Editor's Notebook, April 1, 2005
by Karen Salvaggio

Thunder Valley Racing has provided the latest news and information on women in racing for more than eight years. This month, I'm proud to announce that we will be sharing the successes and stories of women racers in a new, and exciting way! On June 3, Thunder Valley Racing takes to the airwaves with our debut on the new Chic Sports Radio, to be featured on Sirius Satellite Channel 122. Fans of women in racing will be able to catch the latest news and information on their favorite drivers on this ground breaking, monthly radio show, and we are proud to be among the charter members of the Chic Sports Radio satellite effort.

Interest in the accomplishments of women racers continues to grow. 2005 finds women racers receiving support from major players in the motorsports industry, and women are now joining fully funded, well-developed race teams. Racecar drivers know that success in racing depends not only on their driving skills, but also requires support in the form of high-quality equipment, and a dedicated, competent team. Higher levels of funding and connections with top-notch teams holds real promise that women racers will earn their way into the upper levels of motorsports.

Every racer faces a myriad of challenges at the track and between races. Effective racecar set-up and qualifying eludes even the best teams at times, and championship performance depends upon the individual effort of every member of a team. This year, more women racers are facing these challenges than ever before, and in doing so, have captured the attention of media and fans around the world.

The 2005 racing season is well underway, and women racers continue to set a new pace in driving success. This month we feature accomplished racers Shawna Robinson (NASCAR Busch Series) and Danica Patrick (Indy Racing League). These drivers are just two of the more than one hundred talented women racers currently featured on the Thunder Valley Racing site. I encourage you to learn more about the efforts of women racers by visiting our Racer Profiles and Press Release sections.

As our eighth year unfolds, I want to extend a special thanks to those of you who not only support and encourage our efforts here at Thunder Valley Racing, but to those of you that work with and encourage women racers at every level in our sport. With sustained effort, I know that the number of women in the Winner's Circle will continue to grow. Work hard, believe in yourself, and follow your dreams ladies! See you On-Track!

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