Katie
It's funny that this is poping up right now. I am in the process of
compiling a list of woman drivers at the lakes starting with Veda Orr in
1938. I have been asking for any names and so far I have 28 on my list. I am
only doing the lakes at this time, not Bonneville.
As you know I have always supported the ladies of our sport. There is a
place for all of you and I hope the article will show what you have all
achieved.
Glen
----- Original Message -----
From: <Drylakercr@aol.com>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 1:37 PM
Subject: RE: Women in LSR
> Well, I guess shame on me for being out of touch with the list for a
couple
> weeks so I didn't hit this topic when it was hot, however I still have
some
> comments.
>
> What, "powder-puff" classes in SCTA/BNI? You've got to be kidding! I can
even
> imagine such a backwards move in a sport that never stooped that low
before.
> I think that Tannis Hammond, Judy Sights, Leslie Danielson, Pam
Mengehelli,
> myself and many other females are out there running on the dirt and salt
and
> holding our own just fine. Perhaps, if any of the men out there feel that
they
> need a class of their own, they are just feeling a little bit sore
because
> we females and our teams are doing so well.
>
> Another thing is, that I truly believe that us female drivers and team
> members have the respect of most of the association members and fans.
> Personally, I get lots of support from my fellow racers both male and
female.
> I have never had anyone in the association give me any trouble other than
> razzing me about when will I ever let my dad drive again. Let's keep
things
> the way they are with only bringing out more father-daughter teams!
>
> I love the racing I do with my family and friends and I thank them all for
> their support. My dad is the greatest in setting me up to run in a sport
that
> offers me an equal opportunity for success to my male peers, and he even
let
> me break his record.
>
> So, there's my two cents worth!
>
> Katie Young Cortez #256
> XXO/VGC record holder at Muroc and El Mirage (I let my dad take the
B-ville
> one in 2001)
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