Category Archives: Dear Steph



gearhead girls racing LLC was founded by Stephanie Economu, a woman in love with high performance driving. For years Ms. Economu dreamed of being able to have the access to tracks and instructors to help her realize her dream. After years of searching, she built a network of people who share her enthusiasm for cars and speed.

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“Schneller und schneller wir gehen”

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“Schneller und schneller wir gehen”
(faster and faster we go!)

For weeks we have been studying and practicing driving Spa and the Nurburgring. In a few short hours we start our new adventure! Spa and the “green hell” will jump off the video screen and we will be inserted into the picture . . . for real.

When things go wrong

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Question from KC: Do you need to learn to be a mechanic when you have your own racecar? How do you find the right people to help you fix it when things go wrong?

Steph’s answer: Great question, KC! Especially because it gives me the chance to extol the virtues of fellow drivers and crew and their remarkable acts of kindness. But I am getting ahead of myself . . .