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Panel of Laura Wontrop Klauser, Beth Paretta, Taylor Ferns, and [virtually] Lyn St. James.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

On June 1, 2022 I had the pleasure of attending the \u201cRacing at the Automotive Hall of Fame<\/a>: Barrier Breakers\u201d event. In attendance was a sold out crowd of [mostly] women connected to motorsports or the automotive industry in some capacity. I was particularly impressed with how many young professionals were in the audience, which speaks well to the future of women in automotive in general and motorsports in particular. <\/p>\n\n\n

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After an introduction by AHF CEO Sarah Cook, the main event commenced. The event was divided into two sections; the first was a screening of the new documentary \u201cBoundless: Betty Skelton,\u201d which focuses on the remarkable career of an earlier pioneer of women\u2019s motorsports. The viewing was followed by a panel discussion composed of three involved with the making of the film<\/a>: Pam Miller \u2013 producer of FOX NASCAR Cup<\/a> races, Cindy Sisson \u2013 CEO of GSEvents<\/a>, and legendary racer and 2022 AHF Inductee Lyn St. James. Because of a COVID outbreak, the panel was unable to attend in person, but participated virtually. Carol Cain, well known to local residents as the host of \u201cMichigan Matters<\/a>,\u201d moderated the panel from the AHF auditorium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second section was an overview of a new organization and website \u201cWomen in Motorsports NA<\/a>,\u201d described as \u201ca community of professionals devoted to supporting opportunities for women across all disciplines of motorsports by creating an inclusive, resourceful environment to foster mentorship, advocacy, education, and growth, thereby ensuring the continued strength and successful future of our sport.\u201d The panel included Beth Paretta \u2013 cofounder of WIMNA and CEO of Paretta Autosports<\/a>, Taylor Ferns \u2013 a young up-and-coming race car driver and WSU law student, Laura Wontrop Klauser \u2013 Sports Car Racing Program Manager at General Motors, and cofounder of WIMNA Lyn St. James. Amanda Busick – host of the Women Shifting Gears<\/a> podcast – served as moderator.<\/p>\n\n\n

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While I am not a motorsports enthusiast nor expert, the event was remarkable not only for the knowledge and enthusiasm on display from the participants, but by the general atmosphere of encouragement, support, and empowerment that filled the auditorium. Lyn St James is a marvel; she is whip smart, courageous, truthful, unpretentious, and inspirational. Her dedication to the future of women in motorsports is undeniable and infectious. Her fellow panel members each brought something new to the conversation so that one could not help but leave with a renewed sense of hope for women in the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two sessions were followed by an afterglow with food and drinks. I found myself at a table with a GM mechanical engineer\/motorcycle racer, the CEO of IWMA<\/a> [International Women\u2019s Motorsports Association], and a producer of women\u2019s flame retardant underwear. It was a fun follow up to a memorable afternoon. I left the AHF with a \u201cBoundless\u201d poster and a copy of Lyn St. James\u2019s book An Incredible Journey.<\/a> <\/em>\u201cBarrier Breakers\u201d is an event I won\u2019t soon forget. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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