The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Elaine Larsen will be the guest speaker at the 2021 ATHENA Awards. With over 20 years of drag racing experience, Elaine Larsen has found her home behind the wheel of her jet dragsters. Elaine is a 2X World Champion, and with her husband, Chris, their son, Andrew, and dog, Nitro, she lives her life at full throttle. Mentoring the next generation of High-Performance Vehicles Specialists is what fuels Elaine today. Giving women a chance behind the wheel or hands-on opportunities in this male-dominated industry is her focus for 2021 and beyond.
Elaine is the creator of four comic books titled, “Blaze.” These books were inspired by real-life experiences and adapted to high STEAM education and embedded curricula for each of the corresponding comics.
“Drag Racing is the equalizer. On any given day, I have the same chance as anyone to win. It just has to be my day!” says Elaine. Being a strong positive female role model is a job Elaine takes very seriously, not only for the little girls but to all ladies out there never to give up and always give 100%.
The ATHENA Awards will honor exceptional leaders in our community that inspire others to achieve excellence in their professional and personal lives. To buy tickets to the ATHENA Awards, visit: https://www.lakelandchamber.com/athena-awards/