The Women Who Keep Us on Track
Our Women on Track committee is made up of passionate drivers, leaders, and mentors who have found their place in motorsports. From first-timers to seasoned champions, each member brings a unique story. Here’s a glimpse at the women behind the helmets in Central Florida Region SCCA.
Linda Duncan
Autocrossing Since: 1972 (University of South Florida)
Current Campaigning Car: 2017 Mazda Miata (AST trim)
Who Got Her Started: Her boyfriend at the time (now husband) introduced her to her first event.
Her Story:
“It was love at first turn.” After realizing she wanted to be behind the wheel instead of just timing runs, Linda jumped in and never looked back. Her motorsport journey has spanned decades and regions: Chief of a Driver School in Colorado, timing & scoring, registration, banquet planning, and leadership roles in Kansas where she served as Regional Executive VP and Regional Executive. She was also the first National Coordinator for the SCCA Foundation’s Tire Rack Street Survival program, running Kansas Region’s program for nine years, as well as being a co-founder of the National SCCA Women on Track program. Today, she’s back in Central Florida and part of the CFR Women on Track Committee, still giving back to the sport she loves.
Karen Babb
Autocrossing Since: 1979
Current Campaigning Car: 1999 Mazda Miata (E Street)
Who Got Her Started: Herself, through a Boeing driving school with the graduation gift she bought herself, a 1979 Mazda RX-7.
Her Story:
Karen discovered autocross while learning to handle her new RX-7 at a Boeing Recreation Department driving school. After that, she attended her first “real” event, and since then she was hooked. Not only by the thrill of the sport but also by meeting her future husband, Ron, a serious autocrosser. Over the years, she has become known as an accomplished course designer, creating layouts for both local and national events. Administratively, Karen and Ron have been active at nearly every level of SCCA: Regional, Divisional, and National, shaping the community from the inside out.
Angela Carlascio
Autocrossing Since: 2004
Current Campaigning Car: 2017 Honda Civic Type R (“Knight”) in D Street
Who Got Her Started: A girl from TampaRacing.com who competed in a Subaru STI.
Her Story:
Angela’s first car love was “JC,” a 1991 Honda Civic she transformed into an autocross car. What started as learning how to read cones quickly became an obsession with improving, competing, and building community. Even when she attended events solo, she found support and camaraderie in the autocross family. Beyond driving, Angela is currently serving as Red Hills Region Secretary for her fifth year, was a three-term Governor for CFR, wrote Women in Garages articles for SportsCar magazine, contributed to the CFR Checker, co-chaired the Daytona Showcase, and recently designed her first course. She’s a driver, writer, organizer, and mentor - all in one.
Caitlin Dunlap
Autocrossing Since: 2006 (first event in Brooksville), competing regularly since 2011
Current Campaigning Car: 1999 Mazda Miata (“Oscar”) in CSP
Who Got Her Started: Her then-boyfriend, now husband and CFR SCCA Solo Chair, Nick.
Her Story:
Caitlin’s first autocross with CFR SCCA was in 2006, but it was after moving to the DC area in 2011 that she dove deeper into the sport. What has kept her coming back ever since? The friendships and community. She knows she can travel to any SCCA event in the country and find familiar faces. Caitlin has also been deeply involved on the organizational side, serving on committees with the Capital Driving Club and Autocrossers Inc. in DC, and later helping lead CFR’s autocross program in Florida since moving back in 2015.
Rachel McLaughlin
Autocrossing Since: 2021
Current Campaigning Car: 2020 Toyota Corolla E210 Hatchback (STS)
Who Got Her Started: Her Uncle Matt.
Her Story:
Rachel found her way into autocross through her uncle and quickly fell in love with the sport. She enjoys the mix of improving her driving skills, competing, and simply having fun on course. She currently has 8 regional class placements! Along with Solo, she also participates in Track Night in America, Solo Nationals, and Time Trials sprints in her Toyota Corolla called “Pluto” proving that she’s ready to explore every corner of motorsports.
Amber Calloway
Autocrossing Since: 2024
Current Campaigning Car: 2022 Toyota GR86 Premium (DST)
Who Got Her Started: Herself, and some influence from friends who tracked their vehicles.
Her Story:
Amber grew up immersed in car culture, attending car shows, track days, and drag racing events before stepping into the drivers seat herself. After buying her first sports car, she knew she wanted to do more than just drive it. That pursuit led her to autocross, the perfect place to learn, compete, and safely push her limits. Though she is the newest committee member to the sport, Amber is already making an impact off the track. She serves on the committee helping plan events and coffee socials, designing posters and assisting with web content and encourages more women to “play with cars” and join the community. For Amber, it’s not just about driving, it’s about growing the sport and lifting other women and first-timers along the way.
Want to be part of the story? Whether you’re curious about your first autocross, eager to volunteer, or ready to mentor the next generation, Women on Track has a place for you. Reach out through cfrwomenontrack@gmail.com and join us at our next event!
