Lyn St. James

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Named one of the "Top 100 Female Athletes of the Century" by Sports Illustrated, Lyn St. James has set 21 national and international speed records. As a competitor in the world’s largest sporting event - the Indianapolis 500 - St. James earned Rookie of the Year honors in 1992 and competed in 15 IndyCar races, including seven Indy 500s. She has competed all over the world, including twice at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and scored victories in IMSA. She continues to compete in vintage races and at the Bonneville Salt Flats, as well as serving as an advocate for women in racing and the automotive field.

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ST JAMES: The future is bright

By Lyn St. James - Mar 22, 2021, 2:46 PM ET

I’m encouraged to see so many more girls and women actively engaged in racing in various roles across all forms of motorsports. It takes a critical number of anything to make an impact, and support the idea that there is growth and change. It’s much easier today to find out...

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ST JAMES: The new normal

By Lyn St. James - Mar 15, 2021, 11:01 AM ET

At many of my press conferences in the ‘90s at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Month of May, I was asked about being the only female driver at Indy, and my response would often be that there were other women racers coming. I knew this because of the many...

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ST JAMES: Standing on the shoulders of giants

By Lyn St. James - Mar 8, 2021, 12:04 PM ET

The very first sports car race I saw was the 24 Hours of Daytona in the early 1970s, and besides seeing superstars like Mark Donahue, Mario Andretti, Pedro Rodriguez, and Roger Penske, I remember seeing this incredible Inaltera-sponsored racing car being driven by women racers Christine Beckers from Belgium and...

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ST JAMES: Saluting the trailblazers

By Lyn St. James - Mar 1, 2021, 12:27 PM ET

March is annually recognized as Women’s History Month; an opportunity to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. It is celebrated in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom, with International Women’s Day falling on March 8. This year will have extra significance, with...

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ST JAMES: Why National Girls and Women in Sport Day matters

By Lyn St. James - Feb 4, 2021, 2:26 PM ET

The Annual National Girls and Women in Sport Day has been a special day for me for many decades because of my support of and leadership role at the Women’s Sports Foundation, one of the founding organizations of National Girls and Women in Sport Day.This year's celebration was yesterday, and...

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ST JAMES: A landmark week for women in racing

By Lyn St. James - Jan 22, 2021, 5:53 PM ET

On Tuesday, a press conference was held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway announcing the introduction of Paretta Autosport, a female-led IndyCar team set to debut at the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 with veteran racer Simona de Silvestro in the cockpit powered by Chevrolet, and technical support provided by Team...

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ST. JAMES: Who are we missing?

By Lyn St. James - Dec 17, 2020, 12:15 PM ET

The pandemic has created havoc for everyone around the globe. It uprooted everything we hold dear; our passions, professions, families, and friends. It upended our sense of timing of the things we look forward to; race schedules, holidays, award celebrations, and industry trade shows. Most of us build our yearly...