Women’s Track Events Taking Center Stage
This article has been updated to reflect the 2025 Women’s Track Day Events and Run Groups
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 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.
Just Track It Ladies Only Intro To Track Days – February 15th – Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
A brand new offering from Just Track It certainly wins in the value category. At just $199.00 you get to run in 2 run sessions at the iconic Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, with instructor included. You also get a $100 credit towards a future Just Track It full weekend event.
They are also offering free helmet rentals courtesy of Discovery Parts. This means you really don’t need to do anything but just show up!
We’re excited to see the number of ladies only on track offerings growing.
Event Details
When: Saturday February 15th, 2025
Where: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
Registration: Open Now
More Details: Learn More
Jzilla Ladies Day – August 24th – Atlanta Motorsports Park
The second Jzilla Track Days Ladies Day at Atlanta Motorsports Park on August 24th is the only all women’s full track day we know of in metro Atlanta. This event isn’t just a single run group, but an entire day that encompasses run groups from beginner to advanced, all dedicated to creating a fun, safe and inviting environment.
Event Details
When: Saturday August 24th, 2025
Where: Atlanta Motorsports Park
Registration: Opens Soon
More Details: Learn More
Peachstate Porsche Club Women’s Car Control Clinic – March 15th – Atlanta Motor Speedway
Go autocrossing and learn basic car control at this Women’s focused Car Control Clinic at Atlanta Motor Speedway from the Peachstate Porsche Club. Like most PCA autocross and on track events you do not need to have a Porsche to join in the fun.
It consists of instructed exercises to show you what your car is capable of – with you driving of course! We will also introduce you to the basics of autocross so you’re ready for Sunday’s autocross. That’s right, entry to the car control clinic also gets you into the autocross round one event on March 16, 2025!
Entry is $53 for members and $58 for non-members.
Event Details
When: Saturday March 15th, 2025
Where: Atlanta Motor Speedway
Registration: Open Now
More Details: Learn More
Peachstate Porsche Club Womens Run Group – TBD – Atlanta Motorsports Park
We expect this event to return for 2025 but have not yet seen an official date posted. We’ll update the article accordingly.
PCA has found success adding women’s only novice run groups on select dates as a way to encourage more women to get out on track in a comfortable environment. In fact, their first women’s only run group in February sold out in just over 4 hours!
Also, we should note that while the event is run by the Porsche club and caters to Porsche owners, the event is open to all makes and model cars.
Event Details
When: TBD
Where: Atlanta Motorsports Park
More Details: TBD
