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Dystany Spurlock, a Richmond native, has become the first Black woman to race in NASCAR’s premier series and the ARCA Menards Series, financing her career behind the wheel while mentoring the next generation.
On August 13, 2026, Dystany Spurlock returned to Highland Springs High School for a celebration of her groundbreaking NASCAR career, where local leaders declared the day ‘Dystany Spurlock Day’ and highlighted her impact on the community.
Dystany Spurlock, a 34‑year‑old former motorcycle drag racer, made history as the first Black woman to compete in a NASCAR‑sanctioned series. With financial support from Chris Harris and Kellie Crawford and sponsorship from She Pivots, she is now targeting a full ARCA Menards Series season and broader stock‑car competition.
Dystany Spurlock’s debut in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series marks a watershed moment for diversity in motorsports, as she prepares to race at Pocono’s Sunset Hill Shooting Range 150.
Dystany Spurlock became the first Black woman to compete in a NASCAR national touring series during a turbulent debut at Dover Motor Speedway, finishing early after a technical failure but backed by a strong sponsor lineup
From childhood dreams near Richmond Raceway to a seventh‑place finish in her ARCA Menards Series East debut, Dystany Spurlock is breaking barriers and reshaping perceptions in motorsports.