When Dave Pirner was growing up, the future Soul Asylum frontman discovered a passion for Drag Racing. Inspired by the never-say-die attitude of female driver Shirley “Cha Cha” Muldowney, little did the frontman know that, over four decades later, her attitude and determination would form the inspiration behind his band’s new album Slowly But Shirley. Inspired by her drive and determination, even when faced with the challenges that came with being a female in a predominantly male sport, the young Pirner took this on board and, having experienced the highs and lows in his own chosen career, turned to Muldowney when writing the American alt-rock stars latest album. In our latest Cover Story, V13 sat down with the frontman to talk about what he found so inspirational about Muldowney, his own ...