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Women Behind The Wheel

For many women, riding is a way of life. It gives them a sense of freedom and a way to showcase their love for adventure. Whether you're new to the riding scene or you're an avid rider, Slingshot wants to get Women Behind the Wheel. Check out the below to see how Slingshot rallies around the women riders in our community.

LOS ANGELES, CA

Porsche Taylor, founder of Black Girls Ride, the groundbreaking women's riding organization and magazine, focusing on rider education and celebrating women of color in powersports, shows her LA pride with her custom Los Angeles Rams Slingshot. When asked about her favorite aspect of the Slingshot community, Porsche shared, "The Slingshot community is like family! We embrace all riders from diverse backgrounds, all with a love for Slingshots!"

Side profile of Porsche Taylor inside her custom Los Angeles Rams Slingshot.
Side profile of Porsche Taylor inside her custom Los Angeles Rams Slingshot.
Front end view of a custom Los Angeles Rams Polaris Slingshot.
Rear end view of a custom Los Angeles Rams Polaris Slingshot.
Close up of the front wheel and fender of a custom Los Angeles Rams Polaris Slingshot.
Rear/side profile of a custom Los Angeles Rams Polaris Slingshot.
Chaka Howard and a friend sitting inside a custom Polaris Slingshot in Houston, TX.
Chaka Howard and a friend sitting inside a custom Polaris Slingshot in Houston, TX.
Chaka Howard smiling inside a custom Polaris Slingshot in Houston, TX.
Chaka Howard standing near a group of people with a custom Houston Texans Polaris Slingshot.
A white custom Polaris Slingshot with Do What Scares You written on the hood.

HOUSTON, TX

Chaka Howard is an avid member of the Slingshot community. Chaka fuels the passion for riding and breaking boundaries for women. When asked about her favorite aspect of the Slingshot community, Chaka shared, "We are a group of like-minded people who have a passion for thrill and adventure to come together as one. We do everything together."

A group of women standing next to 3 Polaris Slingshot roadsters.
A group of women standing next to 3 Polaris Slingshot roadsters.
A woman smiling inside her Polaris Slingshot.
2 women chatting after driving their 2 Polaris Slingshot roadsters for International Female Ride Day.
3 women walking towards their 3 Polaris Slingshot roadsters for International Female Ride Day.

International Female Ride Day

As women's participation in the Slingshot community has continued to grow, Slingshot is once again celebrating International Female Ride Day (IFRD) to raise awareness and respect for women in the powersports industry, highlighting those who ride and encouraging others to join in the community. IFRD emphasizes the goal of including and encouraging new women to ride while shining a light on the diverse participation of women already engaging in riding.

Polaris Empowersports Women's Riding Council.

Empowersports Women's Riding Council

The Empowersports Women’s Riding Council exists to uplift the passions that fuel women and put forth deliberate efforts for increased representation, inclusion and participation of women in powersports. The council joins women from all backgrounds and riding terrains as respected representatives of their sports, who will meet regularly with Polaris leaders to discuss breaking down barriers including increasing diverse women representation, vehicle and gear considerations, safety practices, combating biases and demystifying the sport for more women.

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