Women’s Track And Driving Events Taking Center Stage
It’s hard not to dive into a topic like inclusivity without conjuring some sense of angst in our current internet and political landscape. But this isn’t some government or corporate program we are referring to here. What were beginning to see in the automotive scene is a grassroots movement to bring those who have historically been on the sidelines into the sport and hobby.
Sure, we need to grow the hobby, but it’s much more than that. What is really cool about the recent growth in women’s driving and track events is that this isn’t a effort to count numbers. It’s about creating spaces for the large number of women who just really want to do be a part of the driving, track and racing scene.
While plenty of women make their ways to track days every day, the opportunity to be a more welcoming community can’t be overlooked. So, a number of local Atlanta area track day operators have created programs aimed at women – from simply welcoming subgroups to having a women’s run group all the way to hosting a full track day for women.
Why Women’s Only Autocross, Car Control Clinics, Run Groups And Track Days
Women’s interest and involvement in the car scene and racing has always been in higher numbers than what may be represented at any given event. As a general average, 34% of all car enthusiasts are women. If you want a more specific example, just last year it was reported a whopping 40% F1 viewership were women and growing 8% each year.
There has been a rise of women’s viewership and sports across the board. As the stigma of being involved as declined, it’s allowed more women to seek passions regardless of whether it fits into societies traditional expectations.
Despite this interest though, the typical track day tops out at about 10% (speculation, not hard numbers). Even though the percentages may vary from group to group and across particulars of the hobby, it’s clear there is a disconnect between interest and participation. It just makes good sense to find ways to get more women engaged.
Women’s only driving events provide an opportunity for women to come off the sidelines and into the fold. While there are no rules preventing women from doing this at any track, and women absolutely are out there, the opportunity for women to build a like community makes it that much easier to say “you know what, maybe I can, and if nothing else, at least I know it’s a group that will want (or not judge) me”.
So with that, let’s talk about a few of the opportunities for women to get out on track with other women here in the Atlanta area in the coming weeks and months.
SCCA Autocross Ladies Day – March 21st – Atlanta Motor Speedway
The Atlanta Region is proud to partner with Traction Insurance for this 2026 women’s autocross event. This unique event is a “ladies-only” activity geared toward women of all skill levels to expand our autocross community. We will have a more casual format to this event and will strive to get as many runs as possible for all drivers involved.
Never done autocross before? No worries! Instructors and region regulars will be on site and available on request to help out. Like a normal autocross, you will have a work assignment for the shift you are not driving, and it will be explained on site. If you are browsing motorsportreg and came across our event and don’t know what autocross is, here’s a helpful link from the SCCA detailing what autocross is and how to get prepared: SCCA Autocross. You can also contact us with any questions.
THIS IS A SATURDAY OPEN EVENT, WELCOMING WOMEN DRIVERS: NEW, ROOKIE, AND EXPERIENCED!
Event Details
When: Saturday March 21st, 2026
Where: Atlanta Motor Speedway
More Details and Registration: Open Now
Jzilla Ladies Day Car Control Clinic – May 3rd – Atlanta Motorsports Park
The second Jzilla Track Days Ladies Car Control Clinic at Barber Motorsports Park Presented by Traction Insurance on Sunday May 3rd is the only all women’s full day car control clinic we know of in the region.
The Jzilla Car Control Clinic is designed and coached by Jzilla’s finest Performance Driving Coaches and competitive racers. Using their cumulative experience, Jzilla has assembled this exciting clinic using 4 car control modules. Learn how to proactively avoid understeer and control oversteer on the Wet Skidpad. Master proper techniques for maximizing lateral weight transfer on the Slalom course. Understand how threshold braking really works in the Braking module. And put all of those skills together while practicing “String Theory” on the mini-circuit Autocross module!
Not sure what some of those skills and techniques are? No problem, that’s why we’re here! Each module is staffed with professional coaches to instruct and correct as you repeat each exercise.
“It’s time to learn more about your car and yourself as a driver. Coming up May 3rd Jzilla Track Days will be hosting a car control clinic just for the ladies at the beautiful Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL. During this event you’ll get to experience the limit of your car and learn the skills needed to respond in a safe and controlled environment. From braking, regaining control when losing traction or just sliding around for fun – these skills will give you more confidence to level up your driving anywhere.”
ShiftAtlanta recently sat down and talked about a number of the regular ladies of Jzilla Track Days. They share some of their insights about being a women track enthusiast and what they hope other women know about getting on track.
Event Details
When: Sunday May 3rd
Where: Barber Motorsports Park
More Details and Registration: Now Open
Just Track It Ladies Only Intro To Track Days – May 16th – Carolina Motorsports Park
The first in a series of Ladies Only Intro To Track Days offerings from Just Track It. While we typically try to keep these lists to within a few hours of Atlanta, CMP is a popular track here locally and JTI is Atlanta based. If you are willing to make the drive, this is the perfect way to experience a track day at CMP. This event within an event is for Ladies Only and features a very low introductory price (perfect to give yourself or the woman in your life a gift). Only $249.99 $199.99!
You get 1 classroom training session and 3 on-track driving sessions with an in-car instructor by your side included. All cars on track with you will be part of this ladies only group. It is designed to be low stress and very supportive and a great learning experience.
If you love it, you will get a $100 credit you can use on your next full event registration with Just Track It.
Event Details
When: Saturday May 16th, 2026
Where: Carolina Motorsports Park
More Details and Registration: Open Now
Just Track It Ladies Only Intro To Track Days – July 11th – Road Atlanta
The second in a series of Ladies Only Intro To Track Days offerings from Just Track It. If you are willing to This is the perfect way to experience a track day at Road Atlanta. This event within an event is for Ladies Only and features a very low introductory price (perfect to give yourself or the woman in your life a gift). Only $249.99 $199.99!
You get 1 classroom training session and 3 on-track driving sessions with an in-car instructor by your side included. All cars on track with you will be part of this ladies only group. It is designed to be low stress and very supportive and a great learning experience.
If you love it, you will get a $100 credit you can use on your next full event registration with Just Track It.
Event Details
When: Saturday July 11th, 2026
Where: Road Atlanta
More Details and Registration: Open Now
Just Track It Ladies Only Intro To Track Days – November 14th – Barber
The third in a series of Ladies Only Intro To Track Days offerings from Just Track It. If you are willing to This is the perfect way to experience a track day at Barber Motorsports Park. This event within an event is for Ladies Only and features a very low introductory price (perfect to give yourself or the woman in your life a gift). Only $249.99 $199.99!
You get 1 classroom training session and 3 on-track driving sessions with an in-car instructor by your side included. All cars on track with you will be part of this ladies only group. It is designed to be low stress and very supportive and a great learning experience.
If you love it, you will get a $100 credit you can use on your next full event registration with Just Track It.
Event Details
When: Saturday November 14th, 2026
Where: Barber Motorsports Park
More Details and Registration: Open Now
