Young and Fearless: Claire DeBeaupre Talks Racing, Family, and F1 Dreams

In this episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell chats with 9-year-old Claire DeBeaupre, a quarter midget racer from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Claire shares her racing journey, love for speed, and what it’s like being the only girl in her school who races. Full of energy, humor, and heart, Claire talks about everything from her favorite food to flipping a car and calling it “just like a roller coaster.”

From her pink helmet to her fearless attitude, Claire is already proving that girls can lead the pack in motorsports—one lap at a time.

🏁 Topics Covered:

• How Claire got started in racing at age 4
• Her journey through rookie and junior classes
• What it’s like being a girl in a male-dominated sport
• Making friends at the track and overcoming challenges
• Her love for animals (especially her two one-eyed cats!)
• Her big dreams of becoming a Formula 1 driver
• The importance of family support and fun sponsors
• Advice for other girls who want to try racing

🏎️ Racing Team:

Rose Racing
Follow Claire on Instagram: @roseracing_pa
Facebook: Rose Racing

🤝 Sponsors Mentioned:

• VCL Orthodontist Specialists
• Frosty Fall Ice Cream
• Chaos Piercing
• CJM Industries
• Frances Renovations
• Studio 1213
• Chef Tripper Catering
• Roxbury Auto Services
• Sourdough and Sweets
• CM Designing

💬 Memorable Quote:

“My favorite thing about racing is proving the boys wrong.” – Claire DeBeaupre

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