About the Driver

Name:	Candyce L. Marsh
Date of Birth:	February 11th
Age:	27
Height:	5’7’’
Birthplace:	Raleigh, NC
Residence:	Raleigh, NC
Education:	Elon University – BS in accounting and Business Administration concentration finance North Carolina A&T State University – Master’s of Science Industrial Technology concentration manufacturing systems.

What makes her unique?

• Need for speed started at two years old, riding dirty bikes with older cousins.
• Father was a “weekend warrior,” spending weekends at local racetracks throughout North Carolina.
• Actively involved in many extra-curricular activities as a youth. Dance, piano, and girl scouts.
• Attended Southern High School in Durham, North Carolina. Was senior class president, a cheerleader, a member of SADD/MADD, Student Government, and Mu Alpha Theta.
• Graduated high school as a North Carolina Scholar and Honor Student.
• Graduated from Elon University. Served as the Vice President of the Student Union Board, and as an officer of the Accounting Society. Marsh was also a Jefferson Pilot Business Fellow, an honor in which few students are selected for.
• Graduated from North Carolina A&T State University. Was a member of Society for Manufacturing Engineering.

Take the characteristics of being an uninhibited, dynamic individual who participates in high-speed motorsports and couple that with the talent of being an educated, well-rounded, and community-conscious individual – then you have Candyce Marsh; a new breed of sports competitor who is raising the bar on how to win both on and off the racetrack.

“Working hard to win in life and in sports has been a personal commitment that I’ve shared for many years,” said Marsh. “The passion I have for racing is what inevitably drives me to the finish line. It takes hard work and dedication.”

Marsh launched her career at an early age. With the guidance of her father, a former racer, Marsh at seventeen years old made her début on the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) national event tour in the Hot Rod class. After completing two seasons, she was able to gain a substantial amount of driving experience and increased her knowledge of racing. These successes led her towards establishing a name for herself within the racing community. In 2000, she formed Candyce Marsh Racing and aligned her team with industry leaders. Marsh expanded her race program to include a state of the art Electronic Fuel Injection engine prepared by AC Delco sponsored Harold Martin. Marsh then transitioned into the Top Sportsman class, putting her one-step closer to fulfilling her dream of being a professional racecar driver.

Marsh entered the 2005-racing season eager to continue her quest to become a leader within professional motorsports. On the racetrack Marsh and her team qualified in the number 1 position at two national events thundering to speeds in excess of 200 mph in 6 seconds. Additionally, Marsh generated substantial exposure off the racetrack by being featured in newspaper articles, television interviews, car displays, speaking engagements, promotional videos, and awards ceremonies. While Marsh was pleased with her performance, she has even higher ambitions to compete in a professional category called Pro Modified.

In addition to the many advances within motorsports, Marsh has made tremendous strides in achieving her educational goals.

• May of 2003, Marsh graduated with two Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Elon University in Burlington, North Carolina.
• May of 2005, she graduated from North Carolina A&T State University with her Master’s degree in Industrial Technology.
• Currently Marsh assists in the management of $14 Billion Dollars in assets with Progress Energy.
• In October 2006, Marsh became the first African-American female professional racecar driver to compete in the Pro Modified category, reaching speeds in excess of 200mph.

In addition to being an accomplished professional racecar driver, Marsh is also a skilled and educated spokesperson. She has spoken in various platforms tradeshows, conferences, award ceremonies and community events.

• Most notably, she is a national spokes person for the Girl Scouts of the USA.
• Plus, Marsh has had tremendous media coverage over the course of her career, such as TV, radio and print features. These features include, but aren’t limited to: USA Today, News and Observer, Raleigh, NC, Tavis Smiley, Auto Week Magazine, and WRAL News Channel 5.