Shirley Muldowney removes herself from Land Speed Record Opportunity

HUNTERSVILLE, NC - December 2, 2015: Drag racing legend Shirley Muldowney has announced she will not participate in any land speed record attempt in Doug Herbert's proposed Streamliner car.

An attempt at Muldowney capturing the all-time record for female drivers was announced two years ago when the idea to build the car was first formulated. "I won't be driving that car," Muldowney

"I've recently joined a group that has a lot of plans for me in 2016 and beyond, and I won't have the time to learn how to drive a speed record car or to make all of the necessary passes. My schedule simply won't allow for it. I'm no longer associated with this land speed project in any way."

Muldowney, 75, a drag racing pioneer with four world titles who broke numerous barriers for female participants beginning in the 1960s, plans to be at numerous NHRA events next season. Known as "the First Lady of Drag Racing," Muldowney's life reaching the top of the sport was made into the iconic movie "Heart Like a Wheel."

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Drag racing icon Shirley Muldowney resigns from B.R.A.K.E.S. board

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 25) -- Drag racing legend Shirley Muldowney has resigned from the Board of Directors at B.R.A.K.E.S., a North Carolina-based charity that promotes safe driving among teenagers.

"An opportunity has come up with another entity that will be a really wonderful deal for me

"I'm thrilled about the future, which has many possibilities that I will be at more NHRA races throughout the year. I've always enjoyed spending time with my wonderful fans, and the chance to see more of them has me very excited. Stay tuned for more good news coming very soon."

Muldowney, who moved to the Charlotte area from her longtime home in Michigan to assist with B.R.A.K.E.S., is a four-time world champion and the first female to win a major auto racing championship. Her life in drag racing was portrayed in the movie Heart Like A Wheel.
personally, so I have resigned from B.R.A.K.E.S. effective immediately," Muldowney said. "I appreciate and cherish the time I had with board members Wanda Miller, Dave Dobson, and Mickey Aberman and I believe in the mission of B.R.A.K.E.S.

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