Drag Racer
Oct 24 2006, Pooja

On 16th of October, Melanie Troxel the world’s fastest female drag racer, at 331 mph, was honored with the Women’s Sports Foundation sportswoman of the year award.

She became the first motor sports athlete to win the award surpassing finalists...

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