Today's running of the Indy 500 will have three women competing for the prize. It will be interesting to see how it shakes out. Sarah Fisher, who raced there in 2000-2004, left to do some other racing and I am sure that she feels stronger about herself and may do very well. She will be starting in 21st place.
The year after Sarah Fisher made her move to NASCAR type racing Danica Patrick came out of the woodwork. She was the darling of the news people and a good driver to boot. This will be her third '500' and she will be starting in 8th place.
Milka Duno is this years darling. Hailing from South America, smart and damn good looking is in for her first race. She will be starting near the back in 29th place.
Janet Guthrie and Lyn St.James paved the way for these three and maybe there are more waiting in the wings. There may have been others that have given it a try, but were unable to qualify. There have been at least five women that have tried for Formula One. I have heard a rumor for quite some time that there is a young female racer that will end up in Formula One. Go get 'em, Girl.
JANET GUTHRIE: first female to compete in the 70's, 3 races with best finish in 9th
LYN ST.JAMES: 6 races in the early 90's with a best in 11th