Auto Racing Women’s History Month Interview Series: Pro Stock Bike Racer, Peggy Llewellyn Peggy Llewellyn is the first woman of color in the world to win a professional motorsports event. by Stephen Ur March 16, 2015 Today’s Women’s History Month Interview is with Peggy Llewellyn. Peggy is a professional Pro Stock Bike Racer. She is the first woman of color in the world to win a professional motorsports event, which she accomplished at the NHRA POWERade event in Dallas in 2007. Earlier this month, Peggy spoke to our Stephen Ur. Stephen Ur: When did you start motorcycling? What age? Peggy Llewellyn: 7 years old SU: Who/what got you into it? PL: My dad, Eugene owned shop in SA TX, had motorcycles instead of dolls SU: What has been the biggest challenge of motorcycling? PL: Finding funding SU: Have you won any trophies? PL: Won in 2007 Dallas Event SU: What is your favorite sports movie? PL: Secratariat SU: If you could dinner with any three celebrities, dead or alive, who would they be and why? PL: Selena ’cause she lived close by, down to earth, family-orientated, always wanted to be like her, always kept fans near, Oprah ’cause she loves to talk and would love to ask her anything about how she was able to overcome setbacks, Denzel Washington ’cause he’s from SA SU: March is Women’s History Month. What legacy do you hope to leave, not only in your career, but as a woman? PL: Hard work pays off, never give up Post Views: 2,514 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Stephen Ur Stephen is the Football Editor at DoubleGSports.com Latest posts by Stephen Ur (see all) Darnold is the issue with Jets, not Gase - November 13, 2019 Jersey Flight Join National Arena League for 2020 Season - October 25, 2019 Jersey Flight: 2019 Season in Review - June 11, 2019 New York Jets Defeated by Miami Dolphins, 20-12 - September 16, 2018 Related TopicsPeggy LlewellynWomen's History Month Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 XFL Co-Owner Dany Garcia Talks Business, Serving Others at espnW Women + Sports Summit by Candace Cordelia | posted on October 23, 2020 Women in Sports Interview Series: It’s a sure bet with Philadelphia native, Erin Kate Dolan (VIDEO) by Denise Gonzalez | posted on March 17, 2020 From Paramus High School to CBS Sports, Spero Dedes is making waves in sports broadcasting by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 27, 2020 The Story of the NHL’s First Armenian, Zach Bogosian and His Biggest Fan by Anthony Paradiso | posted on September 12, 2020 More in Auto Racing Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better Nascar driver Denny Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan teamed up to create a... Romain Grosjean saved by Halo in Bahrain Grand Prix Formula One races are a spectacle to watch and the Bahrain Grand Prix didn’t... New NASCAR Choose Rule Prioritizes Strategy in All-Star Race NASCAR is debuting a new venue and a new rule for this year’s All-Star... Martin Truex Jr. Wins 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Mayetta, New Jersey, native Martin Truex Jr. enjoyed a dominating season on the track. Rutgers Basketball: Would a New Practice Facility or Arena Turn Program Around? Wheeler Injury Bad News for Mets, But Not A Huge Surprise