Pay Attention - The Next Generation Of Women Racers Are Here
The future is now. Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with three up-and-coming female racers who are already making names for themselves on the grassroots level. Lanie Buice, Jade Avedisian, and Isabella Robusto sit down with Dale Jr. to share their stories and make it known that their names are ones to remember.
First, Dale Jr. sits down with CARS Tour driver Lanie Buice. Buice is a first-generation talent who shares what kinds of challenges come with breaking into the racing scene. Dale became easily impressed by Lanie’s speed after racing against her at Florence and was taken aback by her ability to go out and make lap time. The stage is never too big for Buice, and she will be one to watch in the coming years as she continues to hone in on her abilities.
Next, Dale Jr. welcomed in dirt and asphalt racer Jade Avedisian. At the young age of 18, Jade has already made appearances in the Tulsa Shootout, Chili Bowl, and the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Tour, where she won the national championship. Dale made note of Jade’s impressive tenacity and confidence she shows on any given weekend, and learns more about where she gets those abilities from. Avedisian also opened up about her return from a concussion and how she made the decision to step out of the car to focus on her recovery. If you weren’t a fan before, you will be now.
Finally, Dale chats with ARCA driver Isabella Robusto. She and her twin brother grew up racing each other, both rising through the ranks as young race car drivers. Isabella caught her first big break when she entered the Drive For Diversity Program, which propelled her to a deal with Toyota Racing Development. She discusses having to step out of the car for 10 months for recovery from a concussion and explains why that time away from the car only reaffirmed her passion to drive race cars. Dale also provides her with advice ahead of her debut at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend. She is wicked fast on the track and is only getting better with every lap she runs.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Rising Stars in Racing
01:32 Lanie Buice: From Go-Karts to Late Models
10:07 Transitioning to Late Model Racing
15:28 Impact of CARS Tour & NWBS Recap
20:10 Jade Avedisian: The Journey from Dirt to Asphalt
31:54 Aggressive Driving and Confidence in Racing
38:45 Concussion Injury & Recovery
42:20 Isabella Robusto: Competitive Since Birth
49:25 Navigating Concussions and Health Decisions
55:19 Balancing Racing and Education
01:01:44 Preparing for Larger Tracks and Future Races
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