It has already been more than ten years since Peggy Llewellyn became the first woman of color in the world to win a professional motorsports event, collecting a coveted NHRA Wally in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. “What is so…
Peggy Llewellyn Reacts to Release
NHRA Pro Stock racer Peggy Llewellyn was recently released from the Rush Racing Buell by team owner Karl Klement. The move came as a shock to many after Llewellyn found such success in her rookie season of 2007, including a…
Llewellyn Released by Klement Racing
Pro Stock Motorcycle Team owner Karl Klement announced that Peggy Llewellyn’s contract will not be renewed to ride his Rush Racing Buell in 2008. In a press release issued by the team, Klement offered no specific reason for the move.…
Llewellyn to Race a Bryce-Tuned Pro Stock Motorcycle in 2007
Six-time NHRA champion crew chief George Bryce has built a reputation for discovering talent, hiring greats like John Myers and Angelle Sampey. Has he found another? The NHRA’s first female African-American Pro competitor Peggy Llewellyn announced she will run the…