Why This Woman Chose a Ford Edge for the Drag Strip—and Made It Fast

In this episode, Melinda Russell sits down with Cierra Scott, a wife, mom, and fearless drag racer from Kentucky. What makes her story unique? She races a 2020 Ford Edge ST—yes, an SUV—on the drag strip. Cierra talks about her journey into motorsports, how her late grandfather inspired her, and how she balances racing with being a full-time working mom.

From signing up for her first race behind her husband’s back to building a one-of-a-kind platform in the racing world, Cierra’s story is full of courage, resilience, and turbocharged determination.

🏁 In This Episode, You'll Hear About:

• How Cierra’s racing journey began with her grandfather and LS Fest
• The story behind her unique race car: a twin-turbo Ford Edge ST
• What it’s like to balance racing, motherhood, and two jobs
• Overcoming stereotypes and ADHD in motorsports
• The importance of women’s racing communities like Women and Wheels
• Cierra’s racing goals—including a dream to race at Texas 2K
• Her experiences with sponsors like HP Tuners, Thermal R&D, and CV Fab
• Advice for women wanting to enter motorsports and ignore the haters

🔧 Featured Sponsors & Partners Mentioned:

• HP Tuners
• Thermal R&D Exhaust
• CV Fab
• ZFG Racing
• Women and Wheels

📲 Follow Cierra Scott:

• Instagram: @ajustSTgirl
• TikTok: @ajustSTgirl

💬 Quote of the Episode:

"If you’re not making it, you won’t have haters." – Cierra Scott

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