DYSTANY SPURLOCK Makes History in ARCA East After Drag Racing Journey
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April 2, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- DYSTANY SPURLOCK made history March 28 as first Black woman to compete in NASCAR series, finishing seventh in ARCA Menards East debut at Hickory Motor Speedway with MBM Motorsports Garage 66 team.
- Richmond native transitioned from drag racing motorcycles at 200 mph to stock cars, leveraging Formula 4 experience. NASCAR passion ignited watching races audible from childhood home near Richmond International Raceway.
- Journey to NASCAR took over decade after multiple deals collapsed. Started drag racing motorcycles at 12, raced Arena Cars, Skip Barber, Formula 4, with late model opportunity falling through in 2013.
- Partnership with Foxxtecca and MBM Motorsports finally provided platform after years of setbacks. Upcoming races at Rockingham and Kansas Speedway as she focuses on learning tracks and car setup.
UPCOMING:
- Rockingham Speedway – ARCA Menards East
- Kansas Speedway – ARCA Menards East
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Trenton Worsham originally appearing on frontstretch.com
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