A new sports documentary series debuting next week will shine a light on the women transforming American racing.
First to the Finish premieres on Prime Video on Tuesday, March 25, and follows drivers Heather Hadley and Sally Mott as they compete in the Mazda MX-5 racing season.
PEOPLE has an exclusive preview of the trailer, which also features Shea Holbrook, the owner of BSI Racing, one of the competing teams.
The Mazda MX-5 series is a part of IMSA, which is operated by NASCAR, and serves as a key stepping stone for drivers looking to progress from amateur racing to the professional level.
Hadley, a 22-year-old student at the University of North Carolina, has already secured five national and world racing titles and is preparing for the next stage of her career.
Holbrook, who balances her responsibilities as a team owner and a mother of two, notes that being a woman in the industry comes with both benefits and challenges.
She explains that one of the biggest difficulties is the weight of expectations placed on women and the constant scrutiny they face.
The series will document the lives of Hadley, Holbrook (34), and Mott (20), offering a closer look at their careers on and off the track.
Prime Video confirms that viewers will see Hadley’s graduation and Holbrook’s life at home with her two children, providing insight into the sacrifices, struggles, and achievements that define their journeys.
Holbrook recalls that when she first entered motorsports, her chances of success seemed slim, and many doubted her abilities.
She had to push boundaries and challenge expectations to prove she wasn’t someone who could be overlooked.
This documentary will spotlight the experiences of Hadley, Holbrook, and Mott as they navigate a male-dominated sport.
PEOPLE offers an exclusive first look at the trailer, which highlights Holbrook’s role as a team owner in the Mazda MX-5 racing series.
As a division of IMSA under NASCAR, the Mazda MX-5 series provides young racers with a pathway to the highest levels of competition.
Hadley, while still in college, has already built an impressive racing resume and is focused on advancing further in the sport.
Holbrook, managing both her racing career and family life, shares her perspective on the advantages and obstacles of being a woman in motorsports.
She stresses that women in the industry are constantly under intense scrutiny and held to high expectations.
Meanwhile, Netflix is bringing NASCAR into the spotlight with Full Speed, a documentary series similar to those created for Formula 1.
Hadley, Mott, and Holbrook’s journeys will be closely followed throughout the series, giving viewers a deeper understanding of their careers and personal lives.
Prime Video reveals that the show will capture Hadley’s graduation and Holbrook’s life as a mother, providing an intimate look at their challenges and successes.
Holbrook reflects on the difficulties she faced starting out, noting that her future in racing didn’t look promising on paper, and many people agreed.
However, she refused to let setbacks define her, challenging norms and ensuring she earned her place in the sport.
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Holbrook is widely recognized as a pioneer in motorsports, becoming the first female driver to win a Touring Car race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Throughout the series, she takes on a mentorship role for younger female racers like Hadley and Mott, helping them navigate the industry.
Looking back on her career, Holbrook admits that she didn’t advance as quickly as she had hoped because she refused to take shortcuts.
Instead, she stayed focused, put in the hard work, and made sure she was impossible to ignore.
