It is an undoubted fact that women have been stepping up in all male-dominated areas of work. From inclusion in corporate settings to the penetration into motorsports, women have been competing men with sheer zeal and passion. They are being encouraged in all parts of the world to step up and fight for their innate rights.

Inclusion has been a hot topic in the modern world. Not only are women making an influence on the corporate world, but have also begun competing men on racetracks, a place men have been known to rule. To better comprehend the rising women and changing world, we have compiled a list of female racers who have been proving their name in the global arena.

Ashely Force Hood

Daughter of a national racing champion, Ashley had motorsports in her blood. She started drag racing at an early age and went onto become the winner of multiple competitions throughout her career. Things really took an interesting turn in her life when she found herself competing her father in a competition. The youngster made her father and the womanhood proud.

Danica Patrick

Modeling wasn’t the only thing Danica was great at. Her skills behind the wheel are simply unparalleled as she has become one of the most accomplished open-wheel racers in the US. She also ranked third in 2009 Indianapolis 500. This was the highest rank achieved by any female in the competition. Danica has also competed in NASCAR Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series. In short, when it comes to cars, she’s got some serious skill behind the wheel.

Yuliana Grasman

If there is a female race who actually empowered girls across the GCC and Middle-East to pursue racing, it is Yuliana Grasman. The female prodigy’s real expertise lies in stunt driving. Her abilities in drift-mode are unmatched by men riders. Yuliana carries a Gold Medal from the UAE Mudcross Fest, a competition where she was the only female rider. She packs with herself over a decade of riding experience making her one of the most successful drifters and advocate of car racing for women in the UAE region. 

Katherine Legge

The British girl is not far behind when it comes to successful female racers across the globe. She followed her childhood dream of becoming a racecar driver and has also won awards like the ‘Most Promising Road Racer of the Year’ award, among several others. Katherine is among the most respected female drivers from the UK.

Pippa Mann

Pippa happens to be the first ever female who went on to win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. One of the key highlights of her career is her win in the Indy Lights, making her one of the only two women racers to have achieved this feat. The tales of her driving skills are quite commonly associated with Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

There are a lot of other women who have been striving to, or already have, made their names in the world of motorsports. However, the abovementioned ones are among our top picks.