DYSTANY SPURLOCK Makes NASCAR History in Richmond Craftsman Truck Race

August 21, 2026

• DYSTANY SPURLOCK, Highland Springs High School graduate, finished 35th driving Team Reaume’s No. 2 truck at Richmond, cementing her status as the first Black woman in NASCAR competition after transitioning from NHRA motorcycle racing.
• The Richmond native embraces her role model status, saying she loves being an example for young boys and girls to look up to, though she never initially sought the spotlight.
• SPURLOCK competed in a historic weekend at Richmond Raceway’s 80th anniversary celebration before a sold-out crowd of 50,000-plus fans, running the postponed Black’s Tire 250 on Saturday afternoon.

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