This June, the roar of engines signals more than just competition—it marks a historic milestone for women and diversity in motorsports. The National Center of Women’s Innovations proudly kicks off its Women, Start Your Engines as engineer-turned-racer Christina Lam becomes the first Chinese American female driver to compete in NASCAR’s IMSA endurance races. Christina will have the NCWI’s logo on her car and her racing suit as she roars around the IMSA tracks. She will also be meeting with young people, especially girls, prior to the races to give them encouragement and a hands-on opportunity to step out of their comfort zone and consider STEM fields and racing, just as Christina has.
The International Motor Racing Research Center and the Watkins Glen Library will be hosting a celebration for Christina on Friday, June 20th. The Women Driving Change banner, recognizing some key women innovators helping racing, will be proudly flying. Join us as we salute Christina and she pursues her mission to slay her competitors!
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Christina will be tearing up the tracks
at two high-profile events:
🗓 June 7 –8 – Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH
🗓 June 20 –21 – Watkins Glen International Raceway, Watkins Glen, NY
But it’s more than just speed—Christina is part of the growing Women Driving Change movement. She brings grit, grace, and groundbreaking representation to a sport long dominated by men. And she’s not just racing—she’s inspiring.
Christina’s race car and suit will proudly display the NCWI logo, and our banner will wave alongside cheering fans—reminding the world that innovation isn’t just about invention, but about who we lift up and celebrate.
Two special events for Friday, June 20th:
- Christina will host youth sessions, encouraging young people—especially girls—to chase their dreams and step boldly outside their comfort zones.
- 5:00–6:30 PM the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) and the Watkins Glen Library will hold a reception honoring Christina and other trailblazing women in racing.
Saturday, June 21 – Christina competes 11:45am- 2 PM. Come cheer her on.
Together, we change the world —one lap, one barrier, one girl at a time.
For more information/tickets/contributions, contact:
operationsmanager@womensinnovations.org