Sabre Cook Weekend
August 27, 2026
Beyond the Grandstand with Sabré Cook
Della Penna Foundation girls Aubre Walker and Emma Haggie got an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at professional motorsport during the "Beyond the Grandstand" test day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Guided by Drivers Council member Sabré Cook, Aubre and Emma had the opportunity to experience the track and the industry like never before. Take a look through the gallery to see their unforgettable day!
NHRA WEEKEND
July 18, 2026
The Della Penna Foundation was so excited to bring girls to the NHRA Denso Sonoma Nationals on July 18th!
This incredible hands-on motorsport career exploration experience at @racesonoma will not only be educational, but extremely eventful . Hosting with us is Nicole CLark, WISH-TV director and host of Women Take The Wheel podcast
Stay tuned for a recap on this action-packed opportunity!
Club Wheelhouse Fundraiser
May 2026
The Della Penna Foundation just turned five! Founded by Michelle Della Penna, daughter of Indycar legend John Della Penna, the foundation nurtures the next generation of women in motorsports through scholarships, mentorship, and direct access to the industry.
Five years in: over 500 girls reached, 200+ through programs in Indianapolis and Sonoma, two at Purdue's School of Motorsports Engineering, one competing in F4.
Some of the people making it happen met up at Club Wheelhouse to celebrate:
Michelle Della Penna, Founder, and Susan Lucas-Conwell, Executive Director.
Lyn St. James, first woman to win Rookie of the Year at the Indy 500, seven-time Indy 500 starter, 2022 Automotive Hall of Fame inductee. Now on the Foundation's Drivers Council and Co-Founder of Women in Motorsports North America.
Ana Palestro, racing in F4 while still in high school.
We invest in the organizations that make Marin and Sonoma worth choosing. The Della Penna Foundation is absolutely one of them.
