ENDERS-STEVENS RECOGNIZED FOR HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENTS IN FIA NEWSLETTER

GLENDORA, Calif. (April 17, 2015) – Erica Enders-Stevens, who made history as the first female world champion in the Pro Stock category of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series in 2014, was recently recognized in the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile’s Auto + Women in Motor Sport, a prestigious world racing newsletter identifying major achievements in racing by women.

The FIA, or the International Automobile Federation as it is known in English, is a global organization that aims to safeguard the rights and promote the interests of motorists and motorsports all across the world. The FIA is also the governing body for motor sport worldwide. It administers the rules and regulations for all international four-wheel motor sport including the FIA Formula One World Championship, FIA World Rally Championship, FIA World Touring Car Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship. The organization’s newsletter is dedicated to showcasing the power of women in racing around the globe and recognizing the achievements of these women.

Enders-Stevens is one of only three women to win a world championship in the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, joining a respected list that includes Top Fuel’s Shirley Muldowney and Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Angelle Sampey. She has 13 career victories, which puts her third on the all-time professional wins list by women. Her 2014 season was one for the ages, claiming six victories and six No. 1 qualifying efforts en route to her championship crown. The former NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League participant was clutch at the end of the season, racing her Elite Motorsports Chevy Camaro to victory in the final two events – at Las Vegas and Pomona, Calif. She also made more history at Las Vegas last April, becoming the first female winner of the K&N Horsepower Challenge specialty race, repeating that feat again this season. 

The Auto + Women in Motor Sport newsletter can be viewed at http://bit.ly/1Ea1yON.

Headquartered in Glendora, Calif., NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 24 national events featuring the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and the NHRA Drags: Street Legal Style presented by AAA. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street program and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League for youth ages 5 to 17. In addition, NHRA owns and operates five racing facilities: Atlanta Dragway in Georgia; Auto-Plus Raceway at Gainesville in Florida; National Trail Raceway in Ohio; Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis; and Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in Southern California. For more information, log on to NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

Dusty Brandel

President of the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association, Inc. Worked with Mike Hollander since Tapsis, Compuserve, etc. and has posted to the website since the beginning. First Female photo-journalist to be given a garage and pit pass for the NASCAR garage, 1972 at Ontario Motor Speedway. One of first seven female writers, photographers given access to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway garage and pits in 1971. Past President of Greater Los Angeles Press Club, 1992-96, and first female editor of the 8-Ball publication for the Press Club

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Volume 2015, Issue 3, Posted 4:07 PM, 04.17.2015