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- Lyn St. James - <div><div><div><div><div><div><p>A longtime sports car enthusiast, in 1992 the Ohio businesswoman was the first woman to win Rookie of the Year at Indianapolis and went on to compete in dozens of top professional races worldwide. Over the course of her career she held dozens of closed circuit speed records and set many other firsts, including being the only woman to win an IMSA GT race driving solo.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>
- November 29, 2009
- Collections - Video
Lyn St. James
A longtime sports car enthusiast, in 1992 the Ohio businesswoman was the first woman to win Rookie of the Year at Indianapolis and went on to compete in dozens of top professional races worldwide. Over the course of her career she held dozens of closed circuit speed records and set many other firsts, including being the only woman to win an IMSA GT race driving solo.
- Lyn St. James T-Shirt, 1992 - In 1992, Lyn St. James became only the second woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500. This T-shirt celebrated her achievement with reproduced newspaper headlines. St. James qualified with a speed of 220.150 mph. She earned the Rookie of the Year award -- the first woman so honored -- for her strong 11th-place finish in the race.
- 1992
- Collections - Artifact
Lyn St. James T-Shirt, 1992
In 1992, Lyn St. James became only the second woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500. This T-shirt celebrated her achievement with reproduced newspaper headlines. St. James qualified with a speed of 220.150 mph. She earned the Rookie of the Year award -- the first woman so honored -- for her strong 11th-place finish in the race.
- Cap Commemorating Lyn St. James' Appearances in the Indianapolis 500, Worn by Lyn St. James, 2000 - Lyn St. James competed in the Indianapolis 500 seven times from 1992 through 2000, racing under the number 90 in five of those appearances. St. James earned Rookie of the Year honors for her strong 11th-place finish in 1992 -- the first woman awarded that prize. This cap celebrates her years of driving in America's most famous auto race.
- 2000
- Collections - Artifact
Cap Commemorating Lyn St. James' Appearances in the Indianapolis 500, Worn by Lyn St. James, 2000
Lyn St. James competed in the Indianapolis 500 seven times from 1992 through 2000, racing under the number 90 in five of those appearances. St. James earned Rookie of the Year honors for her strong 11th-place finish in 1992 -- the first woman awarded that prize. This cap celebrates her years of driving in America's most famous auto race.
- "Organization," Interview with Lyn St. James, 2008 - A longtime sports car enthusiast, in 1992 Lyn St. James was the first woman to win Rookie of the Year at the Indianapolis 500. She went on to compete in dozens of top professional races worldwide. Over the course of her career she held dozens of closed-circuit speed records and set many other firsts, including being the only woman to win an IMSA GT race driving solo.
- January 28, 2008
- Collections - Artifact
"Organization," Interview with Lyn St. James, 2008
A longtime sports car enthusiast, in 1992 Lyn St. James was the first woman to win Rookie of the Year at the Indianapolis 500. She went on to compete in dozens of top professional races worldwide. Over the course of her career she held dozens of closed-circuit speed records and set many other firsts, including being the only woman to win an IMSA GT race driving solo.
- Lyn St. James Instructing a Student, 2008 - A young driver prepares herself physically for the trials and tribulations of automobile racing with instruction from women's racing pioneer Lyn St. James. The Complete Driver Academy (formerly the Lyn St. James Driver Development Program) focused on women drivers and provided them with a learning experience to develop the physical and mental tools needed for a successful career in motorsports.
- November 01, 2008
- Collections - Artifact
Lyn St. James Instructing a Student, 2008
A young driver prepares herself physically for the trials and tribulations of automobile racing with instruction from women's racing pioneer Lyn St. James. The Complete Driver Academy (formerly the Lyn St. James Driver Development Program) focused on women drivers and provided them with a learning experience to develop the physical and mental tools needed for a successful career in motorsports.
- Balaclava Worn by Lyn St. James, 1986 - In 1986, race car driver Lyn St. James was involved in one of the worst crashes at California's Riverside International Raceway. Hit from behind in a narrow turn, St. James's car hit a restraining wall, flipped and burst into flames. Luckily, no serious injuries were sustained. St. James was wearing this racing hood, or balaclava, made of fire-retardant material during this crash.
- 1986
- Collections - Artifact
Balaclava Worn by Lyn St. James, 1986
In 1986, race car driver Lyn St. James was involved in one of the worst crashes at California's Riverside International Raceway. Hit from behind in a narrow turn, St. James's car hit a restraining wall, flipped and burst into flames. Luckily, no serious injuries were sustained. St. James was wearing this racing hood, or balaclava, made of fire-retardant material during this crash.
- Lyn St. James Teaching a Class, 2008 - Lyn St. James, the first woman to win the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Award in 1992, founded the Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation (formerly the Lyn St. James Foundation) in 1994. She is pictured at the head of the class speaking to young women at the Complete Driver Academy, a core activity of the foundation.
- November 01, 2008
- Collections - Artifact
Lyn St. James Teaching a Class, 2008
Lyn St. James, the first woman to win the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Award in 1992, founded the Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation (formerly the Lyn St. James Foundation) in 1994. She is pictured at the head of the class speaking to young women at the Complete Driver Academy, a core activity of the foundation.
- Lyn St. James Prepping a Driver, 2008 - The Complete Driver Academy (formerly the Lyn St. James Driver Development Program) was the brainchild of racing legend Lyn St. James. The Academy graduated over 250 women from 38 states and five countries, including Danica Patrick, Sarah Fisher, Melanie Troxel, and many other successful racing drivers.
- November 01, 2008
- Collections - Artifact
Lyn St. James Prepping a Driver, 2008
The Complete Driver Academy (formerly the Lyn St. James Driver Development Program) was the brainchild of racing legend Lyn St. James. The Academy graduated over 250 women from 38 states and five countries, including Danica Patrick, Sarah Fisher, Melanie Troxel, and many other successful racing drivers.
- Lyn St. James Racing Jacket, circa 1992 - Lyn St. James made the first of her seven appearances in the Indianapolis 500 in 1992. She drove the #90 Chevrolet-powered Lola for Dick Simon Racing, with major sponsorship from J.C. Penney. St. James earned the Rookie of the Year award -- the first woman so honored -- for her strong 11th-place finish.
- circa 1992
- Collections - Artifact
Lyn St. James Racing Jacket, circa 1992
Lyn St. James made the first of her seven appearances in the Indianapolis 500 in 1992. She drove the #90 Chevrolet-powered Lola for Dick Simon Racing, with major sponsorship from J.C. Penney. St. James earned the Rookie of the Year award -- the first woman so honored -- for her strong 11th-place finish.
- Nose Cone from Lyn St. James' Indy Car - 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 nose cone came from one of her Indy race cars used in the late 1990s.
- 1995
- Collections - Artifact
Nose Cone from Lyn St. James' Indy Car
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 nose cone came from one of her Indy race cars used in the late 1990s.