’76. Janet Guthrie placed 15th that year and that was the first sold out event ever at Charlotte Motor Speedway.”
Balancing Business Not only is Candace a race car driver, but she also is a team owner of C&N Motorsports. Candace races out of her team’s stable and employs her own crew that serves as her support team during the week, preparing the car for races and on weekend’s, working with her during the race. On top of the work surrounding her car, Candace also handles her marketing and sponsorship coordination. “It’s hard to handle, but this is the first year where I have been
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One of the biggest obstacles that Candace is facing is not her gender, but sponsorships. There is no secret that sponsorship for NASCAR, much less sponsorship for any level of business, has declined due to marketing cuts. In an industry that survives by sponsorship dollars, it is often how much money you bring with you that determines your progress through the ranks. “I don’t have the right last name,” says Candace. “But I have to prove them
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