Angelle Sampey
Angelle Sampey (born Angelle Monique Sampey, August 7, 1970,
Sampey raced a Suzuki from 1996 through 2007, sponsored most notably by R.J. Reynolds' Winston brand and the
Due to lack of sponsorship, Sampey did not race during the 2009 season, breaking her string of event qualifications.
On 11 March 2010, Sampey announced her retirement as a professional drag racer.[7]
Along with
Sampey also raced under her married names Angelle Seeling and Angelle Savoie.[9]
On 13 September 2014, it was announced that Sampey would return before the end of the 2014 NHRA season, and will compete for the championship in 2015.[10] She raced until 2022, when at the end of the 2022 season, she left Vance & Hines Suzuki.
In August 2023, she made the transition into
References
- ^ "Schumacher lands sixth Top Fuel title in Vegas | NHRA News". Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
- ^ ProCare Rx NHRA SuperNationals PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE[permanent dead link]
- ^ Sampey Takes First Win of Motorcycle Racing Season
- ^ "Las Vegas II: Antron Brown preview | NHRA News". Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
- ^ O’Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals: Summit Racing Equipment Pontiac GXP[permanent dead link]
- ^ NHRA News: (12/20/2007)[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Former Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Sampey retires". Archived from the original on 29 March 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-11.
- ^ "Enders,Sampey & Being The Winningest Woman In Motorsports". Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Angelle Sampey Officially Retires". Archived from the original on 2010-07-14. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
- ^ "Three-time champion Sampey-Drago reuniting with Star Racing in return to competition". Archived from the original on 16 September 2014. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
- ^ "Pro Stock Motorcycle icon Angelle Sampey earns A/Fuel license for late 2023 debut". NHRA.com. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
Gallery
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Sampey in 2001 talking to a fan at the Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia
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Angelle Sampey on her bike in 2007