Janet Guthrie
Book description
In this beautifully written book, Guthrie tells her story from the beginning. Nearly two decades in the making, Lady and Gentlemen captures the poignant detail of the complexity of the racing business. On a deeper level, she conveys all that she encountered along the way as a woman in the…
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Janet Guthrie completely changed the name of the game for women in motorsport here in America.
She was the first woman to compete in iconic races like the Indianapolis 500, and circuits even had to change their rules to allow women into the garage area because of her.
With a physics degree and a pilot's license under her belt, Guthrie changed the name of the game for women in motorsport—but her career fell short thanks to the restrictive nature of the 1970s.
Her autobiography sheds light on the pain and heartache she felt alongside all of her successes.
From Elizabeth's list on changing the way you think about motorsport.
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