Lyn St. James' Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Jacket, 1992
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Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. This jacket commemorates St. James's 1992 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year achievement.
Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. This jacket commemorates St. James's 1992 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year achievement.
Artifact
Jacket (Garment)
Date Made
1992
Subject Date
1992
Keywords
Women automobile racing drivers
Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Speedway, Ind.)
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.264.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lyn St. James.
Material
polyester (fiber)
Nylon
Color
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 29 in
Width: 23 in (underarms)
Inscriptions
On collar tag: HARTWELL / ViaSport / L Embroidered in black, right chest: Lyn St. James Patch on left chest: Bank One / Indianapolis 500 / Rookie of the Year / 1992
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