Amanda Busick

Amanda Busick is a FOX Sports pit reporter who has become one of the most recognizable faces in motorsports broadcasting, best known for her work covering NHRA drag racing, NASCAR Truck Series, and IMSA sports car racing—proof that grit, persistence, and genuine passion can get you anywhere, even when the path isn’t exactly linear.

EARLY YEARS

Born November 7, 1986, in Greensboro, North Carolina, Amanda Dianne Busick grew up in a household where motorsports wasn’t just background noise—it was life. Her family was involved in dirt racing, so she spent weekends at tracks long before she ever considered turning that exposure into a career. Racing was simply what you did on Saturdays. She was sharp enough academically to graduate high school a semester early, and applied to North Carolina State University because they accepted early entry students. She enrolled at NC State’s Poole College of Management and earned a degree in Entrepreneurship in 2008—a choice that would prove oddly fitting for someone who’d eventually have to hustle her way into one of the toughest industries in sports media.

OTHER INTERESTS

Beyond the broadcast booth, Busick is deeply invested in amplifying women’s voices across the automotive world. She hosts “Women Shifting Gears,” a podcast that has featured 51 incredible women sharing their career journeys in motorsports. She’s also involved with the Women with Drive Summit, moderating panels and championing the conversation around gender equity in racing. And in a delightful left turn, she celebrated the ribbon cutting for AB Artistries, her permanent makeup shop in Warren’s Crystal Spring Plaza in Ohio—because apparently, when you’re not chasing down drag racers at 330 mph, you might as well perfect the art of the microbladed brow.

EARLY SUCCESS

Busick’s career didn’t exactly take off like a Top Fuel dragster. She started with internships at her local TV station in North Carolina, then moved to Chicago for more unpaid work. Her first on-camera gig was as a sideline reporter for college sports. She spent time at Time Warner Cable News and Silver Chalice, building industry relationships and learning the ropes. Then came ESPN, where she hit the road and worked alongside Beth Mowins, a legendary sports journalist who made a real impact on her approach to storytelling. But life happened—a family emergency forced her to step away from broadcasting entirely. In 2015, she was selling meat. Yes, meat. It wasn’t glamorous, but it kept the lights on. What matters is she didn’t stay there. She clawed her way back into the industry, eventually landing freelance work that led to her breakthrough in motorsports.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2014: Officially launched her career in motorsports broadcasting.
• 2017: Earned her Super Comp license at Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School to better understand what drivers experience behind the wheel—a move that earned her serious credibility in the paddock.
• 2021: Joined the SRO America GT World Challenge broadcast team as presenter and pit lane reporter.
• 2021: Made a pass in a dragster at the Frank Hawley School of Drag Racing, captured on video for NHRA.
• 2025: Marked her tenth year as a key figure for NHRA on FOX Sports and entered her sixth season with SRO America’s GT World Challenge broadcast team.
• Ongoing: Covers NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series, and IMSA events including the Rolex 24 at Daytona for FOX Sports and NBC Sports.
• Ongoing: Hosts “Women Shifting Gears” podcast and moderates at the Women with Drive Summit.

INSPIRATIONS

Busick credits her relentless drive and determination to her mother, Donna Busick, who clearly raised a daughter who doesn’t take no for an answer. Working with Beth Mowins at ESPN also left a mark—Mowins showed her what it looked like to be a woman commanding respect in a male-dominated space without compromising authenticity. And let’s not overlook the racers themselves. Scoring an interview with drag racing legend Connie Kalitta—a man notoriously selective about press access—was a career highlight that still makes her light up. She’s earned the trust of drivers to share the most intimate parts of their journeys, and that trust doesn’t come easy in racing.

REPUTATION

Amanda Busick has built a reputation as someone who genuinely knows her stuff. She didn’t just show up with a microphone and a smile—she went to drag racing school, got licensed, and earned her stripes the hard way. Drivers respect her because she’s done the work to understand what they’re going through. She’s known for her engaging storytelling, her sharp instincts in the pit lane, and her ability to get honest, emotional moments on camera without being exploitative. Whether she’s catching John Force getting passionate about Bandimere Speedway or sitting down with Brittany Force and Angelle Sampey for in-depth interviews, she brings authenticity and energy. She’s also built a name as a fierce advocate for women in motorsports, using her platform to spotlight female racers, mechanics, engineers, and everyone else breaking barriers in the garage.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

As of 2025, Busick continues her work with FOX Sports and NBC Sports, covering major racing series including NHRA, NASCAR Truck Series, IMSA, and SRO America. She’s expanding her role as a presenter and pit reporter across multiple disciplines, solidifying her place as one of the most versatile voices in motorsports media. With “Women Shifting Gears” gaining traction and the Women with Drive Summit growing in influence, she’s clearly committed to creating more opportunities and visibility for women in the industry. Expect her to keep pushing the conversation forward—and probably squeeze in a few more passes down the drag strip when nobody’s looking.

REFERENCES

Amanda Busick – Wikipedia
HOTTEST 2017: Amanda Busick Dishes on Drag Racing Reporting Experience – Drag Illustrated
Amanda Busick: Host – Official Website
PODCAST INTERVIEW: FOX Sports’ Amanda Busick – RACER
Amanda Busick ’08 Takes Entrepreneurial Spirit into the World of Broadcast Journalism – NC State Poole College of Management
NHRA’s Amanda Busick makes a pass in a dragster at the Frank Hawley School of Drag Racing – NHRA
Amanda Busick Bio & Career Accomplishments – FOX Sports
Women Making Huge Inroads in Motorsports – ELYSIAN Magazine
Women Shifting Gears with Amanda Busick – Spotify Podcast
Comprehensive Live Coverage of 64th IMSA Rolex 24 at Daytona – NBC Sports
Amanda Busick: Having the trust of our drivers to share sometimes the most intimate parts of their journey – Fast and Fearless
AB Artistries Puts Clients’ Best Face Forward – Business Journal Daily