Women Take The Wheel

01/09/2024

Here is a great opportunity for college students who are interested in getting into the business of motorsports. IMS offers a great hands-on education for working at the races.

Check out the link below on applying, and take a listen to the with IMS on the benefits of their college program: https://www.wishtv.com/podcast-episode/interested-in-a-career-in-motorsports-kennya-santiago-from-ims-tells-us-about-at-the-opportunities-for-college-students-in-2023/

01/08/2024

One of the things I love about Podcast, is learning about all the different motorsports out there! Ellen Greenleaf joined me at the Performance Racing Industry show to teach me about off-shore powerboat racing! I was also fascinated to learn about her connection to the very 1st Indy 500 winner. Listen, Like and subscribe today!

https://www.wishtv.com/podcast-episode/learning-all-about-off-shore-powerboat-racing-and-indy-500-history-from-ellen-greenleaf/

01/04/2024

Congratulations goes out to Paige Coughlin! So happy for you! 2024 is already starting out to be an incredible year for her!

Some of y’all know Johnny as the team manager for Golden Child, but now he is also my fiancé! I am super excited for what the future holds for us, on and off the race track. We met through drag racing and now we race together! We also enjoy working together at his high performance shop, J&J Racing Engines. I am very excited to share this with y’all and can’t wait to turn on win lights with my fiancé in 2024!💍❤️

12/22/2023

This was a dream podcast! I sat down to talk with the First Lady of Motorsports - Linda Vaughn! And we weren't alone. This podcast was recorded at Performance Racing Industry in front of everyone in the new PRI Paddock Podcast Studio! I could have talked to her all day about all her memories as a racing ambassado! Listen, like and subscribe!

https://www.wishtv.com/podcast-episode/linda-vaughn-is-the-first-lady-of-motorsports-a-racing-ambassador-all-around-cool-lady/

12/15/2023

Grateful to be "Featured Podcast of the Week" at WISH-TV & the All Indiana Podcast Network! We talked about the Performance Racing Industry show, the women I got to talk to and how more women are getting into motorsports. (Also excuse the puffy face and eyes... Work holiday party last night, lol.)

Each Friday on Daybreak we highlight a podcast from the All INdiana Podcast Network that we think you’ll love.  This week we are featuring Women Take the Wheel.  Nikki talks to PRI Executive Editor, Meredith Kaplan burns, about the PRI Show and how it has grown over the years.  This episode was...

12/11/2023

What a great weekend for Women Take The Wheel at the Performance Racing Industry Show 2023! I met up with several past guests from the podcasts, recorded several podcasts that will post in the upcoming weeks and met so many more incredible women in motorsports! Thank you for everyone who stopped by to say hi and catch up! Get updates on everyone in the captions below!

12/05/2023

It's PRI Week in Indy! Today on I have on PPerformance Racing IndustryExecutive Editor - Meredith Kaplan Burns! We talk about the how the has grown over the years, how she got into the business and what it takes to be an editor of the industry leading magazine! Listen and subscribe now!

https://www.wishtv.com/podcast-episode/its-pri-show-week-and-we-have-pri-executive-editor-meredith-kaplan-burns-in-the-studio/

12/04/2023

It's Performance Racing Industry Show week!! Please stop by to see me and chat at Booth 1908 - the Clark Copper Head Gaskets booth. I will be recording some podcasts on the spot, and setting up other future podcasts. Can't wait to see everyone!

12/01/2023

Are you ready for Performance Racing Industry show next week? My advice: wear comfy shoes! One year I thought I wore cute comfy shoes... I was wrong! So many steps! What is your advice for a 1st timer?

11/27/2023

It is on! I will be interviewing the one and only Linda Vaughn at Performance Racing Industry show on Friday, December 8th at 1:30p! Check out the video below on where the this brand new PRI Podcast booth will be located!

https://www.wishtv.com/podcasts/women-take-the-wheel/

11/17/2023

On this week's I am talking the business of motorsports and social media with the Founder and CEO of Reine Digital & Consulting - Lauren Edwards. She is blazing a trail, shaping social media voices for athletes and brands. Find out how Jimmie Johnson encouraged her to take the leap and start her own company, how she grew her business and hear a couple behind-the-scenes stories from some of her popular posts, that you probably clicked on and liked! Listen and subscribe now!

https://www.wishtv.com/podcast-episode/for-lauren-edwards-when-jimmie-johnson-tells-you-to-start-your-own-company-you-start-your-own-company/

11/01/2023

Are you going to in December? Something new Performance Racing Industry has this year is a guest podcast booth. I am so excited to be invited to do my podcast live on Friday, Dec 8 at 1p! My scheduled guest is Crash Gladys. I am so excited for the opportunity! I hope to see everyone at the show!

10/30/2023

She juggles a lot: She's a mom, NHRA Driver and March of Dimes Ambassador. You'll be hearing a lot about Deni Jensen Racing as she teams up with Randy Meyer Racing to compete in Top Alcohol Dragster next season. Find out how racing has become a true family bonding experience for Deni and her plans for 2024.

Listen and subscribe: https://www.wishtv.com/podcast-episode/meet-deni-jensen-nhra-driver-mom-and-march-of-dimes-ambassador/

10/19/2023

Looking to give your client the best racing experience? Then Sarah Marie Tonsmeire is the woman you want to call! On this week's she tells us what her busy job entails, the hard work she put in to grow her motorsports business and the holiday passion project inspired by her beloved Paw Paw!

Click the link to listen! 👇
https://www.wishtv.com/podcast-episode/want-to-give-your-client-the-ultimate-racing-experience-sarah-tonsmeire-is-the-person-to-call/

10/17/2023

Congratulations to Leah Pruett for winning the ! The very first guest also got Tony Stewart Racing Nitro their first double-up win! Oh yeah - she's also the Top Fuel points leader heading into the last two races of the year!!

10/16/2023

Shout out to Erica Enders Racing for becoming the "Winningest Woman in Motorsports!" She captured win #47 yesterday at the NHRA Congrats to Erica and her team!

10/16/2023

A HUGE Congratulations goes out to Julie Nataas Racing tonight! She is the 2023 NHRA TAD World Champion! We're so proud of you Julie!! You earned this!

2023 WORLD CHAMPIONS 😭

10/04/2023

Wishing the best for Angie Smith Racing as she recovers from her crash this past weekend!

❤️ In case you are unaware, member Angie Smith Racing crashed her motorcycle in NHRA qualifying at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday. She was immediately taken to the hospital with 2 broken feet & severe road rash on her right arm. Fortunately, she will make a full recovery, though it will not always be easy.

But she has something in common with fellow Lucas Alliance member Michele Abbate, which essentially means the rules of healing go out the window.

Michele broke her ankle in a fiery Trans Am crash in July, but guess what? She was racing again 2.5 months later!

There is no better shoutout than to these two warriors on today’s ! Angie & Michele are two of the hardest working ladies in the world of racing. They each emphasize health & fitness to keep them at the top of their craft, they each have serious grit & determination while approaching any of life’s tasks and neither one of them ever gives up on a challenge!

Angie, we already know how you will approach your recovery, and we are confident you’ve got this! And if Michele’s story earlier this season is any sort of inspiration, then 2024 better look out!! 💪

Matt Smith Racing NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Shift Up Now The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli

10/01/2023

Prayers for Angie Smith today🙏 She had a bad incident on her bike yesterday and is in the hospital. According to a post from their racing account - "she has two broken feet and bad road rash." Sending good thoughts her way.

07/28/2023

For second generation drag racer Sarah Allen - Racing is all about family! In her rookie year in the Top Alcohol Ranks, she recently earned her first 2 round wins! Not only that, she is working hard to make a good impression on the drivers younger than her and bringing awareness to Juvenile Diabetes Research. Listen to the great conversation we had this week about who inspired her and advice she has gotten from her Dad!
Allen Racing
https://www.wishtv.com/podcast-episode/racing-is-a-family-affair-for-2nd-generation-drag-racer-sarah-allen/

07/06/2023

It was great to have McKenna Haase stop by the WISH-TV studios for an appearance on Life Style Live today. She talked to Cody Adams about the part her faith plays in her racing team.

Meet McKenna Haase, a remarkable 26-year-old racecar driver hailing from Des Moines, Iowa. McKenna’s passion for racing ignited when she had a chance encounter with NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne at a shopping mall during her third grade. Fuelled by her love for the sport, she founded her own race team...

06/29/2023

Way to go Lauren Freer! The first woman to double up at an NHRA National Event!

06/15/2023

New Podcast Alert!🚨 I talk to one of most accomplished women I have ever met, who has an incredible story to tell about following her dream to race. And she does it all putting her faith first. On this week's meet Sprint Car driver and team owner McKenna Haase. Find out which NASCAR star kickstarted her passion for racing and learn about the non-profit association she started to help introduce kids to motorsports.

🔊Listen now wherever you download podcasts or click on the link below.

https://www.wishtv.com/podcast-episode/she-drives-owns-a-sprint-car-team-she-created-runs-a-non-profit-organization-what-doesnt-mckenna-haase-do/

05/23/2023

Congrats to Maddi Gordon! So excited to see her compete in Top Alcohol Funny Car!


https://www.nhra.com/news/2023/maddi-gordon-takes-first-steps-earn-top-alcohol-funny-car-license?fbclid=IwAR0scAXK9kU-AAuINA02o89iYK9_sSlegKavaiVtB4cfjTKpBb2en_jciYY

Maddi Gordon, daughter of two-time NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Doug Gordon, has begun working towards her NHRA competition license in anticipation of a Top Alcohol Funny Car debut in 2024.

05/22/2023

It's Indy 500 week and that means the return of the "Indianapolis 500 Ladies Oldtimers" lunch. Susannah Stapp is back and we chat about her family's racing connections, oldtimers and changes she's seen for women at the track in past years. Also - why she always has a police riot guard shield in her car. (It's a very good reason!)

Listen and download now!

Susannah Stapp is back to talk Indy 500 Ladies Oldtimers lunch, dirt racing and changes for women at the track. WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic -

05/22/2023

I am so excited for what the Della Penna Foundation is doing to expose more girls to opportunities in motorsports. WISH-TV was able to catch up with them at IMS yesterday to talk to about their initiative! (Both women on previous podcasts: Michelle Della Penna and zeedrives)
https://www.wishtv.com/monthofmay/della-penna-foundation-works-to-get-more-women-in-motorsports/?fbclid=IwAR2tj3ixZBgu5q5HXRDKfR8a1wAl-fanZD1E6nzVBYt4dMawR3m6gcYSRe0

SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH) — Women are underrepresented in all areas of motorsports. The Della Penna Foundation is working to change that by exposing young girls to all facets of the sport. It was founded by Michelle Della Penna, the daughter of IndyCar driver John Della Penna. She said for most of her...

05/08/2023

How cool is this: Not 1 but 3 female drivers competed in the Top Alcohol Dragster semifinals of the NHRA North Central Divisional race this weekend at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park! Way to go Jackie Rogge Fricke, Julie Nataas Racing & Jasmine Salinas.

05/05/2023

So excited for this week's podcast! I talk to Michelle Della Penna, the President and Founder of the Della Penna Foundation. She grew up in the Indy Car world and is now working to empower girls with knowledge and opportunities to work in motorsports. And the foundation has a lot going surrounding the Month of May in Indianapolis. Download and listen now!


https://www.wishtv.com/podcast-episode/how-michelle-della-penna-is-honoring-her-fathers-legacy-making-it-her-mission-to-give-girls-opportunities-in-motorsports/