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INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 31, 2007) - On Saturday night, Aug. 25, 18-year-old Brittany Frosh of Melbourne, Fla., made history when she became the first female driver to win a Florida Mini Sprint Series feature race. She accomplished this feat at North Florida Speedway in Lake City, Fla., driving for CORE Lending Group team owner Harold Matthews.
This win also marked Frosh's first career victory, after qualifying fifth out of 20 starters in the feature.
For his support of Frosh, car owner and coach Matthews had received the "Opportunity Award" at the July 26 Women in the Winner's Circle luncheon, a fund-raising event for the Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation (formerly the Lyn St. James Foundation), founded by racing driver and motivational speaker Lyn St. James in 1993.
"I watched Brittany earlier this year at East Bay in Tampa, Fla.," said St. James, "and saw just how much potential there was for her to begin winning races.
"Harold is so supportive of Brittany as she continues to gain more experience and confidence under his tutelage. I just wish there were more 'Harolds' out there who genuinely want to see female racers succeed, and are willing to step up and provide their knowledge and resources."
Frosh will continue to race the remainder of the 2007 season in the Florida Mini Sprint Series and hopes to add more victories to her resume.
The Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation is a non-profit educational organization focusing on worldwide activities and programs for automotive safety and driver development, especially for women who aspire to become race-car drivers. The Foundation remains dedicated to continuing to train, advocate and educate for diversity in racing until "opportunity" and "diversity" are no longer concerns and are taken for granted.
To date, the foundation has trained over 230 female race-car drivers from 38 states and three countries through its Driver Development Program and has contributed to Girls, Inc., the Wilbur Shaw Soap Box Derby Hill in Indianapolis, and other charitable organizations. The WWCF has also donated numerous autographed items for various charities throughout the world.
Women in the Winner's Circle Opportunity Award Winner Makes History in Florida
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 31, 2007) - On Saturday night, Aug. 25, 18-year-old Brittany Frosh of Melbourne, Fla., made history when she became the first female driver to win a Florida Mini Sprint Series feature race. She accomplished this feat at North Florida Speedway in Lake City, Fla., driving for CORE Lending Group team owner Harold Matthews.
This win also marked Frosh's first career victory, after qualifying fifth out of 20 starters in the feature.
For his support of Frosh, car owner and coach Matthews had received the "Opportunity Award" at the July 26 Women in the Winner's Circle luncheon, a fund-raising event for the Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation (formerly the Lyn St. James Foundation), founded by racing driver and motivational speaker Lyn St. James in 1993.
"I watched Brittany earlier this year at East Bay in Tampa, Fla.," said St. James, "and saw just how much potential there was for her to begin winning races.
"Harold is so supportive of Brittany as she continues to gain more experience and confidence under his tutelage. I just wish there were more 'Harolds' out there who genuinely want to see female racers succeed, and are willing to step up and provide their knowledge and resources."
Frosh will continue to race the remainder of the 2007 season in the Florida Mini Sprint Series and hopes to add more victories to her resume.
The Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation is a non-profit educational organization focusing on worldwide activities and programs for automotive safety and driver development, especially for women who aspire to become race-car drivers. The Foundation remains dedicated to continuing to train, advocate and educate for diversity in racing until "opportunity" and "diversity" are no longer concerns and are taken for granted.
To date, the foundation has trained over 230 female race-car drivers from 38 states and three countries through its Driver Development Program and has contributed to Girls, Inc., the Wilbur Shaw Soap Box Derby Hill in Indianapolis, and other charitable organizations. The WWCF has also donated numerous autographed items for various charities throughout the world.
