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Psychologically demanding. >> you gotta pedal to the metal. >> reporter: minority and women competitors arent holding back and raising to the finish line with nascars drive for diversity development program. i asked for tips. a lot of tailgating involved. >> yeah. i think that you shouldnt worry about other people, just worry about what is comfortable for you. >> reporter: lets go! i made it around eight times without taking a bite out of barriers but realized i would need a lot of training if i...

>> not quitting your day job. >> not yet. you probably dont think about women zipping up a fire suit and zooming around in a stock car at speeds that normally land you a big fat ticket or put you in jail. the face of nascar is changing. now its anyones sport really. who is willing to fire up their engines and give it a go. has it been cult? do you see it as challenging? >> it is challenging to be different from what the normal racecar driver is. its male dominated. being i am female i get patron...

Ladies. and also, minorities to the sport of racing. what does it take to become a female nascar driver? im ready. so is laura ingle. she got behind the wheel and shes joining us live outside our new york city headquarters. how was it, laura? >> hi, jamie, my gosh, so much fun and we probably all have a little speed demon inside of us and if you are serious about fulfilling your need for speed, well, then nascar has a new way to put competitors out on the roadway and burn up the speedway. check ...