Guest Introduction: Dystany Spurlock

An Early Love of Racing

Breaking into Drag Racing

The Journey to NASCAR: Personal Obstacles

The Athleticism of Racing

The Impact of Being a Trailblazer in NASCAR

Dystany's Signature Sparkle Look

She Pivots Sponsorship of Dystany

Understanding the Racing Process

Low Point to Launch

Reflections on Dystany the Disruptor

Podcast Credits

Dystany Spurlock has been fast her whole life—and is now a She Pivots-sponsored NASCAR driver! This is She Pivots’ first-ever sports sponsorship, because we believe in Dystany’s ability to break records and win. From a Barbie Corvette and go-karts at five, to fighting her way onto the boys' football team in middle school, to setting a motorcycle world record in a sport built for anyone but her, Dystany is a powerhouse. Getting to NASCAR meant driving trucks, working flight attendant shifts, and living in her mom's RV while she waited for the call that would change everything. On this episode of She Pivots, Dystany talks about that winding road to becoming the first Black woman to race in NASCAR, the family that held her together through the hardest parts, and why she refuses to leave her signature face sparkles at the door. We also discuss what it means when little girls stop her in the grocery store to say they want to drive too and the details behind the She Pivots purple car she's racing in this week at Indianapolis.

Chapters:

00:00 Guest Introduction: Dystany Spurlock

02:43 An Early Love of Racing

08:18 Breaking into Drag Racing

19:48 The Journey to NASCAR: Personal Obstacles

22:45 The Athleticism of Racing

27:52 The Impact of Being a Trailblazer in NASCAR

33:30 Dystany's Signature Sparkle Look

39:45 She Pivots Sponsorship of Dystany

40:28 Understanding the Racing Process

44:03 Low Point to Launch

45:40 Reflections on Dystany the Disruptor

46:52 Podcast Credits






Tune in to watch the big race THIS FRIDAY, July 24th, at 5:30pm on FS1/Fox Sports App

 

You can keep up with Dystany @dystanyspurlock on Instagram, and check out her Docuseries “Driven by Dystany: The Road to NASCAR” on Foxxtecca’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6q2OuXcHRf4w2pJxwqHP34rH8Iyprgcy 

 

Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.

 

She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.

 

Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com

 

Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. 

 

She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

Dystany Spurlock has been fast her whole life&mdash;and is now a She Pivots-sponsored NASCAR driver! This is She Pivots&rsquo; first-ever sports sponsorship, because we believe in Dystany&rsquo;s ability to break records and win. From a Barbie Corvette and go-karts at five, to fighting her way onto the boys' football team in middle school, to setting a motorcycle world record in a sport built for anyone but her, Dystany is a powerhouse. Getting to NASCAR meant driving trucks, working flight attendant shifts, and living in her mom's RV while she waited for the call that would change everything. On this episode of She Pivots, Dystany talks about that winding road to becoming the first Black woman to race in NASCAR, the family that held her together through the hardest parts, and why she refuses to leave her signature face sparkles at the door. We also discuss what it means when little girls stop her in the grocery store to say they want to drive too and the details behind the She Pivots purple car she's racing in this week at Indianapolis.
Chapters:
00:00 Guest Introduction: Dystany Spurlock
02:43 An Early Love of Racing
08:18 Breaking into Drag Racing
19:48 The Journey to NASCAR: Personal Obstacles
22:45 The Athleticism of Racing
27:52 The Impact of Being a Trailblazer in NASCAR
33:30 Dystany's Signature Sparkle Look
39:45 She Pivots Sponsorship of Dystany
40:28 Understanding the Racing Process
44:03 Low Point to Launch
45:40 Reflections on Dystany the Disruptor
46:52 Podcast Credits
 
Tune in to watch the big race THIS FRIDAY, July 24th, at 5:30pm on FS1/Fox Sports App
&nbsp;
You can keep up with Dystany @dystanyspurlock on Instagram, and check out her Docuseries &ldquo;Driven by Dystany: The Road to NASCAR&rdquo; on Foxxtecca&rsquo;s YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6q2OuXcHRf4w2pJxwqHP34rH8Iyprgcy">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6q2OuXcHRf4w2pJxwqHP34rH8Iyprgcy</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.
&nbsp;
She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.
&nbsp;
Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: <a href="https://shepivots.substack.com/">shepivots.substack.com</a>
&nbsp;
Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>, and check out our website <a href="http://www.shepivotspod.com">shepivotspod.com</a> for resources and updates.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys. The series will celebrate those who have made bold moves with a view towards inspiring others to pursue their own non-linear paths. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast.

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys. The series will celebrate those who have made bold moves with a view towards inspiring others to pursue their own non-linear paths. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>.

She Pivots

Dystany Spurlock has been fast her whole life—and is now a She Pivots-sponsored NASCAR driver! This is She Pivots’ first-ever sports sponsorship, because we believe in Dystany’s ability to break records and win. From a Barbie Corvette and go-karts at five, to fighting her way onto the boys' football team in middle school, to setting a motorcycle world record in a sport built for anyone but her, Dystany is a powerhouse. Getting to NASCAR meant driving trucks, working flight attendant shifts, and living in her mom's RV while she waited for the call that would change everything. On this episode of She Pivots, Dystany talks about that winding road to becoming the first Black woman to race in NASCAR, the family that held her together through the hardest parts, and why she refuses to leave her signature face sparkles at the door. We also discuss what it means when little girls stop her in the grocery store to say they want to drive too and the details behind the She Pivots purple car she's racing in this week at Indianapolis.

Dystany Spurlock: The First Black Woman on the NASCAR Track

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