Best images of history-making NASCAR Truck Series driver Dystany Spurlock

TL;DR

Dystany Spurlock made history as the first Black woman to compete in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series during her debut in Dover, Delaware. She previously became the first Black woman to race in a NASCAR affiliated event earlier this year.

Key points

Dystany Spurlock is the first Black woman in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
She previously finished seventh in the Cook Out 200 at Hickory Motor Speedway.
Spurlock completed 36 laps in her Dover race debut.
She aims to inspire young people in motorsports.

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Dystany Spurlock has moved up from motorcycle racer to making her first start on Friday in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race in Dover, Delaware. It was great experience for the 34-year-old. Earlier this year, she finished seventh in the Cook Out 200 at Hickory Motor Speedway in Newton, N.C., making her the first Black woman to compete in a NASCAR affiliated race. On Friday, she became the first Black woman to compete in one of NASCAR's three touring series. “I never got into NASCAR to be the first — I just so happen to be the first,” she told Andscape.com. “And I think that’s great, but my goal is to just inspire little girls and little boys that look like me. Whether that’s to be a racer, or to be on the pit team, or be an engineer … whatever it is, I want them to know that there is space for them." Spurlock completed 36 laps before an incident knocked her out of the Dover race. She finished 36th.

Q&A

Who is Dystany Spurlock and what is her significance in NASCAR?

Dystany Spurlock is a 34-year-old driver who made history as the first Black woman to compete in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

What was Dystany Spurlock's performance in her first NASCAR race?

In her debut at the Dover race, Spurlock completed 36 laps before an incident caused her to finish in 36th place.

What previous achievement did Dystany Spurlock accomplish in NASCAR?

Earlier this year, she finished seventh in the Cook Out 200 at Hickory Motor Speedway, becoming the first Black woman to compete in a NASCAR affiliated race.

What message does Dystany Spurlock want to convey to young aspiring racers?

Spurlock aims to inspire young girls and boys by showing them that there is space for them in racing, whether as drivers, pit team members, or engineers.