Dystany Spurlock
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| Born | March 30, 1992 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Occupation | Racing driver |
Dystany Spurlock (born March 30, 1992) is an American professional auto racing driver. She currently competes in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class for Arana Racing. She also competes part-time in both the ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series East, driving the No. 66 Chevrolet for MBM Motorsports.
Spurlock is widely recognized as one of the most prominent Black women in contemporary motorsports and an advocate for diversity and youth engagement in racing.
Early life
Spurlock was born in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Her interest in motorsports began when he was young, when her parents took her on motorcycle rides around their home. She also spent Sundays watching NASCAR races on television. At the age of 12, her godfather took her to her first drag racing event, which started her motorcycle racing career.[1]
Racing career
Motorcycle drag racing
Spurlock began her career in motorcycle drag racing at the age of 17.[1]
In 2024, Spurlock mostly competed in the XDA Motorcycle Drag Racing Series. On October 5, 2024, she set track, series, and world records in the Real Street class with a 7.32-second pass at 178 mph and became the first woman in history to win that class.[2][3]
In partnership with Arana Racing, on June 20, 2025, Spurlock competed at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, becoming the second Black woman in history to compete in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class.[2] She also competed in the U.S. Nationals that year.[4]
Formula 4
In 2023, Spurlock competed in Skip Barber’s Formula 4 series, having graduated from the racing school.[5] She finished 13th in the final points standings.[6]
ARCA Menards Series
In 2026, it was announced that Spurlock would make her debut in the ARCA Menards Series East at Hickory Motor Speedway, becoming the first Black woman in history to compete in a NASCAR-sanctioned series. She will drive the No. 66 Chevrolet for MBM Motorsports.[7][8] She plans on running in select races in the main ARCA Menards Series, and plans for additional races later in year.[9] At Hickory, she finished on the lead lap in seventh place.[10] It was later revealed that she will run the following race at Rockingham Speedway, as well as the main ARCA Menards Series race at Kansas Speedway.[11][12][13]
Other series
Spurlock has also competed in the Lexus 0-60 challenge and various indoor arena car circuits.[14][15] She has also competed in the Paramount Kia Big 10 Challenge at Hickory Motor Speedway in preparation for her ARCA debut.[16][17]
Advocacy
Spurlock is an outspoken advocate for equality and girl power in motorsports and has appeared in media campaigns promoting inclusivity and representation in racing. She has worked with organizations such as the African American Automotive Association (AAAA).[18][19]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Dystany Spurlock: Fueling this Racer's Adrenaline Started with Mom and Dad". Women Riders Now. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Foxxtecca. "Dystany Spurlock to Make NHRA History With Support From Foxxtecca". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ↑ "Motorcycle Drag Racer Dystany Spurlock Aims For Historic NASCAR ARCA Series Bid". Drag Illustrated. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Dystany Spurlock anxious to show NHRA fans what she's capable of". NHRA.com. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Dystany Spurlock to compete in 2023 Skip Barber Formula Race Series". Skip Barber. 2023-04-01. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ↑ "2023 Formula Race Series Standings". Skip Barber. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Dystany Spurlock set for her historic East Series debut at Hickory". ARCA Racing. March 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Dystany Spurlock set to make history as first Black woman to race in ARCA". Motorsport.com. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Dystany Spurlock Debuting in ARCA East at Hickory". Frontstretch. 19 March 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Dystany Spurlock Makes History at Hickory Motor Speedway with Impressive Seventh-Place Finish in ARCA Menards Series East Debut". Catchfence.com. March 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Dystany Spurlock Set for ARCA Menards Series East Return at Rockingham Speedway Following Historic Hickory Motor Speedway Debut". Catchfence.com. April 1, 2026.
- ↑ "PIT BOX: ARCA Menards Series East drivers prepare to conquer The Rock". ARCA Racing. March 30, 2026.
- ↑ Worsham, Trenton (2026-04-02). "Dystany Spurlock: 'NASCAR Has Always Been My Heart'". Frontstretch. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ↑ Dystany Spurlock (2021-03-28). Dystany Spurlock Lexus 0 to 60 Promo. Retrieved 2025-09-25 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Check out Arena Racing USA on Motoroso". Motoroso. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ↑ "Dystany Spurlock". The Third Turn. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Motorcycle Drag Racer Dystany Spurlock Aims for Historic NASCAR ARCA Series Bid". Dystany Spurlock. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
- ↑ Release, Press (February 3, 2026). "Motorcycle Drag Racer Dystany Spurlock Aims for Historic NASCAR-Owned ARCA Menards Series Bid". catchfence.com.
- ↑ Warrick, Jamal (2024-07-12). "African American Automotive Association (AAAA) Announces Formation of Inaugural Board of Directors". AAAA. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
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