DYSTANY SPURLOCK made history in NASCAR with no driver coach

November 2, 2026

• DYSTANY SPURLOCK made history in 2026 as the first Black woman to compete in a NASCAR national touring series and the ARCA Menards Series, piloting the No. 66 for MBM Motorsports.
• Without a driver coach, SPURLOCK self-educated by watching film of past ARCA races on her TV — a raw, resourceful approach that sets her apart from better-funded rivals.
• SPURLOCK came to oval racing as a genuine late starter, having previously competed in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racing and Formula 4 before turning to NASCAR at 34.
• Describing the sport as “extremely expensive,” SPURLOCK acknowledged competing with fewer resources than rivals who have raced since childhood, making her 2026 milestone all the more remarkable.

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