The third annual event is to take place November 7 & 8, 2023 

at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona

 

 

 

·       Mobil 1 to return as Presenting Sponsor

·       Summit to be held at Jeff Gordon’s – The Barn Brewed by Busch Light within the Phoenix Raceway Complex

 

Avondale, Arizona (March 14, 2023) – As part of its commitment to supporting and ehancing opportunities for women across all disciplines of motorsport, Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) proudly announced today the third annual Women with Drive – Driven by Mobil 1 (WWD III). The two-day conference will take place November 7 & 8, 2023 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona following the final NASCAR Series race of the season.

 

WWD III will bring together the most successful and influential people to celebrate and continue the momentum created by the first Women with Drive Summit in Nashville, TN, and Women with Drive II – Driven by Mobil 1, held in Concord, NC, which was a sold-out industry summit. Through the years, each event has doubled in size and has quickly become a must-attend event for those in motorsports committed to improvement and advancing opportunities in both inclusion and diversity.  Attendees include industry executives, drivers, team members, OEMs, sponsors, race track representatives and anyone working in the sport or wanting to learn more. 

 

 “Mobil 1 is thrilled to once again partner with Women in Motorsports North America and continue supporting the Summit as we strongly believe equity and inclusion in the industry are paramount to the success of motorsports,” said Michelle Hassinger, North American OEM Marketing Manager on behalf of Mobil 1 – the world’s leading synthetic motor oil brand.  "We look forward to continuing the conversation to make motorsport more inclusive, creating new opportunities for women in the industry, and playing a role in positively growing the sport."

 

To further inspire future generation of women in motorsport, Lyn St. James, a former race car driver and 2020 inductee of the Sebring Hall of Fame, was recently announced the first-female Grand Marshal of SuperSebring weekend, which is currently taking place in Sebring, Fla. In addition to a successful and pioneering driving career, which includes her first professional 

 

 

victory at Sebring in 1990, St. James is a life-long advocate for career opportunities for women in the sport and continues to mentor women and guide them into motorsports careers at all

 

levels, including leadership positions and as drivers. She is also the co-founder of Women in Motorsports North America, with Beth Paretta, founder, owner, and team principal of Paretta Autosport – the first majority women's team in history to run the Indianapolis 500.

 

“Phoenix Raceway is excited to host the Women with Drive III – Driven by Mobil 1 Summit this year in Avondale.  As we host the final race of the 2023 NASCAR Series season, we anticipate many industry leaders will stay in the area to attend this powerful event,” said Latasha Causey – Track President of Phoenix Raceway.  “We are thrilled to offer ‘The Barn Brewed by Busch Light’ as the venue for this important two-day event.” 

 

“While the overwhelming success of the first two Women with Drive – Driven by Mobil 1 events have been great, we still have a lot to discuss, digest and develop,” said Co-Chair Beth Paretta.  “By creating an atmosphere where industry leaders and those seeking to develop careers in motorsports are together, we hope to cultivate relationships that will benefit everyone.  The Women with Drive III – Driven by Mobil 1 event offers a unique networking opportunity to develop those relationships that, we hope, will lead to greater opportunities for women and other diverse communities in motorsports,” said Co-Chair Lyn St. James.

 

“If the amount of corporate support we received in 2022 at the Women with Drive II – Driven by Mobil 1 Summit is any indication, this event, and everything it stands for, is top-of-mind for so many companies in the sport,” said WWD III Co-Chair Cindy Sisson.  “We couldn't produce this high-end event without the support of those companies who believe in our mission.  We anticipate corporate support and event attendance to be higher than ever in 2023 – which proves that this gathering is important to all parties involved."

 

SCHEDULE: (All times Eastern)

 

5:00 – 8:00 pm: Opening Reception

 

8:15 – 4:00 pm: Keynotes and Panelists – Phoenix Raceway

4:00 – 6:00 pm: Job Fair/Networking Reception

8:15 – 4:20 pm: Keynotes and Panelists – Phoenix Raceway

4:30 – 5:30 pm: Closing Reception

 

To learn more and register for the Women with Drive III – Driven by Mobil 1, please visit http://www.womenwithdrivesummit.com 

 

You can also follow along on social media, including:

 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WWDSummit and www.facebook.com/Mobil1

Twitter: @WWDSummit and @mobil1

Instagram: @WWDSummit and @mobil1

LinkedIn:  Women in Motor Sports North America and Mobil 1

YouTube:  @WomenWithDriveSummit @mobil1

 

Mobil 1, the world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, is a brand that has been trusted for more vehicle miles than any one of us sees in our lifetime.  Designed to empower our love of driving, Mobil 1 advanced synthetic motor oil features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils – that means more time behind the wheel than under the hood.  This technology allows Mobil 1 advanced synthetic motor oil to meet or exceed the toughest standards of vehicle manufacturers and tuning shops, all while providing exceptional protection against engine wear under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions.  Not that you'd ever put your car through any extremes.  Join us.  For the love of driving.

 

Home to NASCAR Championship Weekend since 2020, Phoenix Raceway has been the premier motorsports venue in the Southwest since 1964 and hosts two NASCAR race weekends each year. In 2023, the spring event weekend, March 10-12, kicks off the race season at Phoenix Raceway and features the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series. Phoenix Raceway will once again host NASCAR Championship Weekend, November 3-5. During the action-packed, three-day event, champions will be crowned in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series West. Phoenix Raceway also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, corporate meetings and conferences, charity events, weddings, holiday events, sport and endurance competitions, driving schools and Segway tours. For more information, visit www.PhoenixRaceway.com and download the new NASCAR Tracks App at www.phoenixraceway.com/nascar-tracks-app/.

 

WIMNA is a US 501(c)3 charitable organization founded by motorsports icons Lyn St. James and Beth Paretta. WIMNA is a community of motorsports professionals devoted to supporting opportunities for women across all motorsport disciplines by creating an inclusive, resourceful environment to foster mentorship, advocacy, education, and growth, thereby ensuring the continued strength and successful future of our sport. More information is available at https://womeninmotorsportsna.com