Although many people don't realize it, the LGBTQ+ community seriously represents when it comes to driving fast and winning races. The rainbow/checkered flag crew comes from a variety of countries, backgrounds and racing formats including stock car, Formula 1, Le Mans and the dirt-track circuit. They all have one thing in common: they drive fast and like to win.
Here's just a few of the folks leading the pack into turn number one.
Drawn to motor racing as a kid in California, Herrin started off on motorcycles when he was five years old. He worked his way up the ladder on bikes and, in 2012, raced in the AMA Supersport Championship series. He then crossed over to four wheels by racing in the Superkarts series, where he eventually turned pro. In 2014, he moved up to the INEX Legend car circuit before quitting the sport due to a non-welcoming environment for gay wheelmen. He came out, took some time off and decided he wasn't going to let prejudice drive his career into the pits. He's now back and driving in the NASCAR-sanctioned ARCA Menards series.
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