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Podcast: Women's Motorsports Network Podcast
Episode: Racing at Age 8: Meet NHRA Fan and Drag Racer Karter Platt
Description: Send us Fan MailIn this episode, host Melinda Russell interviews 8-year-old junior dragster racer Karter Platt, who shares her early start and growing passion for motorsports. Karter, from Texas, began racing at just 4 years old after attending the Amarillo Dragway with her Gigi and Papa. Racing quickly became a family affair, with her mom, Gigi, and Papa supporting her at every event.Karter races a lime green, purple, and pink half-scale Junior Dragster in the 11.90 class, running primarily in the Summit Junior Drag Racing League Series. She competes at several...