The First Lady of Drag Racing
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Shirley Muldowney, an American Top Gas, Funny Car, and match racer is a trailblazer and an inspiration to many in automotive sports. She shattered gender barriers by becoming the first woman to receive a license from the National Hot Rod Association to drive a Top Fuel dragster. With her passion, perseverance, and dedication, she won 18 NHRA national events and became the first person to win two and three of drag racing’s most prestigious titles, Top Fuel, back-to-back. Her impressive achievements have earned her a well-deserved place in the Automotive Hall of Fame, the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.
Career Highlights