This weekend Mackena Bell heads to Florida as a contender, but hopes to return to North Carolina as a winner. For Bell, the forthcoming races in New Smyrna and Daytona are not only two opportunities to win a race, but also two opportunities to send her message. In a sport that has traditionally been dominated by men, Bell looks to disprove the notion that gender plays a role in one’s ability to compete in motorsports. Backed by the woman-owned pediatric dentist office, Bell will be piloting the Special Smiles # 21 Toyota Camry, looking to make a strong start to her 2014 campaign and established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming season. Continue reading
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Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR NHRA Talk – Monday, July 15, 2013
Hey Race Fans are you ready for our next episode of Fan4Racing’s Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk on Monday, July 15th?
Listen to the Podcast right here…
This episode starts Fan2Fan NASCAR Talk with our Fan4Racing team discussion with Mackena Bell, K&N Pro Series East driver. Then, Dexter Stacey, Nationwide Series driver joins the conversation.
Then, Sal’s guest Lacie Price, Legends driver and John Bandimere of Bandimere Speedway in Denver, joins the discussion.
- Introductions – Inspiring stories
- Q&As with Mackena Bell – Dexter Stacey – Lacie Price – John Bandimere
- Call 347-996-5176 during LIVE broadcast for Q&As
- NASCAR hot topics
- Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk for next week
- Tell us what you want to talk about
Mackena Bell Racing Her Way in NASCAR
Mackena Bell, 23, is from Carson City Nevada and currently racing in NASCAR‘s K&N Pro Series East. Competing in her fourth season with Rev Racing after running a schedule in 2012 that included 18 starts in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series with one pole, three top-fives and 15 top-tens.
In 2007, Bell moved up to race full-size stock cars and hasn’t looked back. She competed in her first full season in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series at All American Speedway in Roseville, California.
In 2008 with her family-owned race team. She was the youngest female competitor in the late model division, and in 18 starts had three top-fives, 11 top-tens and completed the season ninth in points after missing four races. Continue reading