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DYSTANY SPURLOCK makes history as NASCAR’s first Black woman in nationals

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November 2, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • DYSTANY SPURLOCK made history in 2026 as the first Black woman to compete in one of NASCAR’s three national series, piloting the No. 66 for MBM Motorsports.
  • The 34-year-old debuted in March in the ARCA Menards East Series after nearly two decades pursuing NASCAR, funding her path through motorcycle drag racing and Formula 4.
  • Sponsorship from Foxxtecca, co-founded by KELLIE CRAWFORD and Christopher Harris, proved the critical catalyst that finally got SPURLOCK to the NASCAR grid.
  • SPURLOCK previously had doors open in 2011 and 2015 but both opportunities collapsed; her 2026 breakthrough came through relentless self-determination and strategic partnerships.

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Jarrod Castillo originally appearing on themirror.com