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THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF
PEGGY LLEWELLYN
"I did not set out to be a first, but opportunity, talent and determination all converged and created the history making moment on that day." ~Peggy Llewellyn
FIRST WOMAN OF COLOR IN THE WORLD TO WIN A PROFESSIONAL MOTORSPORTS EVENT
BEYOND THE BIO: PEGGY LLEWELLYN, COMING IN FIRST
(FEBRUARY 29, 2024)
From a young age, Peggy Llewellyn embraced the idea that success knows no bounds. Fueled by fearlessness and an unwavering commitment to seeing things through, she made history as the first woman of color to win a professional motorsports event.
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MISSION FOODS ENTERS MULTIYEAR DEAL AS TITLE SPONSOR OF NHRA’S PREMIER SERIES
(OCTOBER 25, 2023)
The NHRA and Mission Foods have announced that Mission Foods has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA’s premier professional series, which will be known as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series beginning with the 2024 season.
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SHE'S BACK: PEGGY LLEWELLYN'S LONG-AWAITED RETURN TO PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE
(MAY 20, 2023)
The Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals mark the return of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series to one of the most favored facilities on tour, and while each of the near-500 participants are thrilled to be back, Peggy Llewellyn is, perhaps, the most excited of all.
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IT'S LIKE RIDING A BICYCLE! MAKING PASSES TO GET
RE-LICENSED IN NHRA PROSTOCK MOTORCYCLE.
(FEBRUARY 27,2023)
Was I nervous? Could I still do it? Yes and yes! I know after being off a prostock motorcyle for 15 years, you read that right, 15 years! There is going to be a little rust... OK! a lot of rust but if you know me, I'm determined and patient. Stay tuned.
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