Shirley Muldowney

Shirley Muldowney, also known as 'Cha Cha' and the 'First Lady of Drag Racing', is an American auto racer. She was the first woman to receive a license from the NHRA to drive a Top Fuel dragster and is a pioneering trailblazer for women in motorsports.

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Birth Name :

Shirley Roque

Profession :

Auto Racing Driver

Birthday :

June 19, 1940

Star Sign :

Gemini

Age :

84

Birthplace :

Schenectady, New York

Shirley Muldowney, often referred to as “Cha Cha” and the “First Lady of Drag Racing,” is a trailblazing American auto racer. She made history as the first woman to obtain a license from the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) to drive a Top Fuel dragster. Throughout her impressive career, Muldowney secured three NHRA Top Fuel championships, 18 NHRA national event victories, and became the first woman to achieve a top fuel pole position at the NHRA U.S. Nationals. She also won the World Championship in 1980. As one of the most accomplished drag racers ever, Muldowney is a pioneering figure for women in motorsports.