DYSTANY SPURLOCK Lands She Pivots Backing for July ARCA Indianapolis Start

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June 11, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • DYSTANY SPURLOCK secured She Pivots sponsorship from Emily Tisch Sussman for July 24 ARCA race at Indianapolis—the podcast brand’s first athlete partnership. Connection formed at Gloria Steinem Talking Circle through producer Crystal McCrary.
  • SPURLOCK posted seventh at ARCA East debut in Hickory, top-10 in ARCA national bow at Kansas. Four top-15s in five ARCA starts this season with MBM Motorsports and Garage 66 demonstrate competitive pace.
  • First Black woman in ARCA and NASCAR national series also dominated motorcycle drag racing—won Real Street class in XDA series as first woman, set world record. Second Black woman in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle.
  • Foxxtecca-produced docuseries Driven by Dystany chronicles her NASCAR climb. Detroit media company co-founded by Chris Harris and Kellie Crawford supports her barrier-breaking journey through mobility and culture intersection.

UPCOMING:

  • July 24: ARCA Menards Series at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
  • NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis
  • NHRA Texas Fall Nationals in Dallas

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