Fresh off her latest television interview, this one at a local Harrisburg, Pa. FOX station to help promote the ADRL Northeast Drags II this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway, Lizzy Musi still isn’t sure what to make of all this newfound attention.

The ADRL Top Sportsman driver became an instant YouTube celebrity moments after her wild ride and crash at Bristol Dragway two weeks ago.

Since then, Musi has been all over the news. Her story has been featured by the likes of Yahoo!, USA Today, SPEED Channel and Musi also appeared in a live interview on FOX News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom” just days after it happened.

The story has even spread internationally and has been featured in a number of European publications, adding to the one million views on YouTube alone.

It’s still all very surreal for the 21-year-old Musi.

Fresh off her latest television interview, this one at a local Harrisburg, Pa. FOX station to help promote the ADRL Northeast Drags II this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway, Lizzy Musi still isn’t sure what to make of all this newfound attention.

The ADRL Top Sportsman driver became an instant YouTube celebrity moments after her wild ride and crash at Bristol Dragway two weeks ago.

Since then, Musi has been all over the news. Her story has been featured by the likes of Yahoo!, USA Today, SPEED Channel and Musi also appeared in a live interview on FOX News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom” just days after it happened.

The story has even spread internationally and has been featured in a number of European publications, adding to the one million views on YouTube alone.

It’s still all very surreal for the 21-year-old Musi.

“It’s been pretty shocking to me to even be doing these interviews,” Musi said. “I’m definitely surprised it got blown up like it did. I definitely wasn’t expecting it. I wish I was getting recognized in a better way, but hopefully that will happen soon.”

That, of course, would happen with her first ADRL Top Sportsman win, but Musi is still very much appreciative of the publicity she’s gained.

As for her first national television appearance, Musi admitted to plenty of jitters.

“I was nervous. I’ve never been on national TV before. I just wanted to make sure I got my feelings and thoughts across. Overall I had a very good time,” said Musi, who has also seen a huge gain in Twitter followers and Facebook friends following the crash.

But there is one point that still remains for the likable Musi, who is the daughter of drag racing standout Pat Musi.

“I just want to go out and get back to racing,” Musi said.

That day appears to be coming soon and may happen as early as June 1-2 when the ADRL races in St. Louis.

Musi didn’t want to reveal official details of what she will be driving and who she will be driving for, but that could become clear as soon as this weekend.

Musi will be at Maple Grove this weekend, helping her father and his Pro Modified car, but there is other big news as well.

Musi plans to have her new car at Maple Grove to have it run through technical services and to get fitted in the car.

That has Musi more excited than any of her recent appearances.

“I’ve been non-stop working on it. Most likely I’m going to be ready for St. Louis. We’re going to have the car here in Maple Grove, get fitted in the car and everything like that. Then, we’ll do some testing after Maple Grove. I just want to get back at it.”

Musi is already “back at it” in some respects.

The 762-cubic inch motor from the first car got back to the shop on Wednesday and Musi has already been furiously at work.

Of course, having been around racing her entire life, working on the ins and outs of the car has always been enjoyable.

“We’re just freshening it up and getting it ready. That’s what is fun for me. I can’t wait to work on that. I really enjoy doing that kind of stuff,” Musi said. “We’re trying to get everything rolling.

“Someone has given me the opportunity to drive and I’m really excited about that.”

Musi is counting down the days to return to driving and remains confident she won’t be nervous after her wild ride in Bristol.

For now, she remains thankful with the outpouring of support.

“It’s just been amazing. It means so much to me. I just wish I could thank everyone single one of them personally,” Musi said. “It’s really been overwhelming and it’s just helped keep my head up and moving forward.”

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