Alli Owens
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Alexandra “Alli” Owens blazed from BMX to NASCAR, schooling grown men on dirt tracks at 13 before climbing to ARCA Racing Series and making her NASCAR Xfinity debut at Richmond in 2016.
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Alexandra “Alli” Owens carved her path from BMX tracks to NASCAR, becoming one of the few women to compete in major stock car racing series during the late 2000s and 2010s.
EARLY YEARS
Born September 2, 1988, in South Daytona, Florida, Alexandra “Alli” Owens discovered her need for speed early. At just eight years old, she was already tearing up BMX tracks with Olympic aspirations dancing in her head. But Florida’s racing culture had other plans for this young speedster. By her early teens, she’d traded two wheels for four, progressing from quarter midgets to half-mile dirt track stock cars at Barberville, Florida. The transition wasn’t exactly subtle—at 13 and 14, she was going wheel-to-wheel with grown men and showing them what a determined teenager could do behind the wheel.
OTHER INTERESTS
Beyond the racetrack, Alli participated in Girl Scouts, showing an early commitment to community involvement and leadership development.
EARLY SUCCESS
The racing world took notice when Alli finished sixth in points at Barberville in 2003, racking up two wins, six top-five finishes, and eight top-tens—all while most kids her age were worried about algebra tests. Her most memorable moment came when she charged from 25th to third place in a single race, proving she had the killer instinct that separates weekend warriors from genuine racers. Family and close racing friends helped launch her stock car career, providing the foundation she needed to compete against seasoned adult drivers who probably weren’t thrilled about getting schooled by a teenager.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2003: Finished 6th in points at Barberville with 2 wins, 6 top-5s, and 8 top-10s at age 13-14
- 2008-2010: Competed in ARCA Racing Series with 32 starts across three seasons
- 2009: Achieved 20th place season finish in ARCA, her best series result
- 2016: Made NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Richmond in the Virginia 529 College Savings 250
INSPIRATIONS
While specific racing heroes weren’t documented, Alli drew strength from the family-oriented racing teams that believed in her potential from day one, particularly the support she received from Billy Venturini and his team during her formative years.
REPUTATION
Alli earned respect for her ability to rise quickly through the ranks and compete effectively against adult drivers from a remarkably young age. Team owner Billy Venturini and his crew believed in her from the beginning, recognizing her talent and work ethic. She became known for her fast adaptation to new racing environments and her ability to make dramatic improvements during races, as demonstrated by her impressive charge through the field at Barberville. The racing community viewed her as a legitimate competitor rather than a novelty, with teams like Venturini Motorsports, D’Hondt Motorsports, and later Obaika Racing willing to put her behind the wheel of competitive equipment.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
No current racing plans or goals for 2025 and beyond have been documented.
References:
Wikipedia: Alli Owens
Women In Racing Profile
Girl Scouts Blog
SDSU Henry Ford Exhibit Document
Bleacher Report Article
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