23-year-old from Metro Detroit, born in a Ford and drag racing family. Started racing at age 15 with her red 1993 Fox body Mustang and hasn’t stopped since. Current race car: 1989 Foxbody Mustang with a Gen 2 Coyote swap. Partnerships include: Weld Wheels, Whipple Superchargers, VP Racing Fuels, Lucas Oil, Own Boss Supply Co., Haltech, Ricart Automotive, CJ Pony Parts, and Halbrook Engines. Autumn graduated from Northwood University with a BBA in Automotive Aftermarket Marketing and Management. During her time at Northwood, she recruited for the aftermarket program and was one of the only females. NU taught her what it takes to be a professional and well-respected individual in the challenging industry. Autumn participated in many organizations and completed 3 summer marketing internships with Ford Performance. Recently, Autumn has started as a marketing specialist with Ford Motor Company. Marketing experience and being exposed to confidential projects makes Autumn stand out from the crowd. She is a great asset to any future racing partnership. Mission: Inspire and encourage the next generation of motorsports enthusiasts, especially females. Work with automotive aftermarket companies to bridge the gap between the industry and young adults, while competing at national and regional level drag racing events. “I’m a competitive, effective leader seeking automotive aftermarket relationships to help me grow as a female driver. Strong people and communication skills, combined with the desire to learn new things makes me a positive addition to any team. Racing has been more than just a passion; it truly has been my life.” - Autumn Schwalbe