In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris heads to Willow Springs Raceway to sit down with Meredith Burns, President of the Southern California Chapter of Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) and Editor of Performance Racing Industry Magazine.Meredith shares how women are becoming increasingly involved in every aspect of motorsports—from racing and engineering to business leadership and media. The conversation explores how organizations like WIMNA are creating opportunities, building connections, and helping shape the future of the racing industry.They also discuss the growing influence of Formula 1, NASCAR, motorsports networking, career development, and why racing has never been more accessible to the next generation of fans and professionals.Whether you're a lifelong gearhead, an aspiring motorsports professional, or simply curious about the future of racing, this episode offers an inside look at one of the fastest-growing movements in the industry.Connect with Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA)Women in Motorsports North America is dedicated to advancing, connecting, and enabling women throughout the motorsports industry through mentorship, networking, education, and career development opportunities. 🌐 Website: Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA)🏁 Women With Drive Summit: Women With Drive Summit📸 Instagram: @womeninmotorsportsnaConnect with Cool Cars with ChrisWebsite: CoolCarsWithChris.comSubscribe for more conversations about cars, racing, automotive culture, and the people who make the automotive world exciting.#CoolCarsWithChris #WomenInMotorsports #WIMNA #Motorsports #Formula1 #F1 #NASCAR #Racing #AutomotivePodcast #WillowSprings #CarCulture #PerformanceRacing #MotorsportCareers00:00 🎙️ Introduction01:48 👋 Meet Meredith Burns03:54 🏎️ Formula 1, NASCAR & New Fans05:36 🎬 The F1 Movie & Motorsports Culture06:23 🚀 Women in Racing Careers08:00 🏆 Favorite Racing Events09:19 🚗 Cool Cars at Willow Springs10:14 👏 Outro