Diane Zubek-Miller


In 1974, Diane became the first woman to race in the Sno Pro at Milwaukee, WI. She led the 440 race event in the early stages.
1975 was a stellar season for Diane. She won three different MISA Class State Championships, was the MISA Overall High Point Snowmobile Champion(both Men and Women combined), and was awarded the prestigious MISA Driver of the Year. She was awarded the massive High Point trophy at the banquet by respected MISA legend, Dude Rice.
In 1977, Diane made international history by becoming the first woman to race in the prestigious Soo I-500. She qualified 30th in the 50-sled field, riding a Ski-Doo Blizzard. Unfortunately, mechanical failures in the sled caused and early exit at 48 laps.
In other highlights between 1978 and 1981, Diane qualified 23rd at the ‘78 Traverse City 250 Enduro, and finished a respectable 20th in the 1981 Soo I-500.
By 1983, Diane retired from active competition to care for her father, who at the time, was battling cancer.
Since that time, Diane and her husband remain involved in the vintage snowmobile movement, traveling the Great Lakes region to share the sports history with younger enthusiasts. They also organize a large, annual vintage event near their New Lothrop, MI home. Diane was chosen as one of only two Americans that was interviewed for the Canadian documentary, “Classic Sleds”.