DRAW was officially organized following a successful fund-raiser in 1984 for Shirley Muldowney. Members of the drag racing community who handled the recovery fund were very encouraged by the support of racers and fans who generously donated. DRAW reaches out to every drag racing category and all racing sanctioning bodies. Because the originators of DRAW were women, thus the name Drag Racing Association of Women. F few years after DRAW's inception, membership was opened to men and children, as well.
All members have equal privileges.
The governing body of DRAW is a 12-member Board of Trustees elected by the membership. Half of the Board is elected each Winter to serve a two year term. A member receives a DRAW name tag, decal and the monthly newsletter, DRAWing Attention. The appointment of Coordinators for DRAW's seven areas was followed with the introduction of Track Representatives. Together, Track Reps and Coordinators also keep DRAW's Board informed of happenings in their area.