Thursday, May 22, 2008

Gentlemen...and Lady, Start Your Engines

May 22, 1977

On May 22, 1977 Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. Her avg. speed was 188.403 miles per hour. 39 - year - old Guthrie competed in the Indy 500 twice, finishing as high as ninth.

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