SAN JOSE, Calif. — They're fearless, they're trailblazers, they're sisters... and they do things on on racetrack that make your jaw drop.
"What we do is definitely very scaring," said Jasmine Salinas. "Going over 330 mph in three seconds. A lot of people can't really comprehend how fast that really is."
Fear is not something that rattles Salinas or her sister Jianna Evaristo.
"I've always loved motorcycles," said Evaristo. "The added aspect of danger and the amount of skill it takes to race one of these motorcycles from point A to point B is just so much pressure on the rider."
They're both professional National Hot Rod Association drag racers out of San Jose, and in their case... the apple doesn't fall to far from the tree. They were introduced to the sport by their father, nine-time NHRA winner Mike Salinas.
"We started racing when we were kids, and it was something we grew up around," said Salinas.
Salinas went on to become the first woman of color to compete in the Top Fuel Dragster ranks — the highest level of NHRA drag racing.
"We had a lot of woman in our sport who we looked up to but not a lot that really looked like us, so that was something that's special for me," said Salinas.
Evaristo is a pro stock motorcycle drag racer, and for her, she realizes the impact she has on other women in a male dominated sport.
"When we started the sport, we wanted to be an inspiration for other young girls and that's something we're very cognizant of," said Evaristo.
Both sisters will be racing in the NHRA Sonoma Nationals this weekend. They say it's a dream come true to be able to race near their hometown.
"We're super excited," said Salinas. "This is the first race that both Jasmine and I get to compete at our home track together. We have a lot of friends and family coming out."
As far as their future plans go...
"I hope to one day be a team owner and also create other opportunities for females," said Salinas.
"Everything we do, we do to inspire young girls and boys. If we can do it, they can do it," said Evaristo.
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