Georgia Henneberry back on the job for INDYCAR on FOX after ‘pit stop’ to parenthood

FISHERS, Ind. – Georgia Henneberry is no stranger to the “fast life.”

As a pit reporter for INDYCAR on FOX, it’s her job to capture the stories and moments involving the world’s fastest drivers. However, in a career where she’s always on the go, Henneberry recently found a lot of beauty in slowing down.

“I feel refreshed,” she said.

Henneberry, who recently gave birth to her son, Waylon, 3 months ago, is getting back to work and seeing life through a different lens. The Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park marked her first race back on the job as a first-time mom.

“I had a lot of emotions going into it just because I didn’t know what that would be like leaving him for the weekend,” she recalled. “Just getting back in the swing of things, and just seeing everybody in the paddock, in the pits, it was awesome.”

The race, earlier in May, also marked the first time with her new team. Henneberry joined the INDYCAR on FOX team this year but had to miss the first few races due to her “pit stop” to parenthood.

“Everyone has been so supportive of me coming back and the opportunity to be with IndyCar,” said Henneberry.

“It’s not often I feel like you can find a corporation that would be ok with you coming on board and missing the first three months of work, and then also being ok with your little one coming on the road with you too,” she said. “They have been so amazing with just accepting of new motherhood and making that opportunity as fluid as it possibly can.”

Along with her dream job comes a dream opportunity, just in time for The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. While she’s experienced the Indianapolis 500 before, the 109th running marks Henneberry’s first as part of the national broadcast.

“I was not on it last year, and so this is just a huge opportunity for me,” she said. “As someone who loves the Indianapolis 500 and loves the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with my whole heart, being on a broadcast of this caliber and just a part of an event of this size is so cool.”

Memories, like this, will be created with her son by her side and into a “family affair.”

While Henneberry is a pit reporter, her boyfriend, Chris, is also a driver in the racing industry. Both travel often for their jobs and will be taking their show on the road, with the help of their families, and Waylon in tow.

“I don’t think we’d be able to do it if we didn’t have the support from our family,” Henneberry said. “Chris’ mom is coming on the road with me, and if it wasn’t for her and also the support of my mom, and his sister and whatnot, I don’t think that I would be able to work in the capacity that I am.”

Though the approach to how she handles her job has changed, Henneberry will tell you it’s for the better, as being a mom has brought a new meaning to her world.

“I felt like my job was my life, and I still feel that way because I’m very passionate about my job… but now, he is also my life,” she said. “I hope it only gets better from here because it’s pretty good where it’s at. Once we start hitting the road and making all those memories, I can’t wait.”