DYSTANY SPURLOCK Returns Home for Truck Series Race at Richmond Raceway

August 14, 2026

• DYSTANY SPURLOCK makes history as NASCAR’s first Black woman in national series, debuting in Craftsman Truck Series after setting Real Street class motorcycle drag racing records at 178 mph, becoming first woman to win that class.
• Highland Springs alumna honored with “Dystany Spurlock Day” proclamation ahead of Richmond Raceway home race, targeting top-15 finish after qualifying disappointment resulted in 36th at Dover following early incident.
• Former Highland Springs varsity football safety turned NASCAR driver credits hometown faculty for instilling determination, emphasizing “somebody has to go first” mentality while pursuing ultimate goal of full-time Cup Series competition.
• Multi-discipline competitor started XDA Motorcycle Drag Racing Series at 17, became second Black woman in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle before transitioning through sports cars to stock car racing’s national stage.

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