Racing at Oklahoma speedway no longer a man’s world

 
BY ELLIS GOODWIN
Published: April 24, 2009

Racing is often seen as a male dominated sport but two women at the State Fair Speedway are winning races and championships, proving the girls are just as fast as the boys.

One is a seasoned-veteran and the first female champion in the 53-year history of the State Fair Speedway. The other is a 16-year-old up-and-comer who just received her driver’s license in March. They shared victory on the same night in the ...


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