Need for Speed: Samantha Tan Makes Racing History

Need for Speed: Samantha Tan Makes Racing History

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Jul 24, 2026

Samantha Tan started racing cars at the age of 16 and became the first Asian woman to win a major international endurance racing championship. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen sits down with the racing champ who shares how she got her start in racing, and the life changing crash that nearly ended her career. Then, Nguyen goes for a lap around the racetrack with Tan who shares her next big goal.

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