Aug 5th 2012 NHRA O'Reilly Nationals ended in a unique way. 2 women won in the pro classes, and a woman won Super Street.

Courtney Force, Erica Enders, and Megan Ellingson took home Wallys. The drag racing world took notice, it's not just a guys hobby anymore

http://www.royalpurpleraceway.com/force-enders-continue-strong-tradition-of-women-in-nhra

yeah, I know it's not "new"s... I am trying to make headway on the things in magazines I set aside for the past several years to get to when I could find time