The roar of an engine is no stranger to her; ever since she was a child, race car driver Majo Rodríguez found the stands at the Puebla Racetrack a kind of second home.
Between the smell of fuel and the echo of engines , she discovered a passion that over the years would take her to an unusual place for a woman: the seat of a racing tractor-trailer.
He started in karts, following the usual path of many drivers, before making the jump to touring cars. But it was an unexpected invitation that marked a turning point in his career. An engineer suggested he join the tractor-trailer category .
The challenge was enormous; going from a car to a vehicle weighing more than three and a half tons , with a six-speed gearbox and transmission modified for racing, was no easy feat.
It took three years to adapt to the dimensions, power and operation of these units, which share most of the elements of the road transport vehicles that carry cargo, including suspension and telemetry systems .
In 2016 she made her debut in the Tractor Truck Super Cup , becoming the only woman in the category for eight consecutive years.
What began as a technical challenge became a message for roadside operators : women have a place behind the wheel.
But Majo decided her mark wouldn’t be limited to the track. For five years, she’s been giving talks to inspire girls and boys to pursue their dreams, regardless of gender.
She seeks to be remembered not only as a good pilot, but as a person who motivated others and broke paradigms .
Her commitment to innovation recently took her to the Querétaro Racetrack, where she tested Geotab ‘s GO9 device (the company she represents) on her racing tractor-trailer.
Beyond measuring speed and performance, technology also seeks to demonstrate how these tools can improve safety and efficiency in transportation fleets. And, as always, Majo Rodríguez does it her way: with speed, determination, and a well-earned spot on the track.
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