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Rachel Meyer started racing, with her sister Megan, when she was just 8 years old. She raced Jr Dragsters for about 10 years then moved up into a super comp dragster and eventually the Top Alcohol Dragster ranks. Being a great student in math, she earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering and Technology from Pittsburg State University in 2017 and started working as a machine design engineer while racing part time. Today Rachel is a product developer in addition to racing dragsters. She clinched her first championship win in 2020 as the NHRA Central Regional Championship. Along with working full time, this year Rachel will also race this year in the Top Alcohol Dragster Class, and she’s planning a wedding as well.
Rachel’s sister Megan was guest #1593 July 9 2020.
Photos by Caitlin T. Photography.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • Techforce • American Collectors Insurance • Barrett-Jackson • Linkage Magazine • CRASH Jewelry
KEY MENTORS
Rachel’s Father and Sister Megan plus Ashley Force and Erica Enders.
CAREER ADVICE
Don’t give up and rely on those around you who support you.
CHALLENGE
Choosing a career in engineering instead of racing which took her far from her family.
THE ULTIMATE RIDE
Riding with Erica Enders in her Pro-Mod.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero
PARTING WORDS OF WISDOM
“If you want something work hard and find a way to manage your work/life balance.”
WHERE TO FIND RACHEL
Find her on Linkedin
SHARE THE INSPIRATION
If you enjoyed this show, please go to Apple Podcast and leave me a five-star review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and help others to be inspired by Cars Yeah.