American Racing News Vol 1, Issue 2 Issue 6 | Page 22

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McKenna Haase is a nineteen year old up and coming female sprint car driver from Des
Moines, IA. She races in the Lucas Oil Championship Cup Series at Knoxville Raceway in
the 305 division, and in her second season became the first female to win a sprint car
feature at Knoxville Raceway.
Like many young racers, Haase began racing in Karts. She started behind the wheel of
a box stock outlaw sprint kart at English Creek Speedway in 2010.
After tasting her share of success she decided to move up the sprint cars. Unlike many
young racers she had a hurdle to clear before she moved up to sprint cars. Rather than
getting out the checkbook, McKenna’s parents challenged her to come up with the
funding needed for a move up to the sprint car division. Kudos to her parents as
McKenna seems to be as grounded as she is talented.
Another thing that sets Haase apart
is the fact that after moved up, she
handed the “keys” to her box stock
outlaw sprint kart to a young deserving driver, launching her own
driver development program, Compass Racing Development.
Ten year-old Gage Stevens is the
first Compass Racing Development
driver and already has his share of
success.
While we wish McKenna much success. I’m sure there is now a few
young drivers with an eye on a certain silver and pink print car that
are wishing a little harder.