VOTE FOR THE ARIZONA

WOMAN DRIVER OF THE YEAR

Presented by State 48 Performance & Fabrication 

Thank you to everyone who partisipated in this nomination process. Your enthusiasm and support has been incredible, and we’re honored to highlight the talent, determination, and impact of women in motorsports. 

One person will be voted to win the 2026 Arizona Woman Driver of the Year. 

After reviewing an outstanding group of ladies, we’re thrilled to introduce our finalists—each one representing excellence on and off the track. We would like to invite you to vote for the person you feel is most deserving of this award.  We have also included just a few of your nomination remarks.  They were definatley heatwarming and touching to read! 

VOTING WILL CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 28, 2026 WITH THE WINNERS BEING ANNOUNCED ON MARCH 2ND 2026. DUPLICATE VOTES WILL NOT BE COUNTED. 

This years award will be presented at the SLUSH Motorsports Festival at Firebird Motorsports Park on March 28, 2026. Thank you to State 48 Performance, for sponsoring the Arizona Woman Driver of the Year Award! Your support helps recognize and celebrate outstanding women in driving. Thank you for making a difference in our community!  
State 48 is a family owned and operated Performance & Fabrication shop. Our families have always loved racing and building cars and now we are excited to share our love of being able to go fast with others. Our owner/ operators consist of experienced master mechanic/fabricators that will be able to bring any project, big or small, into reality. We provide the absolute best customer experience as well as top quality performance and fabrication services.

ARIZONA FINALISTS

Elaa Delos Santos 

Here is what a couple of her peers said:

"Elaa is an amazing woman who, in my opinion is the definition of “girlboss”. She is very dedicated in life, with drifting, family, friends, learning, building, and encouraging others to do the same in good times and bad. She loves her cars with a passion and definitely expresses herself through them!"

"I would like to nominate my friend for Woman Driver of the Year because her passion, strength, and determination shine every time she gets behind the wheel. She pushes through challenges with courage and heart, never giving up even when things get tough. Watching her chase her dreams and give everything she has is truly inspiring, and she deserves to be recognized for the drive and dedication she brings to every event."

"She’s a badass and the princess peach of cars."

"She’s the sweetest person ever and I’ve seen her grow so much since she started drifting. She has big dreams and she’s dedicated to get to where she wants to be."

Justina Burrell 

Here is what a couple of her peers said:

"Justina deserves this award. She bought, modified, and maintains her 950hp Toyota Supra. It is not only show car worthy but also has learned to drag and roll race through the progressions of different power levels. This last year she made multiple 9 second passes, Got her NHRA license, and competed in several events, losing 2 but breaking out .10 to fast. She has also made lasting friendships and respect with some of the most badass female racers in the country!"

" Justine embodies everything that Female Driver of the Year represents. She puts her whole heart into racing and shows up for the car community with passion, dedication, and authenticity. Whether she’s behind the wheel or supporting others in the scene, she leads by example, inspires other women to step in confidently, and helps create a community that’s welcoming, driven, and full of heart."

"Amazing driver. Fast learner. Strives to be the best for herself and everyone around. Kind hearted. Best friend. Competitive."

Stephanie Zeh

Here is what a couple of her peers said:

"Stephanie is an amazing woman that loves cars through and through! She has plenty of yellow cars and she does tons of track days throughout the season! I first met her on tik tok and we hit it off! She inspired me to get out on the track and has helped me with my track days ! She's a huge inspiration to me and many other through her online content! She is my favorite driver of the year and all time!"

"I've been pushing for her and her husband to join us at local trackday events for years, and a few years ago she worked with her husband to build a gorgeous s2k, and started joining us at track days. Naturally, she started out a bit cautious, but she's now grown into a legitimate racing driver. Her skills have grown faster than anyone I know - definitely most improved player of the year. Chuckwalla, podium club, inde, etc., her driving is competitive and faster every time."

"She's an influential figure in our local AZ track day community and social media, always happy to help people get them track and enjoy themselves."

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