Joe;
There was another "pink lady" (definitely not Mimms) who raced SCCA here in
Md. (Cumberland and Marlboro)...know who I mean? I can't remember her name
right now.
ken shapiro
baltimore
1970 GT6+ KC81872L
----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
To: Dave Terrick <dterrick@home.com>
Cc: <Thearthurhsmith@cs.com>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 10:21 AM
Subject: Re: "chicks and cars..."
>
> Ok, since this thread has gotten this far, I'll mention Donna May Mimms
the Pink Lady of racing who tore up the SCCA tracks in the 60's
> with Triumphs and Corvettes!
>
> Joe
>
> Dave Terrick wrote:
> >
> > ...and now that we have introduced motorcycles to the fray, how about
> > Shirley Muldowney?!
> >
> > Did anyone see the movie special on her life, trying to break into the
drag
> > racing fraternity? Apparently, when our cars were new, life was much
more
> > difficult for anyone of the female persuasion to get anywhere NEAR a
sports
> > or racing car...even though she broke speed records from day one !!
> >
> > ...I myself still hope to find a compatible ladyfriend who not only
knows
> > what my Triumph GT6 is, but is also prepared to share "quality garage
time"
> > with me. (my garage, though small, has carpeting and a stereo...perhaps
if
> > I build an ensuite? Double bonus points if she likes sports car racing
or
> > can weld :))
> >
> > Dave Terrick
> > Winnipeg
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