“It’s an honor to be among such an elite group of women,” said Fisher, who will co-host the Smiley Morning Show Friday on 99.5 in Indianapolis. “I am surrounded by pioneers, who have helped pave the way for women like me to excel in this male-dominated sport, as well as the faces of racing today.”
Later, Fisher tested her bowling skills at Jeff Gordon’s Eighth Annual Gordon Celebrity Bowl, where fans were matched up with a celebrity teammate to play “Pins for Pediatrics”, benefiting pediatric research at Riley Hospital for Children. Bowlers received a picture with Gordon and their team, a commemorative shirt, and the winner took home a die-cast, autographed by Gordon.
After bowling a few spares, Fisher decided to spare some time for racing. She attended the Kroger Speedfest USAC Midget and Silver Crown Series’ features at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis for the J.D. Byrider Night of Speed. The park is a multi- purpose facility, including three race tracks. The Night of Speed that takes place on the park’s .686-mile oval began in 1961, where A.J. Foyt took home the first win of the event. Since then, the race has boasted such winners as Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon and Ryan Newman.
Fisher felt right at home at the park, as she was first noticed by the IndyCar Series in the seat of her own midget a decade ago. Fisher returned to her roots this week when she climbed back into a midget car at the Kenyon Midget Series event in Anderson, Ind., last night. Fisher competed in the race to help raise attendance for the event, as well as to support her brother-in-law, Kyle O’Gara, who finished second in his division.
Fisher’s philanthropy and participation in her community are just some of the many reasons why she has been voted Most Popular Driver four times in her career. Lending her name to help out a good cause has always been something that she has made time for and, with a busy schedule like this; it is easy to see why Fisher moves so fast.
- Sarah Fisher Racing Press Release