Faster than F1: The extreme motorsport where women keep winning
Top Fuel drag racing is the only elite motorsport class where women frequently beat men to major titles.
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"The safety really does work."
— Susanne Callin , Athlete
"It has to be instant reactions with everything."
— Susanne Callin , Athlete
"It takes balls."
— Jndia Erbacher , Athlete
Key People
She is a record-setting Top Fuel drag racer who won the US championship in 2017 and 2022.
She is the chief innovation officer at More Than Equal, which supports women in motorsports.
She is a Swiss drag racer and rival of Susanne Callin.
She is a two-time European champion in Top Fuel drag racing.
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Top Fuel drag racing is the only elite motorsport class where women frequently beat men to major titles.
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