by Shannon McIntosh in Community, Racing
A 23 year old woman’s 18 year racing career has a pointed perspective on Sir Stirling Moss’ opinion that women don’t have the mental aptitude to race. I remember back when I raced USAC Midgets (a 900 pound, 400 horsepower beast of a machine), and someone told my dad “she looks and acts like a [...]
by Shannon McIntosh in Community, Racing
I’ve never been a very good spectator; I don’t sit still well, and I don’t like to not be a part of the fun. Last weekend was the INDYCAR season opener in St. Petersburg, Florida (where I reside) and it would be the first race of the year I would attend, and as a spectator. [...]
by Shannon McIntosh in Community, Racing
What it Means for the Sport as First Woman Ever to Earn Pole Position at Daytona 500 I’ve never been a part of the rainbows and butterflies girl-power sorority, but of course, I have a strong opinion and position on women in motorsports. When Danica said she’s always approached her career with the mindset that [...]
by Shannon McIntosh in Community, Racing
Photo credit of car #18 Van Diemen DP08 Mazda: Tom Turk Photo “What do you do?” That’s a broad question, huh? Well, we all do something, don’t we? It’s a question that comes up most every time strangers meet. “I’m a race car driver,” and I proceed to ask “what do you do?” The response [...]
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