Women Take The Wheel: Recent Episodes
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Meet the women who make a living around fast cars! Women Take The Wheel with host, Nikki Clark, takes you behind the scenes and introduces you to women in the racing world. Every week, Nikki has the latest news in racing in Indiana and around the country, and introduces you to women drivers, crew members, fans and more!
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 a great conversation about growing up in the NHRA racing community and learning from other women race car drivers in her class. We also discuss how she handles her diabetes while she races and what she is doing to bring awareness to juvenile diabetes research. Stay tuned.
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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 foundation to help introduce kids all over the country to motorsports and helps their get families get the resources they need to compete. And she does it all while putting her faith first. McKenna's journey to pursue her dream of racing is an amazing and inspirational story that I cannot wait for you to hear.
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If your interested in a career in motorsports, Indianapolis Motor Speedway has lots of opportunities for you to explore! Kennya Santiago tells us all about their College Program and all the paid internships they offer. Whatever field you are studying, they have something for you.
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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 race tracks to capture the perfect shot of a race car and the teams that makes them go fast! She also share tips and tricks for other aspiring photographers.
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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 long time and does WAY more than most people realize to keep the drag racing teams running. This week we talk about how she got into motorsports, who helped influence her passion for working in racing and what advice she has for girls who want to get into the business side of motorsports.
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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 company and what she is doing to bring motorsports companies together to do business.
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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 Women Take The Wheel, we talk about how she ended up drag racing, even though she was raised in a 'circle track' family, and why her parents weren't crazy about her riding a motorcycle. We also chat about what it's like working and living with her husband, five-time Champion, Matt Smith.
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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!
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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 their stories of special bonds created at the races with dad and the lessons they learned from them.
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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 with Chip Ganassi Racing. On this episode of Women Take the Wheel hear from Debbie Guild, PNC head of Enterprise Technology & Security as she talks about how the program works and why it holds a special place for her. Then listen to Anna Chatten, Gearbox Specialist on the #48 car of Jimmie Johnson, as she describes how being a women in INDYCAR has changed in the past 20 years.
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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 create Women in Motorsports North America. Find out how this program will help women in all roles, in all types of motorsports.
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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 bond these women all share and what they're doing to bring in the next generation to help carry on their legacy for years to come.
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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 to help other families through organ donation with 'Driven 2 Save Lives.' She shares memories of Bryan and how she has turned her family's tragedy into hope for others.
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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 #1 qualifying spot at just her fifth race and the final round appearance that made Pro Stock history!
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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, she explains what goes into running a race team on and off the track, what goes on behind-the-scenes at DSR that some people may not know about and the best business advice she has gotten from Don.
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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 race cars. Plus, she talks about what she is doing to inspire and mentor the next generation of jet car drivers. We also have a little fun as she tosses me a challenge for the next time I am at a race!
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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 and crew members. They share what lessons they have learned, that may help inspire others.
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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 talks about working her way up in the motorsports broadcasting world and she gives a behind-the-scenes glance at what it takes to do her job. and why she loves it.
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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 to go No Prep Racing and her sweet ride for 2022 - The Golden Child!
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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 it skyrocketed in popularity. Plus, she's also a social media guru and shares a few of her tips for motorsports media content.
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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 Street Bike and Top Fuel Dragster. Find out how she got to where she is today and her plans for the future.
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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, her plans for competing in Top Alcohol Dragster in 2022 and life on the road "urban camping."
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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.
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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 members gave her the best racing advice.
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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 up working with her Dad, Randy Meyer, on his race car and lining up against her sister, Megan Meyer, in Junior Dragsters.
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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 giving a voice to everyone in all motorsports. We also talk about this year's PRI Show and all the new things they have planned.
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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 sponsors and accelerate their social media. We've known each other for years, so we take a walk down memory lane to hear how she became a back-to-back TAD World champion and made the career switch.
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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 racing reality TV show, and pursuing her NASCAR dream.
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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 all types of cars at a young age in Norway, and made the voyage to America to live her dream of racing professionally.
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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 the Wheel we talk about the book she wrote about Warren Johnson, and the joy she gets from sharing stories about racers.
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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 of Media Relations for IMS. Find out what goes into putting on the Indy 500 behind-the-scenes, and when planning will start for the 2022 Indy 500.
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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 of wisdom from this experienced driver.
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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 racing began in a small Indiana town watching racing with her Opa and what advice she has for other women who want to pursue a career in social media.
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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 on a weekend of Drag Racing - and why you may not see as many of her famous Facebook Live broadcasts this summer.
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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 girls drive Junior Dragsters, work on their dad's Top Alcohol Funny Car and run their own business. Did I mention they are only 15 and 16?
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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 family, when she raced her first car, and when she gets really competitive!
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As she gets ready to make her Top Fuel Dragster Debut next week, we talk with Krista Baldwin about being a third generation drag racer and life off the track as a business woman and race car owner.
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Jessica Vejar and Kaylynn Simmons have unique jobs. They are among the few female crew members working in the Top Fuel and Nitro Funny Car ranks. They share how they got their start in racing, what it's like to be the only girl on a crew, and advice for other women wanting to get into racing.
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Today's guest is Tara Graves. She found her passion for racing at a very young age, and now with her husband Chris, put on the fastest growing racing series: Funny Car Chaos.
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On this episode of Women Take The Wheel, I sit down with the owner of JB Hinchman Incorporated - Nancy Chumbley. Hear how she became a racing fan and ended up owning the historic Indianapolis Company. She also shares some fun Indy Car stories!
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This week I have on Kristen Wentzell, VP on National Event Marketing for the NHRA. We talk women in the NHRA on the track and behind-the-scenes. And both of us being Minnesota girls, we reminisce about going to Brainerd International Raceway.
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On this episode we welcome Taylor Iacono. She is a 3rd generation racer who got her start in Juniors and now drives Super Street in Super Comp. We talk the ultra-competitive Sportsmen Category and Taylor's plans for the 2021 NHRA season.
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I talk with long-time auto writer, Susan Wade. Find out what sparked her passion for motorsports and she shares some of her more memorable driver stories.
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Professional race car driver Pippa Mann talks about her new initiative – Shift Up Now. Find out what she is doing to empower other women drivers.
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On today's episode we talk to Carrie Willhoff of Race Chick. When she started racing and couldn't find safety gear to fit women - she started her own company. Now she empowers other women drivers and fans.
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Nikki talks with Katie Butera of Apple Girl Art. Katie talks about the creative designs in her work, where she gets her ideas, what her favorite race car of all time is and how she draws inspiration from her famous grandfather!
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Nikki talks with Top Fuel Driver, Leah Pruett, who first started racing at the age of 8! Leah has some advice for young girls who want to race and she reveals what was going through her mind before walking away from her big crash in St Louis.
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Meet the women who make a livin' around fast cars! This is Women Take The Wheel podcast! Nikki Clark takes you behind the scenes and introducers you to women drivers, owners, crew members and fans of the racing world. Plus, Nikki brings you the latest in racing news in Indiana and beyond... from the All INdiana Podcast Network, this is Women Take The Wheel!
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