Screen to Speed No.48: Abigail Cole, Junior Drag Racing Superstar!
In the episode of Screen to Speed powered by INIT eSports, Lyubov Ozeretskovskaya (@LoveFortySix) interviews 13-year-old junior drag racer Abigail Cole. The discussion covers Abigail's introduction to drag racing at age three, her experiences, preparation routines, and the support from her family. Abigail shares her journey from her first race to winning a championship at her home track in Washington and becoming part of the JCM Main Family Protein team. They discuss the challenges and learnings she faces, as well as her passion for various hobbies like welding, karate, climbing, and baking. Abigail also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and having fun in racing. The episode highlights her future aspirations to go professional in drag racing and her dedication to inspire more girls to enter the sport. So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!
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00:00 Meet Abigail Cole: Junior Drag Racer
02:32 Getting Hooked on Drag Racing
05:07 Balancing Racing and Life
06:56 Training and Preparation
08:58 Hobbies Beyond Racing
11:50 The Racing Community and Team Dynamics
17:16 Breathing Exercises and Nervousness
17:44 The Purple Dragster Story
18:50 Fun Questions and Quickfire Round
21:15 Future Plans and Aspirations
22:52 Plans for the Season and Beyond
25:59 Promoting Racing for Girls
28:23 Lessons Learned from Racing
30:31 Social Media and Online Presence
32:48 Inspiring Message for Future Racers
35:00 Conclusion and Farewell
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