Trailblazing Slinger Speedway--1st Female Safety Director in Motorsports Shelley Greenwald

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Shelley Greenwald is an accomplished safety director at Slinger Speedway, with a rich background in emergency response and healthcare that includes service as a registered nurse at St. Luke's Hospital and as a firefighter and paramedic in Sussex, Wisconsin. Greenwald views her role as a safety director through a lens of tenacity and boundary-breaking, stemming from her personal journey of evolving from a volunteer to a safety director in the male-dominated world of racing. Against initial skepticism, Greenwald earned the trust and confidence of her peers and track owners, underscoring the essential role of a keen and alert safety team in the high-risk racing environment.  This unique blend of medical expertise and racing experiences allows Greenwald to approach her position with deep commitment, always prioritizing safety in every aspect of the sport.

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