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Brenna Schubert's Journey from $0.99 in the Bank to the Podium

Brenna Schubert's Journey from $0.99 in the Bank to the Podium

Written by Shift Up Now Athlete Brenna Schubert At age 20, I was fed up. I had made virtually no...
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Meet the Athlete: Melanie Johnson

Meet the Athlete: Melanie Johnson

Shift Up Now fans and supporters, it's time for another round of our “Meet the Athlete” series! Our goal is...
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Pressure is a Privilege: My Road to GT3

Pressure is a Privilege: My Road to GT3

Written by Therese Lahlouh I was 32 years old the first time I took a green flag. I had always...
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Meet the Athlete: Charlotte Traynor

Meet the Athlete: Charlotte Traynor

Shift Up Now fans and supporters, it's time for another round of our “Meet the Athlete” series! Our goal is...
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Meet the Athlete: Loni Unser

Meet the Athlete: Loni Unser

Shift Up Now fans and supporters, it's time for another round of our “Meet the Athlete” series! Our goal is...
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Meet the Athlete: Michele Abbate

Meet the Athlete: Michele Abbate

Shift Up Now fans and supporters, it's time for another round of our “Meet the Athlete” series! Our goal is...
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Meet the Athlete: Sarah Montgomery

Meet the Athlete: Sarah Montgomery

Shift Up Now fans and supporters, it's time for another round of our “Meet the Athlete” series! Our goal is...
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Meet the Athlete: Hannah Grisham

Meet the Athlete: Hannah Grisham

Shift Up Now fans and supporters, it's time for another round of our “Meet the Athlete” series! Our goal is...
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Meet the Athlete: Tatiana Calderón

Meet the Athlete: Tatiana Calderón

Shift Up Now fans and supporters, it's time for another round of our brand-new series, “Meet the Athlete.” Our goal...
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Playin’ in the Dirt at the DirtFish Women in Motorsport Summit

March 19, 2024
By Michele Abbate On Saturday, March 2nd, I had the honor of being one of the panelists at the DirtFish Women in Motorsport Summit in Snoqualmie, WA. The event exceeded all my expectations, and despite some dreary weather, the enthusiasm of the attendees was through the roof! The other summit panelists included legend Michele Mouton, […]
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She Always Prefers The Driver's Seat

February 5, 2024
By Ariel Ream There's no better day than the Sunday before Memorial Day. Every year on race day, I wake up like a little kid on Christmas. I hurry my husband out of bed at 5:00am so we can beat traffic and get a great parking spot (one that allows us to get out of […]
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It’s Never Too Late to Make a Change, Part II

December 7, 2023
By: Heather Hadley In case you missed it, I’ve been reflecting on my first season in the Mazda MX-5 Cup series, and you can check out Part I here to get caught up! Rounds 5 & 6: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca holds a special place in my heart because it was […]
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It’s Never Too Late to Make a Change, Part I: Heather Hadley Reflects on First Mazda MX-5 Cup Season

October 31, 2023
By Heather Hadley A little over a year ago, I had my sights set on NASCAR. I wanted to go late-model racing at the biggest short track events of the year. I had already started calling teams to get an idea of pricing and when I could start. I gathered all the information I could […]
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How Social Media Revved Up My Racing Career

August 23, 2023
by Sabré Cook In the realm of motorsports, the pursuit of a professional career on the racetrack has always been synonymous with a relentless demand for financial backing. While not unlike traditional sports where dedication, consistency and perseverance can often propel individuals toward success, the world of racing requires additional financial resources that won’t allow […]
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