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Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Announces Class of 2027

The 10-member class was unveiled last week at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach and will be formally inducted at a ceremony in Daytona Beach, Florida, next March.
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asmine Salinas: She Didn’t Start Racing Young… Now She’s Driving 300+ MPH

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Race nights look effortless from the grandstands, but the real story is what it takes to keep showing up week after week. I’m joined by Chelsea Martin, a 19-year-old Sport Compact racer from Shepherd, Michigan, and she brings the kind of grounded honesty that makes grassroots motorsports so relatable. We talk about the family thread that pulled her into racing, starting with her grandpa’s time in Street Stock and her earliest memories of being at the track at two years old, completely hooked on the noise and the speed.
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Chelsea also shares what life looks like off the track. She works part-time at a local library, stays fully enrolled in college, and studies mortuary science with the goal of becoming a funeral director while also helping with removals for a local funeral home. That mix of responsibility and ambition is a big part of women in motorsports today, especially in local racing where you build your program with grit, family support, and long nights in the shop.
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We get into the practical racing decisions that fans don’t always see: Crystal Motor Speedway changing its classes, the impact of losing a four-cylinder option, and why Chelsea is switching her season to I-96 Speedway in Ionia. She explains the learning curve of a bigger track, and the travel reality of hauling an hour and a half or more when your biggest pit crew is your dad. If you love Michigan dirt track racing, Sport Compact racing, or stories about how drivers adapt to keep chasing speed, this conversation is for you.
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Fuel Her Future: Volume 1 – Driver Stories is a powerful and inspiring debut eBook by Melinda Russell and the Women’s Motorsports Network, created to shine a spotlight on the resilience, determination, and passion of women in racing.

This collection brings together a series of compelling, story-driven profiles that go far beyond the track. Each chapter introduces a different woman—drivers from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and stages of life—who share one common thread: they refused to give up on their dreams. From comeback stories after injury, to racers building careers on tight budgets, to women balancing motherhood, careers, and competition, these stories highlight the real-life challenges and triumphs that define the journey in motorsports.

As described in the opening pages, these women race through adversity—financial struggles, stereotypes, setbacks, and personal battles—proving that “resilience has horsepower” and that success isn’t just about winning, but about refusing to quit . The eBook captures the emotional depth behind the helmet, revealing the unseen sacrifices, determination, and courage that fuel every lap.

Readers will be inspired by stories like:
  • A driver fighting her way back after a devastating crash
  • A young racer building a career from the ground up with grit and resourcefulness
  • A mom, nurse, and racer balancing family life with her passion
  • A multi-generational racing family passing down the love of the sport
  • A late bloomer proving it’s never too late to chase a dream
  • A young driver earning her first checkered flag through persistence and belief

More than just a collection of racing stories, this eBook is a celebration of women in motorsports and a reminder that there is no single path to success. It speaks to racers, families, fans, and dreamers alike—anyone who has ever faced doubt and chosen to keep going.

Fuel Her Future: Volume 1 – Driver Stories is not just about racing—it’s about courage, identity, and the unstoppable drive to stay on the track, no matter what.

NOTE: These fictional stories were based on real events, however, no real names were used in this book.

 

Jasmine Salinas: She Didn’t Start Racing Young… Now She’s Driving 300+ MPH

 

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A lot of people picture an NHRA Top Fuel driver as someone who grew up with unlimited passes and a polished pipeline to the pros. Our conversation with Jasmine Salinas tells a different story, one built on work boots, family pressure, and a scrap business in San Jose, California that taught her how to grind long before she ever went 334 miles an hour. We talk about what it really feels like to enter drag racing later than most, then have to “fast track” your learning in front of fans, sponsors, and competitors.
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Jasmine walks us through the moments that changed everything: discovering Top Fuel for the first time at an NHRA national event, realizing women were already winning at the highest level, and deciding to climb the ladder the right way. We get into the unglamorous but essential steps, from licensing and Top Alcohol Dragster seat time to learning how a race team functions day to day. She also shares why she turned down an early Top Fuel opportunity, and how patience can be a competitive advantage when you’re building confidence, consistency, and control.
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We also go deep on the business reality of motorsports funding. Jasmine explains how Scrappers Racing mixes NHRA and IHRA events, why eighth-mile racing can be a smart strategy for part-time teams, and what fans often miss about the cost of putting on a show. If you care about women in motorsports, drag racing sponsorship, or the mindset behind elite performance, this one delivers. Subscribe, share with a racing friend, and leave us a review with the biggest risk you’ve taken for your dream.
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Women in Motorsports Just Got a Soundtrack

 

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Get ready… we’ve got something exciting for you.

We’re launching brand-new music inspired by women in motorsports—songs created to capture the energy, passion, and spirit of racing.

🎶 Release Schedule:

  • Women of the Fast Lane — Available April 23
  • Girls of the Grid — Available April 26

Each track is designed to be your go-to anthem—whether you're heading to the track, working in the shop, or just living the racing life.

💥 Only $1.29 per download

This is just the start. More original motorsports music is on the way, and you’ll be the first to hear about it.

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"The Enthusiast’s Guide to Collector Cars: A Journey Through Automotive History, Culture, and Passion” – the Ultimate Reference for Automotive Enthusiasts – is Now Available

CINCINNATI, Ohio (April 20, 2026) – Greg Stanley, a car specialist consultant with more than 25 years of insight and analytical experience in the collector car market, has written the ultimate “handbook” for the car enthusiast, “The Enthusiast’s Guide to Collector Cars: A Journey Through Automotive History, Culture, and Passion.”


 

At 400 pages, including more than 140 images, the majority of which are provided by RM Sotheby’s, the book is directed to “any new car enthusiast, whether they’re 10 or 100,” says Stanley. “It’s for people who just like cars or their kids who like cars, or folks who are getting into the hobby. It’s a way for them to have a broad look at all the eras, from the early brass era to today’s Hyper Cars.”


 

Chapters include Foundations – the basics; Eras of Collecting – from the 1890s through the present; Culture and Community – movie cars, tours and rallies; and Collector’s Tool Kit – glossary, resources, directories and missing legends.


 

“Hopefully it gives a wide viewpoint of the hobby as a whole. That’s my goal,” adds Stanley, who also hosts a popular YouTube show, “The Collector Car Podcast.” 

 

More than 50 high-profile entities in the car collector world are contributors to the book, including concours experts and representatives from museums and clubs, such as Alex Hirschi (Supercar Blondie), Bruce Meyer, Jay Leno, Lyn St. James, Pixar’s Jay Ward, Pebble Beach’s Sandra Button, Wayne Carina, and many others.


 

Highlights of the book:

• The Joy of Collecting: What makes certain cars more than machines – from the artistry of design to the emotion of nostalgia.

• Build Your Knowledge and Confidence: Collector-car terminology, market trends and ownership insights are demystified.

• The Collector’s Tool Kit: A practical guide to top resources, museums, and car clubs, plus tips on insurance, storage, documentation and restoration.


 

“The book is for new enthusiasts ready to dip a toe into the world of collector cars,” adds Stanley. “It’s built to be an easy, enjoyable starting point that informs without overwhelming.”


 

This first edition of “The Enthusiast’s Guide to Collector Cars” is part of a structured series rollout, with the next editions already in development. The Porsche volume is scheduled for release in October 2026, followed be a Ferrari edition in April 2027, with additional titles continuing each April and October.


 

The cost is $24.95 (plus shipping) and it may be purchased by going to https://enthusiastsguide.thecollectorcarpodcast.com/.


 

The initial launch of the book will take place at America’s Packard Museum in Dayton, Ohio, on April 24. Information on the event may be found at https://www.americaspackardmuseum.org/2026-packard-spring-fling


 

A list of other upcoming book signings and appearances may be found at https://thecollectorcarpodcast.com/


 

Accredited media interested in reviewing the book or interviewing the author should contact Judy Stropus at jvstropus@gmail.com.

About Greg Stanley:

Greg Stanley is a car specialist consultant, with expertise in Enzo-Era Ferraris, first-generation Mustangs, and Shelbys. He is an IAC/PFA Ferrari judge at prestigious events such as Cavallino Classic, Concordo Italiano, and Ferrari’s Annual Experience.


 

He is also the creator and host of The Collector Car Podcast, now with over 400 episodes, which reaches a global audience of enthusiasts through YouTube and newsletter platforms. 

 

He is an experienced concours judge whose focus is on helping enthusiasts better understand the market and enjoy the hobby. He was also involved in the RM Sotheby’s sale of the Ferrari 330 LM/250 GTO, which achieved $51.7 million, one of the most significant collector car transactions ever. Stanley resides in Cincinnati, Ohio. (image courtesy of Greg Stanley)

 

 

 

Derek Bell MBE Honored by Road Racing Drivers Club in Long Beach


 

Proceeds from sponsorships, ticket sales and silent auctions at gala benefit The Mark Donohue Foundation

LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 17, 2026) – The Road Racing Drivers Club honored Hall of Famer Derek Bell MBE at a gala on Thursday at the Westin Hotel in Long Beach, California, in advance of the 51st Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Bell's racing career is one of the most successful diverse and wide-ranging of any British racing driver.


 

A capacity crowd of racing luminaries representing a variety of racing series, including INDYCAR, IMSA and NHRA, along with such racing champions as Mario Andretti, Indy 500 winners Tony Kanaan and Arie Luyendyk, and McLaren's Zak Brown were in attendance at the dinner presented by Firestone.


 

Bell is best known as the consummate endurance sports car driver who won the Le Mans 24 Hours five times, the Daytona 24 Hours three times and the World Sports Car Championship twice.


 

The evening featured Derek's son, Justin, as M.C., assisting RRDC president Bobby Rahal during the leather-chairs interview on the stage. Memories poured out from Derek's time with Ferrari, Porsche and other marques, his five victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and his heartwarming Le Mans podium finish in 1995 with son Justin.


 

"Derek's career demonstrated remarkable longevity," said Rahal. "He competed in major endurance races from the late 1960s through the mid-1990s, even sharing the cockpit at Le Mans with his son, Justin, and finishing on the podium in a McLaren F1 GTR in 1995. By the time he stepped away from top level competition, Derek Bell had accumulated more than 50 race victories and a reputation as one of the finest and most respected drivers of his era." 


 

"This is a great honor," said Derek. "America is so big to me in my life. I'm married to an American. And so to get an award for all the racing and the pleasure that I got out of it, [I hope] it gives some other people on the way pleasure as well. And I think what has been created that I've been part of in all these years is making sports cars such a big class of racing. No thanks to me, particularly, but all of us who are in it. I just have so much grace for people like Al Holbert who had me on board and Bob Akin, and people like that."


 

Said Justin, "Isn't it fun to be honored for being part of honoring your dad? And what an opportunity. And, I think, in the history of the RRDC, it's probably a first to be able to do that. I'm so proud of him and what he's achieved. Two things: I am proud to host this gala and then proud to honor him. So very special."


 

Other Bell family members in attendance were Justin's daughter Tallulah. Justin was also joined by his partner Mailani DeYoung.


 

Jim Michaelian, Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President and CEO, who passed away just weeks before the gala, was recognized for his more than five decades of success with the Grand Prix with tributes in a video from Bobby Rahal, Mario Andretti and Roger Penske, and by motorsports journalist Marshall Pruett at the podium. Family members, including Michaelian's wife Mary, their sons Bob and Michael and brother-in-law Frank Thompson, were acknowledged in the audience.


 

"You often think about someone's achievements as 'they won this, have these many trophies, been crowned champion so many times,'" said Pruett. "None of those things apply when we speak about Jim. Not that he didn't have success as a driver. This is a man who ran a motor race. Yet was a champion to us. A champion of a person."

 

 

 

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Fallon Tucker Constantino: What An IMSA Safety Dispatcher Really Does

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You can love racing and still have no idea how it actually works. That’s why we sat down with Fallon Constantino, an IMSA race control safety dispatcher who lives in the space most fans never see: the radios, the response plan, and the split-second coordination that turns a crash into a safe, controlled reset.
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We talk through Fallon’s unconventional path into motorsports, from early motorcycle club racing jobs and manual scoring to the moment she finally observed IMSA race control in 2019 and instantly recognized the complexity and precision. Fallon breaks down how race control is organized, how decisions flow, and what her role looks like when debris hits the track or a car stops in a dangerous place. If you’ve ever wondered who talks to fire, medical, wreckers, and recovery trucks, this conversation makes it real.
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The bigger takeaway is career-focused: motorsports is an ecosystem with opportunities far beyond driving, and women in motorsports belong in every corner of it. Fallon shares blunt, practical advice on getting started through flagging and corner marshaling, building relationships, finding mentors, and using LinkedIn and personal branding wisely. We also dig into the mindset it takes to “have the audacity” to introduce yourself to leaders and create your own openings.
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Kendra Sommer: She Quit Her Reporting Job To Build A Motorsports Media Career

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She got told “nobody really cares about motorsports” and made a decision that changed everything. We’re talking with Kendra Sommer, a former TV news reporter who quits her job, flies to the SEMA Show with no network, and turns that leap into real momentum and a real business in automotive media. If you’ve ever wanted a career in motorsports content, this story hits that exact nerve: fear, hustle, and the moment you decide to bet on yourself.
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We get into what it actually takes to build CWK Media, from creating a credible brand, to working trade shows like SEMA and PRI, to earning referrals that keep the pipeline full. Kendra shares unforgettable shoots and lessons from the road, including documenting the Hot Rod Power Tour, producing features in Saudi Arabia, and filming a Mercury Racing project that involved 175 mph on a boat. We also talk about the unsexy part that makes the work look effortless: pre-production planning, schedules, interview prep, and keeping a crew aligned when everything changes fast.
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Then the conversation takes a sharp, fascinating turn into her new “Getaway Car” segment, a blend of automotive history and true crime storytelling that’s already pulling huge attention online. Along the way we touch NASCAR access, the rise of streaming and motorsports documentaries, and why women in motorsports still fight for attention, sponsorship, and respect even as the culture improves.
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