She Drives Change is a powerful short documentary that explores what it means to be a woman competing in one of America’s most male-dominated sports: auto racing.
Created by a team of talented high school filmmakers from Tamalpais High School’s AIM25 Program, the film was written, directed, and produced by Lily Freas, Alex Powell, Ava Wilshire, and Yasmine Hammami. The documentary examines the challenges, victories, and progress shaping the future of women in motorsports.
Featuring Kylie Glick, a fourth-generation Late Model driver, along with Trans Am competitors Mia Lovell and Amy Ruman (a two-time Trans Am Champion and Hall of Fame inductee), She Drives Change follows three women blazing their own trails in professional racing.
Kylie shares how she grew up surrounded by NASCAR at her grandparents’ house, but rarely saw women behind the wheel. It wasn’t until her brother started racing that she realized she could do it too. From that first lap, she was hooked. Today, she competes head-to-head with men in one of the few professional sports where gender plays no role in the rules, speed, or results.
The film highlights the physical and mental demands of racing, including extreme heat exposure, risk of accidents, and the intense focus required to stay sharp on the track. Kylie, Mia, and Amy also discuss the unique balance of being both competitors and women in a sport that often underestimates them. Kylie emphasizes that female drivers can embrace their femininity while being fierce competitors, proving that once the helmet goes on, they are equal to anyone on the grid.
She Drives Change also explores the positive side of standing out in a male-dominated sport, including increased media attention, sponsorship opportunities, and fan support. Each racer brings her own story of success, from podium finishes and championship titles to Hall of Fame honors, inspiring a new generation of young women to chase their own dreams on and off the track.
About AIM25: The Academy of Integrated Humanities and New Media (AIM25) is a two-year program for 11th and 12th-grade students at Tamalpais High School. It focuses on project-based learning, multimedia storytelling, and real-world application. Students collaborate to produce professional-quality work, gaining valuable experience in film, writing, design, and communication while sharing meaningful stories with the community.
