SAMANTHA TAN Hosts Empowered Event Celebrating Women in Motorsport

March 15, 2026

• SAMANTHA TAN, 28-year-old Chinese Canadian and first Asian woman to win a major international endurance racing championship, launched Empowered gathering at Grand Hyatt Indian Wells to create welcoming space for women entering motorsport.
• The invitation-only event combined wellness with performance driving, featuring professional Pilates instruction and BMW Performance Center track sessions designed to build confidence rather than competition among participants.
• TAN drew from career experiences as often the only woman in driver briefings and paddocks, using Empowered to open doors and create visibility for women facing intimidation and skepticism from male peers.
• Event prioritized community building over pure competition, with participants supporting each other through shared experiences that transformed pressure into curiosity and grew confidence throughout the day at one of three BMW driving tracks nationally.

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