October 27, 2008
Reitenour Wins Extreme Trophies 100
Hickory, NC
Seventeen year old Megan Reitenour, development driver for Nesbitt Racing Enterprises, won the Extreme Trophies 100 at Hickory, NC, on October 26, 2008.
Reitenour qualified in the second position of a sixteen car field and wasted no time gaining the lead on the first lap of the race but the day was mired with adversity. On lap 46, contact was made between Reitenour and a competitor causing Reitenour to cut a right front tire down. Reitenour quickly pitted for a tire change and air pressure adjustment and strategically worked her way back through the field.
On lap 62, Reitenour was involved in a collision causing her to restart at the back of the field. Reitenour again, wasted no time working her way back to the front of the field and regained the first place position on lap 72. Megan Reitenour claimed her third victory of the season at Hickory Motor Speedway and captured the 2008 Rookie of the Year title for the series.
Reitenour said, “We had high expectations coming into today’s race. We had a couple of obstacles but I kept my focus, communicated well with my team who provided me with a wicked fast race car and just worked my way to the front of the field for the win. We started the season out with a win and we ended the season with a win and I’m very happy with how our season turned out.
I would like to thank my team and my sponsors who helped me with this race, CompCal, Fairfield Inn by Marriott (Hickory)."
September 12, 2008
Reitenour Selected for NASCAR DIVERSITY Combine
SOUTH BOSTON, VA
Miamisburg High School Senior, Megan Reitenour was selected to participate in the testing and evaluation combine to possibly earn the opportunity to compete with an established NASCAR team for a full season. 
The Drive for Diversity Program, is managed by Access Marketing & Communications and is supported by NASCAR. This program provides driving opportunities for minority and female participants with established race teams in the NASCAR Camping World Series and the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series and seeks opportunities for program graduates to advance within various NASCAR series.
The Drive for Diversity program helps to further diversify NASCAR’s participant and audience base. NASCAR, which has said that increasing diversity in the sport is its top corporate priority and has been instrumental in assisting in the development of the Drive for Diversity program. Much of the success of the Drive for Diversity initiative is also a direct result of support from key sponsors and involved team owners. Since it’s inception in 2004, the Drive for Diversity Program has supported 21 different drivers in NASCAR’s developmental series.
Each year, Access Marketing & Communications asks a panel of motorsports experts to review applications and materials submitted from interested drivers. Qualified drivers are then invited to attend the testing and evaluation combine. Over 200 drivers submitted applications to participate. Twenty-four of those drivers were selected to take part in the testing and evaluation combine that will be held in October 2008 at South Boston Speedway in South Boston, VA. After the combine, ten drivers will then be selected to participate in the program. 
Drivers will be evaluated on their on-track performance and off-track interactions with team owners and media. Wendell Scott, Jr., son of Wendell Scott has served as the program mentor for the Drive for Diversity program since its inception in 2004. As program mentor, Scott is able to use his vast racing knowledge to help develop young minority and female drivers. His responsibilities include driver recruitment, assessment, and coaching.
Megan said, “I’m so excited and feel fortunate in being given this opportunity. It was news that I have been waiting for some time and it was sure worth the wait. I will do the best I can and hopefully something comes from it. I’m looking forward to the challenge. I think it will be great experience for me and is certainly a step in the right direction for my career.”
September 3, 2008
Reitenour Attends SICSA Charity Auction
Fairborn, OH
Seventeen year old Megan Reitenour from Miamisburg, Ohio was invited as a celebrity driver for the SICSA Red Dog Racers Charity
Auction, that benefits SICSA of Dayton Society for the improvement of conditions for stray animals. SICSA is a private non-profit animal welfare group dedicated to saving homeless cats and dogs, preventing the euthanasia of adoptable companion animals and nurturing the human animal bond through humane education.
This charity event is scheduled this year on October 8, 2008, and will take place at the Quaker Steak & Lube restaurant in Fairborn, OH. This event will be emceed by Motorsports announcer and WHIO News Talk Radio Personality, Tom Michaels. Racing memorabilia, live action and celebrity driver autograph session will 
be some of the festivities that take place.
All of the proceeds from this event will go to SICSA's Spay Neuter Program to help animals lead healthier lives and also help control pet over-population. In the past 4 years this event raised nearly $13,000.
Reitenour said, “I really look forward to this event. I love animals and like to be involved in any way to give our loveable four legged friends an improved way of life.” To learn more about SICSA or for donations go to www.sicsa.org.
July 8, 2008
Lyn St. James -- Project Podium Announces Grant Winners
Indianapolis, IN
Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation today announced the five young women drivers who received funding from the Foundation's new matching grant program, Project Podium. This inaugural funding cycle distributed grants totaling $28,900 to:
* Natalie Fenaroli, 13 years old, Raymore, MO, go kart racer * Brandie Jass, 15, Bryan, TX, mini sprint racer * Kristy Knoll, 13, Amherst, NY, go kart racer * Megan Reitenour, 17, Miamisburg, OH, stock car racer * Miranda Throckmorton, 16, Coatesville, IN, sprint car racer.
Each driver is required to submit an application that includes her driving qualifications, race resume, sponsor information, a written essay on her goals and plans, and what the funding will be used for. Project Podium is a matching funds program focused on young women drivers who have demonstrated talent, hard work and perseverance, and who have generated sponsorship dollars to be matched by Project Podium.
"Project Podium is designed to help young talent achieve racing and business success," said Lyn St. James, founder and director of the Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation. "The 17 young ladies who submitted applications for our first round of funding exemplified the future of women in motorsports. They represented many different race Series and all are dedicated to being successful on the track and in the motorsports business world."
In addition to St. James, the grant review committee consisted of: Vicki O'Connor, managing director of the Atlantic Championship; Linda Conti, financial advisor at David A. Noyes & Co.; Amy Rosewater, sports writer; and Erin Crocker, NASCAR driver & Women in the Winner's Circle Driver Academy graduate.
Current Project Podium partners are: Newman's Own, Grand-Am, NASCAR Foundation, NHRA, Indy Racing League/Firestone Indy Lights, Atlantic Championship, Mazda USA, Toyota, VW, Rolex, and Mike Helton.
About Project Podium:
Project Podium is the newest program of Women in the Winners Circle Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports and helps develop up-and-coming women drivers. Project Podium is a matching-funds grant program designed to empower promising young female race car drivers and help them further their early professional careers. Companies and individuals interested in becoming a Project Podium partner, and women drivers interested in applying for the 2009 grant cycle can obtain information by logging on to http://www.lynstjames.com.
About Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation:
A strong advocate for women in the motorsports industry, particularly women who aspire to the professional level in racing, Lyn St. James established the Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation in 1994, is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to professional development for talented, up-and-coming young women race car drivers.
The Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation currently conducts two primary programs: Project Podium and the Women in the Winner's Circle Academy: The Complete Driver, established in 1994. The Academy has become the most comprehensive educational and training program of its kind for talented and gifted women motorsports drivers. Since its inception, more than 230 women drivers, including Danica Patrick, Erin Crocker, Melanie Troxel and Sarah Fisher, have participated in this invitation-only Academy. More information about the Women's in the Winner's Circle Foundation and the Driver Development Academy can be found at www.lynstjames.com.
July 4, 2008
Reitenour Wins Dick Chrysler 100 @ Kil-Kare Speedway
Xenia, OH
Due to the inclement weather conditions, qualifying for the Super Cup Stock Car Series was cancelled and the starting grid of the field was determined by the current point standings of the series.
Reitenour started on the pole and was challenged several times but only relinquished the lead for 17 laps of the 100 lap event. This win marks the second win of the 2008 season for Reitenour and positions her in first place of the point standings of the series.
Reitenour said, “We had high hopes coming into today’s race. I really wanted to win this race. Kil-Kare being close to my home town and my
favorite track, it turned out to be a great day for us. I can’t thank my team enough for all their handwork. We fought a tight race car through out the day but was able to pull through with the win.
I would like to thank my sponsors who helped me with this race, CompCal, Fat Headz, Horn & Hardart Coffee, Fox Motors, Marriott Courtyard (Beavercreek), Ron’s Pizza and Salyers Financial.”
June 7, 2008
Reitenour Earns Pole Award at the MPM 100
NEWPORT, TN Super Cup Stock Car racer, Megan Reitenour qualified pole position out of a fourteen care field for the MPM 100 at Newport
Speedway in Newport, TN.
Upon inversion Megan started in the fifth position of the field. She quickly worked her way to lead which she held for the majority of the race. On lap 92 she spun in an effort to avoid an accident and had to restart at the back of the field. Megan quickly and strategically worked her way through the field to a third place finish.
Megan said, “I couldn’t have asked for a better race car. My team worked so hard all day long and really gave me an awesome race car. We had the car to beat all day long but it just didn’t turn out in our favor. We gained some valuable ground in the points and I’m really looking forward to our next race at my home track, Kil-Kare Speedway in Xenia, Ohio.”
April 28, 2008
Reitenour models for the 27th annual cara charities fashion show
INDIANAPOLIS, IN -Super Cup Stock Car/ARCA Lincoln Welder racecar driver, Megan Reitenour models for CARA Charities Fashion Show. The 27th annual CARA Charities Fashion Show and luncheon will held on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at the downtown Marriott Hotel in Indianapolis, IN. This event generally has 1,000+ in attendance and is one of the premier events that surrounds the Indianapolis 500 and the 500/Festival.
Reitenour was invited by Lyn St. James to appear as one of the Women in the Winner's Circle representative drivers and will be featured in the show. Other special honorees will include Helio Castroneves, Janet Guthrie, Lyn St. James, and Cody Unser. This year's show will also partner with Riley Hospital for Children by supporting the Riley mission of improving the health and well-being of children. CARA focuses on helping children, hospitals, scholarship funds and ministries as well as charitable foundations assisting children.
The spectacular show will start with a social hour, followed by a luncheon, and concluding with a fashion show. Past events have raised more the $70,000 for local and national charities. This assistance provided by the support of sponsors, teams, drivers, members and race fans, CARA has donated more than $4 million dollars since their founding more than a quarter of a century ago.
Reitenour said, "It will be a pleasure to get to participate in the CARA Charities event. I've worked with the Cincy Cured Foundation, a foundation that helps raise funding for children suffering with eosinophilic disease for the last three years. I 'm thrilled to get the opportunity to be involved with another great charity that helps raise funding for children who really need it."
To donate or get more information on CARA Charities or the Cincy Cured Foundation, you can go to the following websites,
www.caracharities.org or www.cincycuredfoundation.org
March 8, 2008
Reitenour Wins Ice Breaker 350
Sixteen year old Megan Reitenour, development driver for Nesbitt Racing Enterprises, won the Ice Breaker 350 at Tri County Speedway in Hudson, NC, on March 8, 2008.
Reitenour qualified in the seventh position of a fourteen car field and wasted no time working her way towards the front. On lap 23 she was involved in a collision causing her to restart towards the back of the field. Reitenour strategically worked her way back through the
field and gained the lead on lap 97. She went on to claim the victory in the inaugural Super Cap Stock Car Series (SCSCS) event.
Reitenour thanked the sponsor’s of her race, Purple, Hampton Inn (Morganton, NC), McCallister Precision Marketing Team, her car owner, Martin Nesbitt and her race team for working so hard and providing her with a great race car.
Reitenour said, “This was a great start to hopefully a successful season. I’m really looking forward to our next race on April 12, at Newport Speedway in Newport, Tennessee.”
February 7, 2008
REITENOUR SELECTED BY NASCAR IMAGES FOR A REALITY SERIES
Megan Reitenour, a sixteen year old Junior at Miamisburg High School in Miamisburg, Ohio was selected by NASCAR Images for a reality show. Megan is a third generation race car driver and has been competing in racing since she was five years old.
Megan was notified by James Spinks, General Manager of 600 Racing KOIL Series, that her information had been provided to NASCAR for consideration for a reality show highlighting the true life of a teenage female race car driver. Any further interest in her would be pursued by NASCAR Images. Soon after the initial contact, Reitenour received an e-mail requesting her to submit a short audition tape of herself in her everyday surroundings.
The video was created and included Reitenour discussing her hobbies and interests, along with footage of her cheering at a Miamisburg High School basketball game and a short segment of her and her crew chief, Toby Alfrey, working on her race car.
There were several applicants and Reitenour was notified that she is one of three race car drivers selected for the show. Reitenour said “I love reality television. I’m so excited to be given this opportunity.” The show will follow three up and coming female race car drivers who are from Illinois, Florida, and Ohio. The show is filmed at different locations and will continue throughout the 2008 racing season. The television series and a short segment of the show will soon be available to watch on Megan’s website @ www.meganreitenour.com .
November 1, 2007
REITENOUR SELECTED AS DEVELOPMENTAL DRIVER
Megan Reitenour, 16, of Miamisburg, Ohio, has been selected as a developmental driver for Nesbitt Racing Enterprises, Inc. (NRE). She will race in a new series that travels to six different racetracks in three different states.
Joe Schmaling, owner of Start to Finish Racing Productions, a former crew member for Harry Gant Racing in the Winston Cup Series, and a USAR Hooter’s Pro Cup Official, was instrumental in introducing Megan to Mart Nesbitt of NRE and their reputation as a well-established race team with an excellent race record in the Hooters Pro Cup Series.
Megan tested the car in late July 2007 and was recently selected 
to fill the position previously held by Michelle Theriault before she moved up to the ARCA Remax Series. Megan raced a 600-horse power Pontiac Grand Prix at Tri-County Speedway just outside of Asheville, North Carolina on Oct 27, 2007. These cars turn faster lap times than the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks at tracks like Tri-County Speedway.
After leading 36 laps of the 50-lap event, Reitenour commented, “I still have a lot to learn about the car and I’m glad to get the experience. 
This car is a lot heavier than what I’m used to racing and the track had changed a lot between practice and the start of the race. I learn so much every time I get into the car and I’m so thankful and excited for the opportunity. I want to thank Mr. Nesbitt and his team, Joe Schmaling, and my sponsors, Horn & Hardart Coffee, Fat Headz Eyewear, Business Management Services, Corporate Marketing, Kathryn Raaker, Debbie Burkhardt and Ameriprise Financial.”
Mr. Nesbitt said, “We were very impressed with Megan’s drive and her desire to get the
most out of her car. She had an excellent performance at Tri-County Speedway. She gained a great deal of respect from the other racers and people in attendance. As our developmental driver, we look forward to continuing to work with her in the future.”
September 16, 2007
REITENOUR DEBUTS IN THE LATE MODEL SERIES AT KIL-KARE SPEEDWAY
Megan Reitenour, participated in her first NASCAR Whelen All American late model series event at Kil-Kare Speedway
in Xenia, OH, on Friday, September 14, 2007. Joe Schmalling, owner of Start to Finish Racing Productions, negotiated a deal to
give Megan the opportunity to participate in this event. He felt it was crucial for her development by getting her more experience in a heavier race
car. This will help to prepare her for the next level in her racing career. Car owners Tony and Wendy Brunke of Casstown, Ohio,
graciously agreed by letting Megan drive their late model race car.
Megan jumped behind the wheel of a Chevy Monte Carlo for the season ending race at Kil-Kare. These cars are 406 CI V-8 with 560 hp, capable
of speeds of 100 mph on a 3/8 mile track such as Kil-Kare.
Megan was provided with a four hour practice session before the big event on Friday at Kil-Kare. Megan was coached by racer and car
owner Tony Brunke, who gave her valuable instruction and advice. Megan said, “Tony and his race team helped me immensely in learning
the fundamental differences between the late model and the other vehicles I’ve raced at Kil-Kare. They worked tirelessly to provide
me with a very competitive race car and I can’t thank them enough for the opportunity and their efforts.”
Megan started in the thirteenth spot of the fifteen car field for the thirty lap event. She consistently made her way through the
field to an eighth place finish as the checked flag flew.
Megan said, “This was a wonderful opportunity for me, which would not have been possible without my sponsor’s help. Mike and Lori
Salyers, owners of Acorn Financial provided the funding to make this race possible for me. They have been sponsors of mine for several
years and make every effort to attend my races. I’m lucky and proud to have them as sponsors.”
July 27, 2007
REITENOUR HONORED AT FIFTH ANNUAL WOMEN IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE LUNCHEON
Megan Reitenour, Junior from Miamisburg Ohio was invited to attend the fifth annual Women in The Winner’s Circle Luncheon at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. This event is held annually to help raise funds for the Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation (formerly the Lyn St. James Foundation), founded by racing driver and motivational speaker Lyn St. James in 1993.
"Today’s racing world is more encouraging for female drivers than when we first held this event in 2003," said St. James, 1992 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year. "More and more, women are receiving opportunities to prove themselves on the track and increasingly, women are rising to higher levels of racing and earning their place on the podium. 
"How far we’ve come in such a short time," added St. James, "and how far we still need to go to receive equal opportunities in the field. At the Women in the Winner’s Circle Foundation, we continue to commit resources to training and mentoring drivers as they are starting their journey and throughout their careers.
Co-hosting with St. James was ESPN basketball commentator Nancy Lieberman. Donald Davidson, Indianapolis Motor Speedway historian, was a guest presenter. Committed sponsors include NASCAR, USAC, Indy Racing League/Indy Pro Series, NHRA, Champ Car World Series/Atlantic Series, American Le Mans Series (ALMS), Grand-Am, Racing Limos, and National City Bank. .
The day started with a driver’s meeting where the agenda for the day was reviewed and the women rehearsed their entrances for the “walk of champions”. The drivers where then released for a short period of time to mingle with their guests, distinguished visitors and top executives from some of America’s leading companies along with industry leaders such as Mike Helton (NASCAR), Terry Angstadt (Indy Racing League), Roger Bailey (Indy Pro Series), Vicki O’Connor (Champ Car Atlantic Series), just to name a few. The “walk of champions” then took place. Each driver was introduced with a list of their career highlights and accomplishments. The drivers were then released for a short lunch break where a catered lunch was served.
Following lunch various awards were given to included journalist/author/racing driver, Denise McCluggage with the Mildred Marcum Pioneer Award and Harold Matthews with the Opportunity Award for his support of mini-sprint racer Brittany Frosh. 
After the awards a panel discussion where drivers, Sarah Fisher, Jessica Helberg, Erin Crocker, Janet Guthrie and Denise McCluggage began covering subjects that included valuable advice in what has helped them be successful women in racing, their career advancements and opportunities and provided encouragement to the other drivers. The day concluded with Lyn St. James thanking the women and executives for attending and wishing everyone a safe racing season.
Megan said, “The Women in The Winner’s Circle is always an event that I look forward to every year. It is an honor to participate in an event where there is such a caliber of talent and it’s truly a dream come true to have the opportunity to talk with drivers which have inspired me my entire racing career.”
June 26, 2007
REITENOUR TEST HOOTERS PRO CUP CAR!
Megan Reitenour, a Miamisburg High School Junior from Miamisburg, Ohio, will be testing a USAR Hooters Pro Cup Car owned by Mart Nesbitt of Nesbitt Racing Enterprise, Inc. Nesbitt Enterprise has a well established record and race team in the USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series with over fifteen years of racing experience, including numerous championships, races and pole positions. 
This series is a traveling series that has three points divisions within the Eastern Region of the United States. Megan will be testing on July 24, 2007 at Tri-County Speedway near Asheville, North Carolina. She will be driving a 600 horse power Ford Fusion. These vehicles are equipped with a four speed transmission, V-8 engine and are capable of speeds of 150 mph. 
Mr. Nesbitt, a veteran of the series, is looking to fill the seat vacated by Michelle Thierault as she has moved into the ARCA Remax Series. He will be offering this test session to Megan to evaluate her racing abilities and qualifications for this position.
Megan said, “I’m very thankful and excited for this opportunity and I look forward to the challenge ahead of me”.
May 15, 2007
REITENOUR DEBUT’S IN THE ARCA LINCOLN WELDER TRUCK SERIES
SPARTA, KY - Megan Reitenour, sophomore from Miamisburg, Ohio, made her debut in the ARCA Lincoln Welder Truck Series at Kentucky Speedway on Saturday May 12, 2007.
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During practice and only being the third time Megan had ever driven the ARCA Truck she was eighteenth fastest out of twenty six trucks in the series. During qualifications her truck developed a mechanical problem placing her in the twenty-fourth position at the start of the race.
When the green flag dropped she began to work her way up through the field. She advanced from twenty-fourth to sixteenth position very quickly. After a caution Megan's truck had mechanical problems again. 
She found out later that the truck had © T Terentowicz
experienced transmission problems and she was unable to finish the race.
Megan said, "I was disappointed for myself and the team who worked so hard to give me a great truck to compete with. We will get the truck repaired and I look forward to the next race at
Kil-Kare Speedway in Xenia, Ohio.
March 2, 2007
3 Cheers for Reitenour; Eyeing 07 ALWTS Tour
MIAMISBURG OH - Megan Reitenour is a third generation racecar driver. She's also a 15-year old sophomore at Miamisburg High School in Miamisburg, Ohio. An Honor Roll straight-A student, the school basketball cheerleader is steering straight toward the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series in 2007.
"I'm really excited," said Reitenour. "I'm ready for the opportunity to race in ARCA. I really do want to make a career in racing, and we think the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series is the next logical step for us."
Actually, she's already been doing it...not exactly racing for a living, but racing nonetheless since she was five years old.
Like many aspiring young speedsters, she started out in Quarter Midgets where she raced competitively for seven years earning over 150 top-three finishes and three consecutive track
championships.