The Automotive Hall of Fame spent February featuring the Leading Ladies of Automotive History. Their final feature was Lyn St. James. Compared to most professional racers, Lyn got a late start, not racing professionally until her mid 20’s.

She made a name for herself in Trans-Am and IMSA GT, but gained widespread recognition through her open-wheel racing. She was the first female Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year in 1992, the oldest driver to earn the distinction. She qualified for her final 500 in 2000 at the age of 53.

Off the track, Lyn founded the Women in the Winner’s Circle Foundation; a female driver development academy that has graduated over 250 students including Danica Patrick. Recognized as one of Sports Illustrated’s “Top-100 Women Athletes of the Century”, St. James is as an excellent role model for anyone who wants to take the wheel.

Read more about this leading lady at from the Automotive Hall of Fame News Blog.