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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.
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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.
Dystany Spurlock is a 34-year-old driver who made history as the first Black woman to compete in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
In her debut at the Dover race, Spurlock completed 36 laps before an incident caused her to finish in 36th place.
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.
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.
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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.
Dystany Spurlock attends The 7th Annual Sports Power Brunch: Celebrating the Most Powerful Women in Sports at Four Seasons San Francisco on February 4, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
Dystany Spurlock.
ARCA Menards Series East driver Dystany Spurlock speaks to the media during a press conference at Rockingham Speedway on April 3, 2026.
Dystany Spurlock, driver of the #66 Foxxtecca Chevrolet, prepares for the Rockingham ARCA Menards East 125.
Dystany Spurlock, driver of the #66 Foxxtecca Ford looks on in her car after after the ARCA Menards Tide 150.
Dystany Spurlock.
Dystany Spurlock, driver of the #69 Foxxtecca Ford, laughs on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at The Glen.
Dystany Spurlock.
Dystany Spurlock, driver of the #69 Foxxtecca Ford, looks on in her truck during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ECOSAVE 200 at Dover Motor Speedway on May 15, 2026.
Dystany Spurlock.
(L-R) Natalie Decker, driver of the #22 Nico's Bagels & Brunch Ford, Toni Breidinger, driver of the #27 COACH Chevrolet, and Dystany Spurlock, driver of the #69 Foxxtecca Ford, pose for photos on the grid.
Dystany Spurlock, driver of the #69 Foxxtecca Ford, prepares for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ECOSAVE 200.
Dystany Spurlock, driver of the #69 Foxxtecca Ford, enters her car for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ECOSAVE 200.
Dystany Spurlock, driver of the #69 Foxxtecca Ford, spins into the safer barrier after an on-track incident.
Dystany Spurlock.
Dystany Spurlock, driver of the #69 Foxxtecca Ford, poses on the grid prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ECOSAVE 200.
Dystany Spurlock.
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: NASCAR Truck Series driver Dystany Spurlock