DYSTANY SPURLOCK Breaks Barriers as First Black Woman in NASCAR Series

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March 23, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • DYSTANY SPURLOCK makes history March 28 as first Black woman in NASCAR-affiliated competition, debuting in ARCA Menards Series East at Hickory driving #66 Ford Mustang for MBM Motorsports under Carl Long.
  • Former motorcycle drag racing champion brings unconventional pedigree: first woman to win XDA Real Street class with world record, second Black woman in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle. Eyes national ARCA and Cup Series.
  • Richmond native supported by performance coach Phil Horton, primary sponsor Foxxtecca documenting journey in “Driven by Dystany” docuseries. Fans organized “Ryders Row” grandstand section with $20 group tickets through March 23.

UPCOMING:

  • Hickory ARCA Menards East 200 – March 28, 2026 at Hickory Motor Speedway (Gates 4 PM, Race 7:30 PM)

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

DYSTANY SPURLOCK

arca menards series east, ford mustang, hickory motor speedway, mbm motorsports

GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Greg Jones originally appearing on www.enginebuildermag.com