Wendy is coming to Utah straight from international racing. Her experience of competing at a high level and her experience as a female role model in the sport will be invaluable.

The women had another solid day of racing. There have been a few new recruits from other schools coming into the mix, making it even more competitive. Nicole was our strongest skier today and it was good to have Linda back from illness.

Until this year, I only competed in three oval point races in the Cup series, ... Racing is all about experience and I am getting there. I have now raced in nine oval races in total -- that's not a lot, but I feel we have the resources to set a realistic goal of finishing in the top 20 this weekend.

I know her getting into racing was a lot different experience than what I've had. I've definitely felt very welcome and wanted, ... I know the guys don't like being beat up by the girls, but there's a lot of women getting into racing. There's not as many women as men, but it's starting to build.

They were drag racing down the hill. The driver lost control and hit a utility pole. It slammed [Jimmy] on the head.

The deal came up to get into professional racing. Coach Carter wanted to train me, but I decided to race. He said, 'You're throwing your life away, your future.' I said, 'Coach, everyone has to take a chance in life.' Racing is what I always dreamed of doing.