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Founded by Michelle Della Penna, daughter of renowned race car driver and Indycar team owner John Della Penna, the foundation aims to provide girls aged 5 to 16 with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship to fuel their future in motorsports. With a mission to increase female representation in the industry, the foundation recognizes the importance of providing opportunities for girls to pursue their passion.
Della Penna Karting Scholars ENd the NXG Racing Season
Scenes from this weekend's final races from our scholarship athletes. Michelle Della Penna was able to be in Indy in order to these incredibly talented young ladies and their promising future. While some may not be continuing behind the wheel they will take the skills they have learned over the past few years and apply it beyond our wildest imaginations. Congrats Ladies!!!
FERRARI CHALLENGE at the Sonoma Raceway August 28, 2024
The goal of the Della Penna Foundation is to provide opportunities in motorsports to young women. This historically has been a tough space for women to find equality and opportunities. This weekend in August 2024, the Ferrari Challenge opened up 10 spots for young women in the Sonoma area to meet incredible women who are carving the path for future generations. From the pits to drivers seats - they were given inside looks at what possibilities awaited them. This is what it's all about...inspiration.
Check out photos of the event here.
Della Penna Foundation with The Michael Andretti Foundation & The George4 Foundation
Congratulations to Marrisa Beltran for completing our fellowship program with The Michael Andretti Foundation and the George4 Foundation. Marissa completed five days of shadowing motorsports industry professionals, touring on-site facilities, and learning the ins and outs of motorsports thanks to Marissa Andretti and Julia Steinbrenner.
Della Penna Foundation with The Sonoma Raceway
Congratulations to Helen for completing the Della Penna Fellowship with Sonoma Raceway. We wish her continuous success in motorsports! A special "Thank You!" To Brandy Falconer, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma Valley High School, and Brian Flynn for their support in making this possible!
The FIRST Della Penna Scholar and one of two recipients of the 2024 NXG scholarship will be shadowing Jimmie McMillian for the Brickyard 400 this coming weekend! Jordyn has been a force on the track and now she will be going behind the scenes to gain a new perspective all things racing. Good Luck Jordyn!!
Our forever champion, Aubre Walker brought home the checkered. Keep that persistence and drive going into round 4 tomorrow Nexgeneracers (NXG) & Della Penna Foundation
2024 FELLOWSHIPS
Della Penna Foundation with General Motors (Charlotte, NC)
Congratulations to Mandi Lee for completing our fellowship in Charlotte, NC where she got to spend a week with motosports industry professionals. Special thanks to Tai Jaune Robinson, Global Motorsports Competition Engineering Business Manager at General Motors, for providing Mandi with such a unique experience.
Here's what the girls are saying...
Ana Palestro spends a weekend with Zee Kennedy, Della Penna Driver Advisory Council
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Della Penna took a group of 27 girls for a 3-day program in Indianapolis May 18-20th, 2024
The Della Penna Foundation was delighted to bring a group of local HS girls to Indianapolis that included trips to the Indianapolis Speedway, IUPUI/Purdue, Dallara, & FastTimes Karting to learn about all of the career opportunities in motorsports available to women.
We also held our 2nd annual fundaraiser hosted by the good people at High Alpha.
If you're a HS girl in or near the Indianapolis Speedway and interested in our next event, please reach out to Susan Lucas-Conwell susanlc@dellapennafoundation.org for more information.
Check our photo gallery here to see all of the events of the weekend!
