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Two locals part of St. James Scholarship Program
Congratulations goes out to a pair of female Miami Valley racers. MEGAN RITENOUR, of Miamisburg and SLOAN HENDERSON, of Franklin were both named among 18 finalists for the 2008 Lyn St. James Project Podium scholarships. The scholarships are intended to help young female racers “achieve racing and business success.” St. James is a retired veteran road racer who is one of five women to have qualified for the Indianapolis 500. She was the 1992 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year. Female racing drivers from 13 states and Germany were named. Each applicant submitted their driving qualifications, sponsor information and a written essay which outlined their goals, racing plans and why they need support. Ritenour is competing in the Super Cup Stock Car Series and the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series. Henderson competes in the INEX Legends and Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana Legends Tour. Joining Henderson and Ritenour as finalists for this year’s scholarships are: * Renee Dupuis, Glasbury, Conn. — NASCAR Whelen Modified Series * Kaley Engstrom, Rhome, Texas — Brazo Mini Sprint Association * Natalie Fernaroli, Raymore, Mo. — TAG USA Kart * Diana Harker, Gainesville, Ga. — NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster * Kate Harker, Gainesville, Ga. — NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster * Brandi jass, Bryan, Texas — Brazos Mini Sprint Association * Kristy Noll, Amherst, N.Y. — WKA Jr. Restricted Dirt Karts * Samantha Nield, Jensen Beach, Fla. — NHRA Altered Dragster * Ashley Parlett, Harrisburg, N.C. — 260 Sprint Cars * Leah Pruett-LeDuc, Cherry Valley, Calif. — NHRA Funny Car/Super Comp * Kayla Sewell, Henderson, Nev. — NHRA Sportsman * Trista Stevenson, Pocahontas, Ill. — NASCAR Late Model * Samantha Taylor, Bonney Lake, Wash. — USAC/QMA/IKF/ASCA Series * Miranda Throckmorton, Coatesville, Ind. — All-Star & Midwest Circuit of Champions * Lynsey Tilton, Martinsville, Ind. — USAC Midgets/Mini Sprints * Jackie Weiss, Hessen, Germany — Karts/Formula BMW
Project Podium is an offshoot of St. James’ Women in the Winner’s Circle Foundation and Driver Development program. Project Podium plans to award $55,000 in racing scholarships this year. The finalists are currently being evaluated by a select panel of female business and auto racing personalities, including St. James, NASCAR driver Erin Crocker and current Formula Atlantic Championship managing director Vicki O’Connor. Scholarship winners will be announced in late May.
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