak) for her piece discussing racial issues that aired on SiriusXM Radio. Now shes here. She also worked as a weekend news and weather anchor and producer. In 2007, she earned the title of the first female driver winner at Charlotte Motor Speedway. OLeary made her Cup debut in June 2018 at Michigan. Little grew up covering and even participating in dirt track racing and became the first woman pit reporter on national telecasts of moto cross. Kevin Harvick, who won a series-high nine races last year, remains winless this season as the series heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway (3:30 p.m. first female play-by-play TV announcer in motorsports for the Fox Sports 1 network. Gerringer was riding dirt bikes with crew chief Rodney Childers in Georgia when he was injured. Maybe be in the studio a little bit more. Last season FS1 reported that viewership was up 28% over the previous season. Id like to see a woman get a fair shot in some great equipment here (in NASCAR) and that is something I will always respect (former driver and current team owner) Bobby Rahal for. He makes you work harder on your questions. By. She covered a variety of motor sports events for FOX Sports SPEED in 2002 and 2003, including the networks live coverage of Daytona Supercross, which marked her live national broadcasting debut. Similarly, her determination to become a NASCAR racer built up since she was a kid and racing behind the wheels of a go-kart. In 2008 at the Camping World Truck, Jennifer made her debut and had 92 starts in total. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these Terms of Useand Updated Privacy Policy | Advertising Choices | Your Privacy Choices. Sara Christian was the first woman driver in NASCAR history. But, if you put them in (defending Sprint Cup champion) Jimmie Johnsons car and all of a sudden, hes great. Although she hasnt participated in the Sprint Cut Series, she is someone to keep an eye on. Although, now retired, Danica has successfully won 191 races in seven years of her career. NASCAR Driver Hailee Deegan (Source: Wikimedia). Starting with her love for go-karting at the tender age of 8, she later progressed to competing in legends cars. Some lost 45 counts and some lost 70 counts, and I think the 70 counts was Stewart-Haas, so that part sucks, but, overall, it is what it is. Daniels made her Cup debut three years ago this week, joining Breanna OLeary as the first female tire changers for the same team in NASCARs premier series. Her older brother, Billy Venturini, is also an owner on the ARCA circuit. Next season will be Littles 20th year in broadcasting and her newest assignment will continue a long line of firsts for the California native. She was named a 2021 Comcast Community Champion of the Year finalist, designating Animal Help Alliance in Las Vegas as the beneficiary of the $35,000 award. She noted that she and her fellow pit reporters have to interview drivers at their worst and at their best. He is 26th in the season standings. However, she is still a racer to watch out for who drives for a team named after Jennifer Jo Cobb Racing and rides a Number ten. Veteran motorsports reporter Jamie Little joined FOX NASCAR in 2015 to cover pit road for the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series. She said, I wish that some of these team owners over here in NASCAR, like a Joe Gibbs or a Rick Hendrick, would put a Danica Patrick or a Sarah Fisher in one of their cars. Emmy Award and Gracie Award-winning broadcaster Lindsay Czarniak is a FOX NFL reporter and FOX NASCAR contributor. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. That remark back then was compared to last year when we were the best and everybody in the field lost some downforce, Childers said. Jodi Geschickter, who co-owns JTG Daugherty Racing, talks about a momentous date at the 1989 Coke 600, her naivete as a young race team owner and the future of women in motorsports. We travel together. In addition, Jeff Gordon, Jamie McMurray and Clint Bowyer were guest analysts before they became permanent analysts for Fox after their retirements from driving in NASCAR. She began her career working for ESPN in 2002 after her graduation from San Diego State University and was the first female pit reporter for the Indianapolis 500 in 2004, and in 2015 became the first female pit reporter to work Nascars Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500. Furthermore, she has covered 11 Indianapolis 500s and eight Brickyard 400s and has hosted a variety of non-racing sporting events ranging from Paintball Championships to the Great Outdoor Games, in addition to live announcing roles in motocross and Monster Energy AMA Supercross. Her first race in this series was in the 2010 Kroger 200 (Martinsville) and her last was in the 2020 Vankor 350 (Texas). He said that NASCAR will remove three of the five diffuser strakes. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. Low around 40F. Weve made some gains, but we havent just been knocking it out of the park as far as catching up, so we just have to keep working and hopefully get better.. In its 22 nd season of NASCAR coverage, and 19 th DAYTONA 500, FOX Sports today announces the network's in-depth broadcaster lineup for the 2022 season, featuring . Theyve been great to me the last year and gave me a home and its been a good experience for me.. I definitely learned a ton about cars. I think Ive always been really good about separating racing vs. off the racetrack, Larson said. Tina Gordon On Her Phone (Source: Briefly News). Daniels admits it would have been easy to quit when she started, but she wouldnt allow herself to do it. In August 2019, she embarked on a hosting role for Netflixs reality racing competition series, Hyperdrive. Czarniak also anchored CNNs Bleacher Report sports segments. I think thats why I have been able to succeed at every level of motorsports. Her passion for stock race cars grew after receiving a pit lane pass for the NASCAR All-Star Race. Kaitlyn Vincie is an American sports reporter and journalist who works for Fox Sports and participates in NASCAR Race Hub, RaceDay and other update shows. They will let you know that its a stupid question and they will let everyone else know that you just asked a stupid question, she added. One of the more recognizable faces around NASCAR over the years has been that of reporter Jamie Little. During her NASCAR Xfinity Series career, she finished once in the pole position and once in the top ten. Patrick removed the implants after having them for seven years. 2023 NBC Universal, All rights reserved. Still works for NASCAR.com and, Dillon Welch (2019, pit reporter for ARCA only). He was asked this week how much the team had gotten back. NASCAR announced Tuesday that it will make changes to the Cup car for road course events and a majority of races at tracks 1.058 mile and less. She used to drive as a full-timer at Bill McAnally Racing in the ARCA West and part-time in ARCA East. In January 2020, she debuted as a reporter for A&E Networks new show, Americas Top Dog. In 2013, she released her first book, titled Essential Car Care for Women, and has worked the red carpet for the ESPYs, in addition to hosting numerous NASCAR events away from the track. In 1998, her full-time career as a racer began, and she flourished to the NASCAR Pro series by 1999. There were even times in between then and now that Ive questioned what Im doing and wondering why Im doing it. In addition, Little was the first female to cover a televised Supercross and motocross event, and was one of the first female reporters in X Games history. The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. Eric Jacuzzi, NASCAR vice president of vehicle performance, said Tuesday on SiriusXM Speedway that the diffuser strakes are pieces that hang from the center of the diffuser underneath the car. They are cool and they will help you out. Then she started working for GIC-Mixon in 2005. NASCAR & Auto Racing Female NASCAR reporter doesn't set out to be first, doesn't shy away either. Ouendeno, 23, joined Daniels at Rick Ware Racing this season after going through the pit crew diversity program. Are you looking for fast and fabulous women in the racing field? Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. She also served as a reporter for ABC/ESPN and FOX covering the American Le Mans Series and Stadium Super Trucks. Early in her NASCAR broadcasting career, Vincie lent a hand for SPEEDs coverage of the 2012 season-ending NASCAR Awards Ceremony from Las Vegas. Before we get to know the drivers better, let us look at an overview of the list. Had Bristol and Dover been added, it would have essentially created four different rule packages intermediate tracks, superspeedways, short tracks/road courses with wet weather equipment and short tracks/road courses without wet weather equipment. Stavast currently resides in Las Vegas, Nev., with her fianc. Natalie Decker is a young and upcoming racer competing part-time at NASCAR Xfinity. [2] She has been called the "First Lady" of NASCAR Radio. For the 2021 ARCA series Little will team with analyst Phil Parsons and reporter Kate Osborne, while she also continues her other Nascar duties. Her first race was at the 2003 Florida Dodge Dealers and her last was at the 2004 Infineon 200. But it was in 2010, and she earned a total of one start achieving her record of World Truck Series at the Camping World Truck, where she finished in 111th place. They are basically second class citizens and the men will never let them race in the big time. It really is a family, she said. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), tire changers for the same team in NASCARs premier series. In 2013, Little released her first book, the Essential Car Care for Women, and has worked the red carpet for the ESPYs. She drove the #10 Sticks N Stuff Chevy for Davis Motorsports at Talladega in 2004. June 23, 2018, 9:51 PM. On the entrepreneurial side, Little and her husband own two Jimmy Johns franchises in Las Vegas and two Nothing Bundt Cakes stores in Carmel, Ind. The Wood Brothers changed crew chiefs in June, replacing Greg Erwin with Jonathan Hassler. At age 25 and a two-time Cup race winner, Jones could draw some interest. In 2021, she handles NFL game. Her love for racing began in her husband's short-track stock car. He got both his laps back and finished 11th. She made her debut in NASCAR Xfinity Series in the 2011 Iowa John Deere Dealers 250 (Iowa) and her last race was in the 2018 Ford EcoBoost 300 (Homestead). She currently resides in Charlotte and is the mother to identical twin boys. It meant so much to me, Daniels told NBC Sports. Jennifer In Driven 2 Honor Program (Source: U.S. Army). In 2005, she also raced in the Camping World Truck, where she made 29 starts in conclusion. I can separate racing from off the track.. Wendy Venturini (born January 30, 1979 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American reporter for the Performance Racing Network (PRN). On the morning of this years season-opening Cup race, Brehanna Daniels stood alone and shed tears. Chris Cwik. I want to get back to that. Guest analysts that returned in 2021 from 2020 were Aric Almirola, Ryan Blaney, Kurt Busch, Matt Crafton, Austin Dillon, Joey Logano, and Bubba Wallace. The Petty family built the camp in honor of Kyles son, Adam, who was killed in a crash at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 2000. Im just sitting there thinking like, Dang, I dont want to be the only one. I was hoping for someone to see me and then actually want to be a part of the sport. Among those scheduled to participate on the ride are drivers Richard Petty, Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace and Max Papis, former football star and senatorial candidate Herschel Walker and NBC Sports broadcaster Rick Allen. She was listed as one of the drivers for the #15 truck for Billy Ballew Motorsports as a teammate to Kyle Busch in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck. Little, in her 22nd year as a broadcaster in 2023 and embarking on her ninth DAYTONA 500 in February 2023, was named in November 2020 as the play-by-play voice of the ARCA Menards Series beginning in 2021, making her the first woman in history to call TV play-by-play for a national racing series. Vincie covered pit road for Truck Series races from 2015-2018. Last year, crew members and the crew chief were each suspended four races each for the violation but NASCAR changed the rule in the offseason. She works as broadcaster for NASCAR Cup Series races and sometimes as a pit reporter for races on PRN. Deegan debuted in 2018 through NASCAR K&N Pro Series West and has 18 races in her bag in just under three years. Dax Gerringer, an engineer with Kevin Harvicks team, returns to the track this weekend for the first time since being injured in a dirt bike incident. 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