WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca has introduced the addition of Lyn St. James to its Legends assortment which are displayed prominently inside the Legends Membership VIP Expertise. This honor acknowledges St. James for her excellent contributions to motorsport and her enduring affect as a trailblazer for ladies in racing.
St. James, identified for her tenacity and talent on the observe, expressed her shock and gratitude at being acknowledged as a Legend. “I’ve at all times felt like I used to be on the surface trying in, and it takes a while to comprehend I’m on the opposite facet now,” she remarked. Reflecting on how Invoice Warner, who honored her a number of years in the past on the Amelia Island Concours d’Class, helped her see herself in a brand new gentle, she added, “I’ve at all times admired the legendary drivers round me, and for them to point out me the identical respect is so large! I’m bowled over.”
St. James’ illustrious racing profession spans a number of courses, together with her IndyCar tenure the place she turned the oldest particular person and first girl to win the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the 12 months, participation within the 24 Hours of Le Mans and victories on the IMSA 24 Hours at Daytona and IMSA 12 Hours of Sebring. She additionally turned the primary girl to exceed 200 miles per hour. She has shattered quite a few obstacles for ladies athletes being named by Sports activities Illustrated among the many “Prime-100 Ladies Athletes of the Century.”
Past her racing accomplishments, St. James has been a steadfast advocate for ladies in motorsports. As a co-founder of Ladies in Motorsports North America, she might be discovered behind a unique type of podium giving speeches and internet hosting occasions that target and highlights ladies’s progress throughout all fields of the motorsport business.
The WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Legends banners honor people who’ve made distinctive contributions to the world of motorsports. Measuring 8 toes lengthy and a pair of.5 toes extensive, the banners characteristic figures resembling Bruce McLaren, Sir Stirling Moss, Roger Penske, and Wayne Rainey to call a number of. Company with Legends Membership tickets for the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion can view these banners within the Hospitality Pavilion.
“Lyn St. James is an icon, and her smiling face is a superb addition to the present banners we’ve,” stated Jeanie Sumners, director of promoting for WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. “Her title is well recognizable to our younger IndyCar followers and people who have seen her on the historic races for a few years.”
Laguna Seca holds a particular place in St James’ coronary heart. She has attended the historic races for a few years and can be seen once more perusing the paddock this yr, however it was additionally the primary observe she drove after her main accident in Riverside. “I bear in mind vividly the psychological gymnastics it took to make that lap occur,” St. James recalled. “In the end, I discovered the facility of my thoughts, which was a strong lesson to be taught not simply in recovering from crashes, but additionally in life. I’ll at all times have that reminiscence of this observe.”
Ladies within the motorsport business and allies can be a part of Lyn St. James and WIMNA members on the stage in the course of the Reunion, Saturday August 17 at 11am for a particular picture alternative. Legends Membership tickets are nonetheless obtainable however are anticipated to promote out for the upcoming occasion happening August 14- 17. Those that wish to see the banner in particular person, in addition to take pleasure in a chicken’s eye view of the observe, native catering from Baja Cantina, and particular meet & greet appearances all through the weekend should buy tickets by visiting WeatherTechRaceway.com or calling 831-242-8200.
