Ford Motors recently brought forth the Ford Female Driver Development Program to realize the goals of many women drivers who wish to be professional racers. The program will try to make female drivers progress to more competitive series, and go as far as the NASCAR Nextel Cup car.
NASCAR estimates that women represent 40 percent of its 75 million race fans. Dan Davis, director, Ford Racing Technology believes the program would increase the appeal of Ford.
MacLeod who races in the Ford Focus Midget Series and a first participant in the program is enthusiastic :
This has been a great experience. I’ve had a chance to work with Bob East, who is a legend in the sport, and with the support of great companies like Clorox and Ford, which is the dream of any young driver.
Hopefully, this should help improve the image of women NASCAR racers.
Wonder if they would take me too!
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