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A Woman Who "Couldn't Possibly Imagine Doing Anything Else" Than Racing
A Woman Who "Couldn't Possibly Imagine Doing Anything Else" Than Racing-November 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:11:39

Sprint car racer Amber Balcaen didn’t just grow up around racing. She’s addicted to it herself. Gabor Vadja recently asked her to share her thoughts on the sport, from the joys of winning to the high costs of participation. If there’s one thing funding her own racing has taught her, it’s a fantastic work ethic.

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