It’s pretty rare to see female drivers tearing up the track in motorsports, except for a few like Isabella Robusto, Hailie Deegan, and so on. And there’s been some chatter about why. Some say it could be the risk factor – motorsports can be a rough ride, and the chances of getting hurt are pretty high. But now, there’s a new twist to the tale, especially about why injuries might hit female racers harder.

Isabella Robusto, who’s apparently gearing up to spend most of the year behind the wheel of the No. 55 Toyota for Lee Pulliam Performance and TRD, brought this issue into the spotlight. Earlier in 2022, she had a concussion incident that actually shook her up, sidelining her from racing for a while. The experience got her thinking and talking about the unique challenges female drivers might face in the racing world.

Isabella Robusto recently opened up about the extra risks for women in   motorsports face

While, she was not trying to rain on anyone’s parade, and in fact, is all for women chasing their racing dreams, Robusto has got a point about how getting over a concussion can be a tougher path for women drivers than for the guys. In her latest post, she shared a personal story with four pics that really hit home. Remember back in April 2022? Isabella Robusto had a bad spin that knocked her out of the game for eight solid months, messing with her racing schedule and personal life too. Even with all the safety gear, some crashes can really rattle motorsport drivers.

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Her recent Twitter post, captioned, “Ready for a reset. Let’s go 2024!” got into the nitty-gritty of how our brains and bodies are wired differently. Turns out, these differences can make concussion impacts harsher for women, and the road to recovery a bit longer. Plus, there’s this research saying that generally, women’s neck muscles aren’t as beefy as men’s, which doesn’t help when you’re dealing with concussion after-effects. Moreover, according to a study by Colantonio, women are more likely to battle with headaches, feeling dizzy, and losing a bit of their mojo after a concussion. They also found it tougher to get started on tasks and needed a bit more help getting through their day-to-day stuff.

On the flip side, the study noted that men tend to experience more noise sensitivity and sleep issues following a concussion. They struggle more with setting realistic goals and feel more restless as they recover. After reading the post of Isabella Robusto, even a seasoned driver like Brad Keselowski, voiced his own concerns about the issue. It has definitely sparked some serious conversation in the motorsports community.

Brad Keselowski is no stranger to the risks and repercussions of on-track accidents

When Isabella Robusto spoke up about the specific challenges women face with concussions in motorsports, Keselowski, the boss man at RFK Racing, stepped up to back her. He re-shared her tweet with some thoughts of his own, especially concerning his daughters possibly entering the racing scene.

“Having seen the results of a large clinical study on concussions in sports and having 2 daughters, this is another must-read. People ask me all the time if I want my daughters to race. I hope they do what makes them happy, though in the back of my mind also know it’s more dangerous for them. Been watching from a far Isabella. Glad you’re doing better. Thank you for speaking up on a topic that has too often been taboo. Good luck in 2024!”

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His message hits home the importance of ramping up safety in motorsports, especially to encourage more women to join the racing ranks without added risks.