Ryleigh Lyman, 10, left, climbs on her go kart while helping her father, Sean Lyman, fix the bumper on his racecar at their home in Hartford, Vt., on Friday, July 11, 2025. Ryleigh likes to attend her father's races at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, Vt., and has learned all about cars from spending time with him.
Ryleigh Lyman, 10, left, climbs on her go kart while helping her father, Sean Lyman, fix the bumper on his racecar at their home in Hartford, Vt., on Friday, July 11, 2025. Ryleigh likes to attend her father’s races at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, Vt., and has learned all about cars from spending time with him. “She is the pit crew,” Sean Lyman said. (Valley News – Alex Driehaus) Credit: valley news — Alex Driehaus

HARTFORD — Ryleigh Lyman, 10, left, climbs on her go-kart while helping her father, Sean Lyman, fix the bumper on his racecar at their home in Hartford.

Ryleigh likes to attend her father’s races at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, Vt., and has learned all about cars from spending time with him.

“She is the pit crew,” Sean Lyman said.

Alex Driehaus is a staff photographer at the Valley News. She can be reached at adriehaus@vnews.com and (603) 727-3304.