Peggy Llewellynis a professional motorcyclist on the NHRA circuit and is the first black woman in the world to win a professional motorsports event. Peggy was just recognized by Essence Magazine’s, “Boundary Breaking Black Women” in honor of Black History Month.
Clutchandchrome.com reported:
Professional motorcyclist Peggy Llewellyn, of Jamaican and Mexican American descent, is the first woman of color in the world to win a professional motorsports event. Winning at the NHRA POWERade Dallas 2007, she earned an appearance in the inaugural Countdown to 4 and Countdown to 1, giving her a finish in the POWERade top five in standings where she recorded her post-career-best time and speed.
The three year professional motorcyclist ran an abbreviated season in 2008 where she advanced to the semifinals in Denver, finishing the season qualifying five of six races. She sat out the 2009 season due to lack of sponsorship, Llewellyn will return to the NHRA circuit for the 2010 season in March at the Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida.
Named 2009 Female Athlete of the Year by The Elements of a Champion Foundation for displaying extraordinary character on and off the racetrack, Llewellyn is dedicated to her community through actively being involved with Women’s Sports Foundation’s Go Girl Go! and independently promoting the sport of motorcycle racing, physical fitness education, and following dreams to young girls.
“I am truly humbled to be included in Essence’s “Boundary Breaking Black Women” in honor of Black History Month.” Peggy told press. “Honored that my achievements as a professional motorcyclist on the NHRA circuit, are included with activist, humanitarians, educators and entertainers; my hope is to continue to be an inspiration to all women by doing and being my best, as these women have done.”
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