Laguna Seca to Host Women in Motorsports Career Workshop During IMSA Weekend
The prestigious Electrify Your Career in Motorsports workshop returns for its third year at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during the IMSA race weekend, May 9-11. This innovative program, presented by Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) and Bosch, aims to connect women with STEM career opportunities in motorsports.
IMSA race cars competing on track
The two-day workshop, open to all college and university students, will be hosted at three major racetracks in 2025. Laguna Seca marks the first stop, with CEO Lauri Eberhart, a WIMNA founding board member, championing the initiative through a newly established Monterey Chapter.
Women group photo at racetrack
Participants will benefit from:
- Networking sessions with industry professionals
- Classroom discussions
- Behind-the-scenes tours of paddocks and garages
- Access to manufacturer areas
- Direct interaction with motorsports professionals
The program continues at:
- VIRginia International Raceway (August 22-25) - IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
- Circuit of The Americas (September 5-7) - Lone Star Le Mans FIA WEC weekend
This STEM-focused initiative aligns with IMSA's commitment to technological advancement and sustainable engineering, creating pathways for the next generation of motorsports professionals. Interested students can register through WIMNA's website.
"Electrify Your Career in Motorsports empowers and educates the next generation of women in motorsports," says Cindy Sisson, WIMNA Executive Director, while Brooke Bond, Motorsports Operations Lead for Bosch USA, emphasizes how the program opens doors for emerging talent in the industry.