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Lk Mirror Auto Classic-Oct 15-17

August 18th, 2010 4:40 am | by

Distinguished racing driver, Lyn St. James, will serve as Honorary Chairperson for the 2010 Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival. Ms. St. James was the 1992 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of The Year (first woman to ever win). She competed in 7 Indianapolis 500s and 15 Indy Car events. She set the world record on a closed-course for women – reaching 225.722 mph during the 1995 Indy qualifying. She also enjoyed success in sports car racing with class victories at Sebring and Daytona. She has competed internationally at the 24 Hours of LeMans and the Goodwood Motorsports Revival. She was the only female to ever win an IMSA GT race (1985 Watkins Glen).

Today Lyn is actively engaged with Women in the Winner’s Circle Foundation and working to celebrate the achievements of women in the motorsports and automotive industries. The foundation provides mentoring and leadership programs to create more opportunities for women in racing.

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