07/17/2025
We love Lizzy
Racing with Heart: Lizzy Vogel’s Story of Courage and Quarter Midgets
https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2350558/episodes/17497659-little-racer-big-impact-lizzie-vogel-s-inspiring-journey.mp3?download=true
In this heartwarming episode, Melinda Russell sits down with 8-year-old Lizzy Vogel, a fourth-generation racer from Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. Racing in the Blue Rookie quarter midget class at Hagerstown Speedway, Lizzy is more than just a driver—she's a role model. Born with a cleft palate and having undergone 12 surgeries, Lizzy channels her challenges into helping others. She creates care packages for children facing cleft-related procedures and is a Young Gun driver for Nicole’s Dream, promoting childhood cancer awareness.
Lizzy shares her love for racing, family traditions on the track, and why she prefers quarter midgets over go-karts (especially after a broken foot!). She also talks about her recognition as a Hoosier Hero at PRI and what it means to race for a cause. With her bright smile and boundless determination, Lizzy proves that even the smallest racers can make the biggest impact.
