by Her Racing Journey Staff | Feb 1, 2026 | Communities
The Mission: Founded by Michelle Della Penna, this foundation is dedicated to empowering the next generation of girls (ages 15-18) in motorsports with scholarships, mentorship, and exposure to the industry. Website: dellapennafoundation.org
by Her Racing Journey Staff | Feb 1, 2026 | Communities
The Mission: An initiative by the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) to expand participation. They offer scholarships (like the Wendi Allen Scholarship) for autocross and road racing to help women get into grassroots motorsport. Website:...
by Her Racing Journey Staff | Feb 1, 2026 | Communities
The Mission: A global grassroots program (formerly “Dare to be Different”) that hosts events to introduce young girls (ages 8-18) to karting, engineering, and media. It is implemented by local governing bodies (e.g., Motorsport UK, Motorsport Australia) to...
by Her Racing Journey Staff | Feb 1, 2026 | Communities
The Mission: A volunteer-run media platform dedicated to telling the stories of women in the paddock—from mechanics and engineers to drivers and journalists. They are excellent for keeping up with news and interviews that mainstream outlets might miss. Website:...
by Her Racing Journey Staff | Feb 1, 2026 | Communities
The Mission: While broader than just racing, WIA focuses on empowering women in the automotive industry at large. Their conferences and networks often overlap significantly with motorsports engineering and management roles. Website: womeninautomotive.com
