Lyn St. James (b.1947,) born Carol Gene Cornwall, is an American racing driver and motivational speaker known for her pioneering achievements in the male-dominated world of motorsports.
Born in Willoughby, Ohio, St. James competed in the IndyCar series, making eleven CART and five Indy Racing League starts. St. James made her professional racing debut in 1973 and went on to achieve significant milestones, including two class victories at the 24 Hours of Daytona and a GTO class win at the 1990 12 Hours of Sebring. In 1992, she became the first woman to win the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award. She participated in seven Indy 500 races, with a highest finish of 11th in 1992. Notably, she was the oldest driver in the field at the 2000 Indianapolis 500.
St. James founded the Women in the Winner’s Circle Foundation in 1994, dedicated to promoting women in the automotive and motorsports industries. She is also a motivational speaker and has served as a commentator and ambassador for motorsports. She recounts her inspiring career in Lyn St. James: An Incredible Journey (2010.)
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Whenever I get to a low point, I go back to the basics. I ask myself, “Why am I doing this?” It comes down to passion.
—Lyn St. James
Topics: Passion
You accomplish victory step by step, not by leaps and bounds.
—Lyn St. James
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