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Dystany Spurlock Becomes First Black Woman NASCAR Racer

5/16/2026

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Dystany Spurlock became the first Black woman to race in a NASCAR series at Dover Speedway, finishing 36th after a crash.
She started last in the Tide 150 at Kansas Speedway on April 18, 2026, finishing 10th.
Performance coach Phil Horton called Spurlock a phenom with coordination and focus.
Spurlock says she wants to inspire youth pursuing racing, pit work or engineering.
She failed to qualify at Watkins Glen because her team lacked points.

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Dystany Spurlock became the first Black woman to race in a NASCAR series at Dover Speedway, finishing 36th after a crash.
She started last in the Tide 150 at Kansas Speedway on April 18, 2026, finishing 10th.
Performance coach Phil Horton called Spurlock a phenom with coordination and focus.
Spurlock says she wants to inspire youth pursuing racing, pit work or engineering.
She failed to qualify at Watkins Glen because her team lacked points.