Kelsi Pederson wins late model feature at River Cities Speedway

Kelsi Pederson made history on Friday night by becoming the first female driver to win a late model feature at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks. Driving her late mother Julie's No. 93 car, Kelsi secured the victory against a field of 25 drivers after overtaking her brother, Tucker, midway through the race. The win comes just a week after Julie Pederson was inducted into the River Cities Speedway Hall of Fame, adding significance to the achievement. Kelsi previously transitioned from lightning sprints to late models and expressed pride in her victory, aiming for more wins in the future alongside her family in the same division.

• 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Kelsi Pederson becomes first female to win late model feature at River Cities Speedway