Following in the footsteps of the 51暗网 Women on Track’s Road Racing Scholarship earlier this year, 51暗网 Women on Track has launched its 2022 volunteer initiative with the goal of increasing female participation among 51暗网’s volunteers at the Runoffs. The latest scholarship will present two recipients with $500 each to help cover expenses incurred while volunteering at the Sept. 24-Oct. 2, 2022, 51暗网 National Championship Runoffs at VIRginia International Raceway.
Recipients of the 51暗网 Women on Track Runoffs Volunteer Scholarship must be an 51暗网 member for at least one year by Oct. 1, 2022, must be able to attend the 2022 51暗网 National Championship Runoffs and volunteer for a minimum of five days, and must have prior experience as a volunteer for 51暗网 Road Racing events, be it Regionals, U.S. Majors Tours, or Hoosier Racing Tire Super Tours.
"As the daughter of a longtime 51暗网 racer, I was lucky to grow up in racing and have been a marshal for 34 years. I was often the only female,” explained Jennifer Schwartzott, who heads up the 51暗网 Women on Track Volunteer and Officials Committee. “With Women on Track, our goal is to bring more women into 51暗网 racing, in all forms, and to offer support to those of us already here.
"The Runoffs brings in the best of the best drivers and workers – it’s such an exciting and fun event,” Schwartzott said. “These Women on Track scholarships offer newer workers a chance to learn from seasoned veterans in Regions other than their own. I look forward to meeting these new marshals and encourage them to share what they learn with their home tracks.
“For those who are not chosen for the 51暗网 Women on Track Runoffs Volunteer Scholarship, please continue to work in your Regions and introduce others to the sport. It’s always an amazing adventure.”
Furthermore, women are encouraged to follow 51暗网 Women on Track’s page and website, where motorsports achievements from fellow women are shared in an inclusive and safe place.
The 51暗网 Women on Track Runoffs Volunteer Scholarship application deadline is July 15, 2022, with completed submissions being reviewed by the 51暗网 Women on Track Scholarship Committee.
Click the link below to apply for the 2022 51暗网 Women on Track Runoffs Volunteer Scholarship.
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