Erin Crocker
She broke barriers in a male-dominated sport, becoming a rare female driver in NASCAR's top tiers before shifting to broadcasting.
Born 1981 (age 45)·American racing driver·Birthday: March 23·Millennials
Biography
Erin Crocker's athletic journey began not on asphalt, but on the fields of soccer, tennis, and lacrosse at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Her competitive drive found a new, roaring outlet in auto racing, where she quickly proved her mettle. By 2005, she was turning heads in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, earning a full-time ride with Evernham Motorsports and becoming one of the few women to compete at that level. Her career path took a personal turn when she married team owner Ray Evernham, and she later stepped back from full-time competition to focus on family. Crocker didn't leave the sport, however; she translated her track experience into a sharp analytical voice as a broadcaster for the Motor Racing Network, continuing to shape the conversation in the racing world.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Erin was born in 1981, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Erin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1981
#1 Movie
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Best Picture
Chariots of Fire
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Erin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1981Born
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1986Started school
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1994Became a teenager
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1997Could drive
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
1999Could vote
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Turned 21
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2011Turned 30
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2021Turned 40
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 45 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became one of the first women to compete full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2006.
- Scored a top-ten finish in the ARCA RE/MAX Series at Nashville Superspeedway in 2005.
- Transitioned to a successful broadcasting career with the Motor Racing Network's Winged Nation.
Did You Know?
She was a multi-sport varsity athlete in college, playing soccer, tennis, and lacrosse.
She holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
She is married to former NASCAR crew chief and team owner Ray Evernham.
“I had to prove I belonged in that seat.”
