jasmine salinas
NHRA TOP FUEL DRIVER
Piloting the world's fastest accelerating vehicles, Jasmine has been competing in NHRA drag racing since age 14.
Forging her own path within her family’s racing legacy, she races for Team Scrappers Racing alongside her father, 9-time NHRA Top Fuel winner Mike Salinas, and her younger sister, Jianna Evaristo-Salinas.
As one of the Fastest Woman in Motorsports, she continues to inspire others to live fearlessly and chase after their dreams on and off the racetrack.
her story
At just 4 years old, Jasmine already knew how to operate a 329 Caterpillar Excavator all on her own. Growing up at her family’s waste management business, Jasmine was introduced operating equipment and driving vehicles at a very young age. She was first introduced to Drag Racing by her father, Mike. While competing in the NHRA Nostalgia Heritage series at their local tracks, he would bring the entire family along with him each weekend. Together, Jasmine and her three younger sisters soon became fascinated with this world of high speed adrenaline. And at age 14, Jasmine and her sisters began competing in the NHRA Junior Drag Racing series. There, they would learn about the competitive world of motorsports and Jasmine’s desire to go faster was ignited overnight.
Overtime, Jasmine became more involved in her father’s race team and learned everything she could about the race cars that she hoped to someday move up into. In 2011, her father would make his professional debut in NHRA Top Fuel, the fastest motorsport category on the planet. Jasmine’s introduction to the professional world of NHRA Drag Racing had a profound impact and she knew exactly what she wanted to do someday—race a Top Fuel car. After spending years working on her father’s team, she switched back into the driver’s seat and began competing in Top Alcohol Dragster. Exceeding speeds of over 280mph, Jasmine found great success in the highly competitive Lucas Oil Sportsman series. She would go on to win 5 events, reach 10 Final Rounds, secure the Regional Championship and tie for 2nd in the National Championship Standings in 2023.
In 2023, she began the licensing process for Top Fuel, the fastest motorsports category in the world. She was successful in securing her license and began looking to making her Rookie Debut the following year. Jasmine would go on to make her Top Fuel rookie debut in what would be one of the rarest circumstances in NHRA history. At the beginning of the 2024 season, her father, Mike, was sidelined from competition after an emergency heart surgery. With just 3 days to prepare, Jasmine took over driving duties for Scrappers Racing and made her Professional NHRA start at the Winternationals in Pomona, CA. She navigated the unconventional rookie season with extreme fortitude. Her unique transparency and willingness to bring fans along for the ride as she shared her journey instantly made Jasmine a fan favorite amongst the sport. In 2025, she will continue to take on driving duties as the primary driver for Scrappers Racing and looks forward to putting her year of learning to work.
As the Fastest Woman of Color in Motorsports and the first to compete in Top Fuel, Jasmine stands as a fearless trailblazer. Competing at speeds exceeding 330 mph, she has earned recognition for her poise and passion in a male-dominated sport. Celebrated by major media outlets for breaking barriers, Jasmine’s story inspires the next generation of women to fearlessly chase their dreams. Off the track, her authentic storytelling and connection with fans have positioned her as more than just a rising star—she is on track to become a household name, redefining what is possible for women in motorsports.
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