Is it truly wrong for women to drag race?

Question

Ya'll have helped a little but my girl child thinks this is a mid-life crises because I am 45 and she's pregnant with her first child! I raced when I was younger, but the oppertunity came back into my lap again. It would top-fuel and I would have my own crew thanks to the original driver. He wants to quit driving,but called me and asked if I was still interested? Heck yeh I am, but again my pregnant daughter thinks I'm having a menopausel breakdown what do ya'll think?

Answer 1

The more women in motorsport the better

Answer 2

Go Go Go Lady Drag!

Is it wrong! Well Don Garlits didn't think so when he championed Shirley Muldowney all those years ago.

To those that don't know, Don Garlits is/was, now retired, the greatest influential figure in the history of drag racing. Starting at the start of the sport Garlits had so many innovations going on he revolutionised the sport in his own career span.

OK, enough of Don Garlits, Shirley Muldowney went on to win many titles including the World Finals and gained the then world championship sponsored by Winston cigarettes, Often challenging and beating the great Garlits earning her own place in the sports hall of fame.

Another UK female Top fuel pilot was Roz Prior, again a while back but i have not followed the sport for a few years.

Check out the film 'Heart Like a Wheel' , Shirley Mulldowney's film Biography

Answer 3

Do what you want to in life, you dont want to spend the rest of your life thinking what if.

Answer 4

Do what you want to do. It's your life and it doesn't last long. I would be very proud if my mother had wanted to do drag racing at your age, even if I was a bit worried for her safety. I wish I could have the courage to do something like that. Explain to your daughter that it has nothing to do with the menopause, it's something that gives you a real kick and you want to enjoy it with her approval, but that you intend doing it anyway. Age knows no boundaries and if you are healthy  enough to do something, then go for it. Good luck.

Answer 5

WTF?

Go for it.  It is a dream for guys AND gals.  If you DIDN'T go for it, then you would PROVE that women can't handle it.  

Good Luck...

Answer 6

Of course its not wrong!....you answered your own question with the line...'the opportunity came back into my lap; again'....listen, it sounds to me like this is a god given 2nd chance for you to do something you love.....go for it...enjoy every minute of it....maybe your daughter should concentrate on the arrival of her new baby and not the harmless enjoyment of a great pasttime for her mum....good luck with it all.

Answer 7

There is nothing on this earth that is 'wrong' for women to do. Women can and should do want they want regardless of other people's opinions. Go Girl!

Answer 8

Its an opportunity I would grab with both hands! Tell her she's the one that menopausal and go jump in the seat and give it heaps!