Shelly Anderson is one of only five women to win an NHRA national event in a professional category. Shelly made her NHRA debut at Pomona in 1991 and has been a regular on the series ever since. She holds the NHRA speed record for a Top Fuel Dragster with a run of 316.23mph.
U.S.A.F. Lt. Col. Eileen Marie Collins is the first woman ever selected to be a space shuttle pilot and the first woman to command a space shuttle. In the Air Force she was a T-38 instructor pilot and a C-141 aircraft commander. Today she has flown more than 5,000 hours in more than 30 type of aircraft.
Gina Ferraro Top Fuel Drag racer from Yorba Linda, CA
On May 7, 1977, Janet Guthrie not only made her presence known by being the first woman to drive at Indy, she also set an Indianapolis 500 qualifying lap-speed record; placed 9th at Indy in 1978.
"It (racing) is a matter of spirit, not strength. It is a matter of doing your best each little moment. There's never a break. You must have desire, a very intense desire to keep going."
Diane Holl the first woman to be chief engineer of a race winner in modern Indy-car history.
Susan Kirby of Belmont CA set the Women's World Public Highway Land Speed Record at the Silver State Classic Challenge open road race in Ely, Nevada. Driving a DEVEK Porsche 928, she covered the 90 mile distance on State Highway 318 in eastern Nevada at an average speed of 167.675 mph, with radar speeds of 193 and 197 mph.
Denise McCluggage Journalist/author/racing car driver, she's been around long enough to remember running boards, but not gas headlamps. As a driver she has won trophies on three continents in rallying and racing. Chief among her victories: first GT, Sebring (Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta); Copa de Damas, Grand Prix of Venezuela (Porsche 550 RS); 1st in class, Rallye de Monte Carlo (Ford Falcon).
Patty Moise The first woman to lead a NASCAR Busch Series race (at Road Atlanta in 1987) and the first woman to win a Bud Pole at a superspeedway (at Talladega in 1988). In addition, Moise holds the record for the highest finish by a woman in a NASCAR Busch Series race, with a seventh-place at Talldega in 1995.
Shirley Muldowny was the first driver, male or female, to repeat as NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) Winston World Champion and the first driver to win the Championship three times: 1977, 1980, and 1982.
Stacy Paul considered by many to be Shirley Muldowney's heir apparent, Stacy competes in a class of dragsters known as Junior Fuel Eliminator.
Katja Poensgen, 21, of Germany, became the first woman to win an international motorcycle racing title. She topped all in the Supermono Cup series on a Suzuki 750 at Brands Hatch, UK, Aug. 2nd, 1998
Cristen Powell
Two years ago Cristen became the second youngest driver to ever win an NHRA Professional national event title when she claimed the Top Fuel title at the Mopar Parts Nationals less than two months after her 18th birthday.
Quicktime Movie: Cristen runs her career best at Prolong Northwest Nationals
Angelle Seeling (Savoie)
Angelle set a national motorcycle speed record by negotiating the quarter mile at Reading, Pa., in 7.373 seconds, the fastest pass ever by an NHRA pro stock motorcycle by either a man or woman to earn her first NHRA victory.
Lyn St. James
Lyn St. James has set 31 national and international speed records over her 15 year career in auto racing. She is also the first woman to win a professional road race driving solo and is the first woman to drive faster than 200 mph on an oval track. Off the track she serves as an advisor for Ford Motor Co.
Pamela Vaters
Driver of Boogie Van monster truck. Pamela is the first and only female monster truck driver to qualify for the Penda Point Series.
USRA Article
Julie Wilkinson
Julie Wilkinson was an avid Canadian motorist, one time racer, and automotive writer. She died earlier this year at the age of 37. In 1991 Julie was runner-up for the AJAC "Journalist of the Year" for her work in CarGuide Magazine. She was also a guest journalist for the Toronto Star. She previously raced Porches, and IROC Z-28's competetively in Canada.
U.S.A.F. Lt. Col. Eileen Marie Collins is the first woman ever selected to be a space shuttle pilot and the first woman to command a space shuttle. In the Air Force she was a T-38 instructor pilot and a C-141 aircraft commander. Today she has flown more than 5,000 hours in more than 30 type of aircraft.
Gina Ferraro Top Fuel Drag racer from Yorba Linda, CA
On May 7, 1977, Janet Guthrie not only made her presence known by being the first woman to drive at Indy, she also set an Indianapolis 500 qualifying lap-speed record; placed 9th at Indy in 1978.
"It (racing) is a matter of spirit, not strength. It is a matter of doing your best each little moment. There's never a break. You must have desire, a very intense desire to keep going."
Diane Holl the first woman to be chief engineer of a race winner in modern Indy-car history.
Susan Kirby of Belmont CA set the Women's World Public Highway Land Speed Record at the Silver State Classic Challenge open road race in Ely, Nevada. Driving a DEVEK Porsche 928, she covered the 90 mile distance on State Highway 318 in eastern Nevada at an average speed of 167.675 mph, with radar speeds of 193 and 197 mph.
Denise McCluggage Journalist/author/racing car driver, she's been around long enough to remember running boards, but not gas headlamps. As a driver she has won trophies on three continents in rallying and racing. Chief among her victories: first GT, Sebring (Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta); Copa de Damas, Grand Prix of Venezuela (Porsche 550 RS); 1st in class, Rallye de Monte Carlo (Ford Falcon).
Patty Moise The first woman to lead a NASCAR Busch Series race (at Road Atlanta in 1987) and the first woman to win a Bud Pole at a superspeedway (at Talladega in 1988). In addition, Moise holds the record for the highest finish by a woman in a NASCAR Busch Series race, with a seventh-place at Talldega in 1995.
Shirley Muldowny was the first driver, male or female, to repeat as NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) Winston World Champion and the first driver to win the Championship three times: 1977, 1980, and 1982.
Stacy Paul considered by many to be Shirley Muldowney's heir apparent, Stacy competes in a class of dragsters known as Junior Fuel Eliminator.
Katja Poensgen, 21, of Germany, became the first woman to win an international motorcycle racing title. She topped all in the Supermono Cup series on a Suzuki 750 at Brands Hatch, UK, Aug. 2nd, 1998
Cristen Powell
Two years ago Cristen became the second youngest driver to ever win an NHRA Professional national event title when she claimed the Top Fuel title at the Mopar Parts Nationals less than two months after her 18th birthday.
Quicktime Movie: Cristen runs her career best at Prolong Northwest Nationals
Angelle Seeling (Savoie)
Angelle set a national motorcycle speed record by negotiating the quarter mile at Reading, Pa., in 7.373 seconds, the fastest pass ever by an NHRA pro stock motorcycle by either a man or woman to earn her first NHRA victory.
Lyn St. James
Lyn St. James has set 31 national and international speed records over her 15 year career in auto racing. She is also the first woman to win a professional road race driving solo and is the first woman to drive faster than 200 mph on an oval track. Off the track she serves as an advisor for Ford Motor Co.
Pamela Vaters
Driver of Boogie Van monster truck. Pamela is the first and only female monster truck driver to qualify for the Penda Point Series.
USRA Article
Julie Wilkinson
Julie Wilkinson was an avid Canadian motorist, one time racer, and automotive writer. She died earlier this year at the age of 37. In 1991 Julie was runner-up for the AJAC "Journalist of the Year" for her work in CarGuide Magazine. She was also a guest journalist for the Toronto Star. She previously raced Porches, and IROC Z-28's competetively in Canada.
V8 front engine wasser pumper oh yeah! hehehehehee 
j/k interesting post
