Tia Norfleet is breaking down barriers in a sport where having sufficient finances is more of a necessity than in other sports. Being the first African-American woman to be licensed by both NASCAR and ARCA, the Automobile Racing Club of America, has helped Norfleet’s marketability in securing some sponsorship. Though there has been some controversy about Norfleet being the first African-American female NASCAR driver, what is undisputed is the fact that she is the first to be licensed.