In the mid-1960s, the women’s liberation movement was just beginning and women were participating. Shirley Muldowney became one of their rallying points, because she was doing more than talking about women’s issues - she was actively participating and succeeding in an activity in which men swore she’d be a failure -- behind the wheel of a race car. Long before Danica Patrick, she was the first woman licensed by NHRA to drive a gasoline-burning dragster, capable of speeds over 150 MPH in the quarter mile. In the Nineties, I was personally introduced to, and inspired by Muldowney via legendary Riot-Grrrl band L7’s song “Shirley”.
Now fast forward to present times and take a look at one of the rising stars of race car driving, Alli Owens. At twenty years old, Owens is signed with D'Hondt Motorsports and drives the #19 Toyota under the ElectrifyingCareers.com banner. A 2010 Nationwide Series hopeful, Owens got her start in the BMX Bicycle circuit, moved to a dirt track at Volusia Speedway Park in 2003, competes currently in the renowned ARCA RE/MAX Series and has her sights set on being a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver. Her sponsorships range from the National Electrical Contractor's Association to Nutrisystem. Owens also happens to be a Girl Scouts enthusiast, inviting girls to attend racing events and participating in the National Girls and Women In Sports Day. Read more about Alli Owens here!
For her Gold Award Project, Sarah Jo Lambert of Lubbock TX has designed and is constructing a Green Environmental Center. With walls made of compressed earth, the facility will be powered by solar panels, and inside will be educational books and DVDs about the environment. Read about Sarah and her 850-square-foot environmental learning space in the 
