Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Amanda Sorensen is not your typical race car driver. As the first female to podium in Formula Drift, she’s made history in a male-dominated sport. But behind the roar of engines and the smell of burning rubber is a story of faith, family, and fierce determination.
"You would not think drifting would be something I do as a Latter-day Saint. But let me tell you, I have felt God’s hand guiding me through every single step of it."
In this video, Amanda shares how her love for motorsports became a family affair, how prayer and spiritual repetition fuel her confidence on and off the track, and how she finds peace in the chaos of competition.
"I pray almost every time I pull up to the line... I feel like I’m not driving the car alone anymore."
In both racing and life, we all face moments where we drift off course. But the beauty of the gospel is this: “the Savior loves us enough to steer us back to center.” No matter how fast we’re going or how far we’ve veered, His love and guidance is constant and can help us thrive in the fast lane.
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Amanda Sorensen is not your typical race car driver. As the first female to podium in Formula Drift, she’s made history in a male-dominated sport. But behind the roar of engines and the smell of burning rubber is a story of faith, family, and fierce determination.
"You would not think drifting would be something I do as a Latter-day Saint. But let me tell you, I have felt God’s hand guiding me through every single step of it."
In this video, Amanda shares how her love for motorsports became a family affair, how prayer and spiritual repetition fuel her confidence on and off the track, and how she finds peace in the chaos of competition.
"I pray almost every time I pull up to the line... I feel like I’m not driving the car alone anymore."
In both racing and life, we all face moments where we drift off course. But the beauty of the gospel is this: “the Savior loves us enough to steer us back to center.” No matter how fast we’re going or how far we’ve veered, His love and guidance is constant and can help us thrive in the fast lane.
🔔 Subscribe for more stories of faith, courage, and purpose.
SUBSCRIBE to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the latest videos.
Follow The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on:
- Instagram: instagram.com/churchofjesuschrist
- Facebook: facebook.com/ChurchofJesusChrist
- X: https://x.com/ch_jesuschrist
- Web: churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng
