Mariah Boudrieau

Mariah Boudrieau is a Colorado Springs native racing her way through NASCAR’s development ranks with the kind of grit that makes you root for her even when the odds—and the budget—aren’t in her favor.

EARLY YEARS

Born February 2, 2001, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mariah Boudrieau comes from racing royalty—she’s a third-generation racer who practically grew up breathing exhaust fumes[1]. At 11 years old, she picked up a steering wheel for the first time in quarter midgets, and that was it[2]. No turning back. For nine years, she cut her teeth in those tiny, ferocious cars, learning how to hustle on short tracks and developing the kind of racecraft you can’t fake. She claimed two quarter midget championships before she was old enough to vote[3], proving early on that she wasn’t just along for the ride—she was here to win.

OTHER INTERESTS

Mariah isn’t just about horsepower and lap times. She graduated from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Women’s & Ethnic Studies[4]. Her decision to minor in WEST wasn’t random—it was strategic. As she put it herself, being a female racer means facing challenges that have nothing to do with driving talent[5]. She gets overlooked for opportunities because of her gender. Sponsorships slip through her fingers. She gets picked on. So she studied the systems that create those barriers, because understanding the game is half the battle. She’s also passionate about educating others on what it’s like being a woman in motorsports, and she’s not shy about calling out the industry’s double standards[6].

EARLY SUCCESS

After dominating quarter midgets, Boudrieau moved up to late models, racing regularly at Colorado National Speedway[7]. In 2020, she earned Rookie of the Year honors in her division[8], announcing her arrival with authority. By 2021, she was racking up wins. That June, she grabbed her first late model feature win at I-25 Speedway, and she didn’t stop there[9]. In her first season in the car, she finished eighth in points and kept her foot on the gas[10]. Then came 2024, when she snagged her first-ever late model win at Colorado National Speedway on August 24th, holding off hard chargers through multiple cautions to claim victory[11]. That win cemented her reputation as someone who doesn’t crack under pressure.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2020: Named Rookie of the Year at Colorado National Speedway[12].
• 2021: Scored first late model feature win at I-25 Speedway in June[13].
• 2021: Finished eighth in late model points standings[14].
• 2021: Made ARCA Menards Series West debut at Colorado National Speedway[15].
• 2021: Tested at Daytona International Speedway in preparation for the ARCA season[16].
• 2024: Claimed first late model win at Colorado National Speedway on August 24th[17].
• 2025: Returned to ARCA West competition with an 11th-place finish at Tucson Speedway[18].
• 2025: Competed in ARCA West race at Colorado National Speedway on her home track[19].

INSPIRATIONS

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REPUTATION

Mariah has earned respect as a racer who shows up, does the work, and doesn’t make excuses. She’s known locally at Colorado National Speedway, where she’s a regular competitor in late models and a familiar name to fans[20]. Her perseverance in the face of limited funding and industry bias has made her a role model for young women trying to break into motorsports. She’s not just surviving in a male-dominated sport—she’s competing, winning, and educating others about the unique challenges female racers face[21]. Her willingness to talk openly about gender discrimination in racing, combined with her academic background in Women’s & Ethnic Studies, gives her a platform and a voice that extends beyond the track.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

After sitting out ARCA West competition in 2024, Boudrieau returned to the series in 2025, running the No. 77 Toyota for California-based Performance P-1 Motorsports[22]. She’s hoping to secure her first career top-ten finish and compete in more ARCA events, though her schedule depends entirely on sponsorship[23]. She’s actively seeking backers to fund a more consistent ARCA campaign[24], and she continues to race late models multiple times throughout the year at Colorado National Speedway to stay sharp[25]. The dream? A full-time ARCA series season with the resources to truly show what she can do[26].

REFERENCES

[1] NASCAR Race Mom: Female Driver Delivers Wins / Mariah Boudrieau
[2] Go Fast Girls: Mariah Boudrieau
[3] Seriously Fast Motorsports: Mariah Boudrieau Making Second ARCA West Start of 2025
[4] UCCS Women’s & Ethnic Studies: Mariah Boudrieau ’23
[5] UCCS Women’s & Ethnic Studies: Mariah Boudrieau ’23
[6] UCCS Women’s & Ethnic Studies: Mariah Boudrieau ’23
[7] Seriously Fast Motorsports: Mariah Boudrieau Making Second ARCA West Start of 2025
[8] Colorado National Speedway: 2020 CNS Top 10
[9] NASCAR Race Mom: Welcome to ARCA Racing Mariah Boudrieau
[10] NASCAR Race Mom: Female Driver Delivers Wins / Mariah Boudrieau
[11] Colorado National Speedway: 2024 Colorado National Speedway Year in Review
[12] Colorado National Speedway: 2020 CNS Top 10
[13] NASCAR Race Mom: Welcome to ARCA Racing Mariah Boudrieau
[14] NASCAR Race Mom: Female Driver Delivers Wins / Mariah Boudrieau
[15] Wikipedia: Mariah Boudrieau
[16] Stars National Tour: ARCA Menards Series Test At Daytona
[17] Colorado National Speedway: 2024 Colorado National Speedway Year in Review
[18] Seriously Fast Motorsports: Mariah Boudrieau Making Second ARCA West Start of 2025
[19] Kickin’ the Tires: 2025 ARCA West at Colorado: Team Reactions and Analysis
[20] Seriously Fast Motorsports: Mariah Boudrieau Making Second ARCA West Start of 2025
[21] UCCS Women’s & Ethnic Studies: Mariah Boudrieau ’23
[22] Seriously Fast Motorsports: Mariah Boudrieau Making Second ARCA West Start of 2025
[23] Seriously Fast Motorsports: Mariah Boudrieau Making Second ARCA West Start of 2025
[24] NASCAR Race Mom: Welcome to ARCA Racing Mariah Boudrieau
[25] Seriously Fast Motorsports: Mariah Boudrieau Making Second ARCA West Start of 2025
[26] NASCAR Race Mom: Welcome to ARCA Racing Mariah Boudrieau