Amber Balcaen, 24, is the 1st Canadian-born woman to win a NASCAR-sanctioned race in the United States. (shorttrack247 )Whether it's the tracks in Manitoba or a NASCAR race, Amber Balcaen has a need for speed. The 24-year-old dirt racer from Winnipeg made history this weekend becoming the first Canadian-born woman to win a NASCAR-sanctioned race in the United States. I've been smiling for the last two days and I'll be smiling all week," Balcaen said on Sunday. Amber Balcaen says her grandfather and father also raced cars.

Source: CBC News August 29, 2016 02:26 UTC