038 | Women in Motorsports: Building Careers, Community & the Future of Racing with Meredith Burns

In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris heads to Willow Springs Raceway to sit down with Meredith Burns, President of the Southern California Chapter of Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) and Editor of Performance Racing Industry Magazine.

Meredith shares how women are becoming increasingly involved in every aspect of motorsports—from racing and engineering to business leadership and media. The conversation explores how organizations like WIMNA are creating opportunities, building connections, and helping shape the future of the racing industry.

They also discuss the growing influence of Formula 1, NASCAR, motorsports networking, career development, and why racing has never been more accessible to the next generation of fans and professionals.

Whether you're a lifelong gearhead, an aspiring motorsports professional, or simply curious about the future of racing, this episode offers an inside look at one of the fastest-growing movements in the industry.

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Women in Motorsports North America is dedicated to advancing, connecting, and enabling women throughout the motorsports industry through mentorship, networking, education, and career development opportunities.

🌐 Website: Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA)

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00:00 🎙️ Introduction

01:48 👋 Meet Meredith Burns

03:54 🏎️ Formula 1, NASCAR & New Fans

05:36 🎬 The F1 Movie & Motorsports Culture

06:23 🚀 Women in Racing Careers

08:00 🏆 Favorite Racing Events

09:19 🚗 Cool Cars at Willow Springs

10:14 👏 Outro