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

Karen Salvaggio

The 2005 racing season has just ended, and with barely enough time for the engine oil or tires on our racecars to cool, Thunder Valley Racers are making big plans for the 2006 season.

Tony Stewart had just secured his championship at the Homestead race in late November, when one of my friends quipped, “Well, only 89 days till Daytona!” “No way!” I thought. But sure enough, he was right.

It seems that there is really no downtime in our sport. We are either consumed in the heat of the racing season, or scrambling to prepare for whatever the racing gods have conjured up for us in the upcoming year! Where will I find sponsors? Who will be my strongest competitor? What improvements will they make on their cars? What series will I run in next year???? Ahhh!! It’s never-ending! But as crazy as it sounds, this is exactly what we racers live for: The thrill of the next ride, the next race, the next time I can challenge myself to excel!! Will I be up to the challenge? Well, for many of our racers, the answer is, “You better believe it!”

This month’s edition of Thunder Valley Racing features women racers who, through hard work, dedication, and sheer determination, have reached the next level in their quest for the checkered flag. Danica Patrick’s rookie season certainly turned heads in the racing world, but also, and perhaps more importantly, turned heads in the business-marketing world. Visionary business leaders are recognizing the powerful influence of women in the marketplace, and are choosing to hitch their future to racing’s rising stars.

While you were at work, going to school, or just relaxing at home over the last few months, Jackie Skelton was busy chasing her racing dreams of securing a victory in the British Formula Woman competition. Her unabashed passion for racing shines through in her article, and the personal account of her quest for the checkered inspires me to continue sharing the many stories of women racers around the world.

I hope you enjoy reading this edition in Thunder Valley Racing, and my New Year’s wish is that you’ll find a woman racer in your area to encourage and support…. Uh, oh! Gotta go! Only 76 days till Daytona!!!

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