![]() Sunday’s United Rentals Work United 500 caps an action-packed weekend at Phoenix Raceway that features racing Friday, Saturday and Sunday. “I’m hoping my presence and my story will continue to inspire future generations of women who seek more opportunities in racing.” “This is truly an honor to serve as the Honorary Pace Car Driver at Phoenix Raceway,” St. She is also the co-founder of the not-for-profit Women In Motorsports North America and an inductee of the prestigious Automotive Hall of Fame in 2022. She serves on the ACCUS board, is the North American Regional Representative on the FIA Women in Motorsports Commission and serves on the appeals panels for NASCAR and Ind圜ar. Automotive News selected Lyn as one of the top 100 Women in the Automotive Industry and Sports Illustrated for Women as one of the Top 100 Athletes of the 20th century. James is a Past President of the Women's Sports Foundation, Women in the Winners Circle founder, an honoree at the 2021 Amelia Island Concours, and recipient of the Spirit of Ford Award. She has competed, has victories, and set speed records on racetracks around the globe, including the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, and 24 Hours of LeMans. She is the second of nine women who have raced in the Indianapolis 500 and was the first woman to win Indy 500 Rookie of the Year. This legendary racer has competed in fifteen Ind圜ar races, including seven Indianapolis 500s. James will pace the field in a brand-new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and is no stranger to the vanguard of racing. We’re honored she’ll lead the field Sunday as she carries the banner forward for women in our sport.” “To say her leadership, legacy and advocacy is inspiring is an understatement. James’ work on and off the track continues to pave the way for women in racing,” said Phoenix Raceway President Latasha Causey. James is the Honorary Pace Car Driver for Sunday’s United Rentals Work United 500. The top female race car driver in the world, she is an inspiring role model to millions, and is not only changing the rules for women, but redefining their roles and changing perceptions as well.A racing legend and trailblazer will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to green Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. James Car Owner’s Manual”, as well as “An Incredible Journey”, and has been a commentator for ESPN, Showtime, and ABC. She served as President of the Women’s Sports Foundation from 1990 to 1993, and created the Project Podium Scholarship grant for women in racing, and serves as ambassador for the RPM Foundation.Ī published author, St. She helped establish Human Performance International Inc., which was devoted to personal development programs for optimizing competitive performance. James’s success has followed her off the racetrack as well. She has competed in seven Indy 500s and 15 Indy Car races, competed at the 24 Hours of LeMans twice and most recently ran at the Bonneville Salt Flats. James also took away a Rookie of the Year honors. ![]() The only woman in the race that year, St. Her success continued to grow and she won titles on the way to finishing 11th in her first Indianapolis 500 in 1992. She acquired Ford as a sponsor, won her first professional race at Elkhart Lake, was named IMSA Camel GT Rookie of the Year in 1984, and IMSA Norelco Driver of the Year in 1985. James’s success took off after her first pro season. In 1979 she started her professional racing career in the IMSA American Challenge Series with a second place finish. “I was mesmerized” she says, “it was the most incredible experience of my life.” But at that time there was no way for her to find a way to make cars her life.Īfter seeing the 24 Hours of Daytona she became a member of the Sports Car Club of America and attended race driving school in 1974. James attended the Indianapolis 500-mile race with some friends.
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