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Shirley Muldowney (born June 19, 1940), also known professionally 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 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) to drive a Top Fuel dragster.
Shirley Muldowney, an American Top Gas, Funny Car, and match racer is a trailblazer and an inspiration to many in automotive sports. She shattered gender barriers by becoming the first woman to receive a license from the National Hot Rod Association to drive a Top Fuel dragster.
She broke the gender barrier, withstood discrimination, hostility, and an almost-fatal bone-shattering 250 mph crash. Despite it all, Muldowney, competing in drag racing's ultimate category, Top Fuel, has achieved 18 National Championship wins and nine runner-up positions.
May 24, 2016 · Shirley Muldowney is a pioneer of women in motorsports, winning three NHRA Top Fuel titles and overcoming a near-fatal crash. She faces her biggest challenge yet as she undergoes surgery to remove her right lung due to Stage 2 lung cancer.
Shirley Muldowney was the first woman to drive a Top Fuel dragster and win three NHRA World Championships. Learn about her life, career, achievements, and challenges in drag racing.
Watch how Shirley Muldowney, the first woman to win a Top Fuel championship, overcame adversity and became a trailblazer in drag racing. The documentary features exclusive interviews, archival footage, and behind-the-scenes moments of her life and achievements.
Mar 24, 2020 · A photo gallery of the three-time NHRA Top Fuel champion and pioneer for women in motorsports. See her cars and moments from her remarkable career and appearances.
