JASMINE SALINAS

NHRA TOP FUEL DRIVER

Jasmine Salinas is a rising motorsports star who has competed in drag racing since age 14. Racing for Scrappers Racing alongside her father, Mike Salinas, and sister, Jianna,

Jasmine made a strong debut in her 2024 NHRA Top Fuel rookie season with standout performances.

As one of the Fastest Woman in Motorsports, she continues to inspire women to excel in male-dominated sports through her passion, skill, and determination.

334.9 mph club

Her Story

Jasmine Salinas is an up-and-coming motorsports star who has been competing in drag racing since the age of 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. Rising through the ranks from the Lucas Oil Series to the prestigious Top Fuel category, Jasmine has proven her ability to excel and inspire—qualities that set her apart in one of motorsport’s most competitive arenas.

As the Fastest Woman of Color in Motorsports and the first to compete in Top Fuel, Jasmine is 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 take up space in motorsports. 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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Career Highlights

- Made Top Fuel debut at the Pomona Winternationals, stepping into the family's Scrappers Racing Top Fuel dragster for her father, Mike Salinas, who was out on medical leave
- Reset career best e.t. at spring race in Charlotte (3.700)
- Reset career best speed in Brainerd (334.90 mph)
- Reset career best e.t. at the NHRA Finals (3.691)
- Competed in her final season of the Lucas Oil Series in Top Alcohol dragster
- Secured professional license in Top Fuel dragster
- Secured Division 3 Top Alcohol Dragster Championship
- Tied for second in National Standings
- Eight final-round appearances
- Three No.1 Qualifiers
- Won Gainesville and Dallas National Events
- Won Chicago and Norwalk Regional Events
- Won Columbus Regional Event
- Finished Sixth in National Standings, despite suffering a harrowing over-the-wall crash at the beginning of the season
- National debut at 50th Anniversary of the NHRA Gatornationals in Top Alcohol Dragster
- Jasmine gained hands-on experience as an Assistant Supercharger Mechanic and Team Floater on her father’s Top Fuel team, immersing herself in the mechanics of the race cars she aspired to drive one day.
- Licensed in Super Comp through Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School
- Licensed in Top Alcohol Dragster
At age 14, Jasmine began competing in the NHRA Junior Drag Racing series.