Cassandra was destined for motorsports, having grown up in a family of racers. Even her grandmother Emma was involved in racing!

Her father Allen has won multiple championships at the New London Waterford Speedbowl in both the late model and truck series and has many victories at other New England tracks. Her brother Corey is also achieving great success in the series and fell only two points short of winning the New England Truck Series championship last year. When she saw her brother beat her dad one day she decided that she wanted to race and one day beat them both. She says that she has yet to beat both of them in the same race.

Cassandra drives #78, a Chevrolet, in the New England Truck Series, competing at various tracks across New England, spanning both oval and road courses. She recently graduated high school and is already an accomplished driver, having finished in the top 10 in all her 2015 season starts. She is also a true athlete, having spent many years as a gymnast and more recently competing in track and field.

She Racing asked Cassandra about some of her experiences.

Did you have a coach/mentor?

A mentor/developer I had was definitely my brother Corey, and my father, Allen. They always were there for me when I needed them and always helped me when I needed advice and they always know how to adjust my truck when it seems to be off.

What was your most memorable moment?

Definitely my first race coming in and seeing my dad. Knowing he was proud of me and seeing him smile. There's nothing I value more than my father, (nothing against my mother, I'm just a daddy's girl). Growing up I had always done gymnastics and our bond was never as close as it has been ever since I started racing last year, and I knew that he was proud of me!

What was the greatest lesson you've learned?

Whatever you do, do not second guess. Your instincts are always right. I learned that the hard way after I hit the wall a few times.

What advice or tip do you have for women in racing?

This doesn't go to just women in racing, it goes to women in general. Don't let someone tell you that you cannot do something and do not let people intimidate you. If anything, strive to do whatever that may be. Take their words as a challenge, not something that you should listen to.

What female racer(s) are you following these days?

I've never really looked/watched women in racing. I've always been interested in my father and brother. But I loved watching Nichole Morgillo/Tibeault at the Waterford Speedbowl years ago in the SK modified division.