‘Hot Rod Granny’ wins first burnout competition after a cross-country road trip

For this 79-year-old Missouri woman, a cross-country drive turned into the trip of a lifetime and a new nickname she will carry with her forever.
Published: Mar. 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM CST|Updated: Jun. 26, 2025 at 8:26 AM CDT

(InvestigateTV) — Have you ever taken a cross-country road trip?

This 79-year-old Missouri woman marked a long road trip off of her bucket list in style.

She even gained a new nickname along the journey.

Reporter Steve Harris explains how her once-in-a-lifetime trip sparked a new passion.