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This past weekend was the 8th<\/sup> Annual Michael Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History<\/a>, held at Watkins Glen International Speedway<\/a> media center. Unlike the past two years, I was on the organization team and was also a presenter. As usual there were a mixed bag of presentations \u2013 some were fascinating and others less so. There are papers on just about every motorsport interest so it makes sense that some would appeal to me more than others.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The most inspiring presentation of the weekend was that of the keynote speaker, legendary racer Lyn St. James<\/a>. I had just recently finished her book<\/a> so while some of the stories she told were familiar, I was intrigued by many of the experiences she had originally left out. Lyn and I are from the same generation, so I was particularly moved by the influence of the women\u2019s movement on her progression from racer to women\u2019s racing advocator. Her recollections of conversations with Billie Jean King in the quest to promote women\u2019s sport were especially compelling. I had brought my copy of Lyn\u2019s book with me to the symposium; she signed it with the most inspirational message. It was quite an exciting day.<\/p>\n\n\n

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My presentation was scheduled on the second day. It was a lengthier repeat of the talk I gave earlier this month to the Silverstone on the history of women-only racing. It went pretty well; I had many good questions from the audience and the women in particular seemed to appreciate it. Some of the men, not so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The weekend is filled with other activities that provide an opportunity to network and socialize. As this is my fourth time at the conference [second presenting] I am starting to feel more comfortable. My introduction as the Society of Automotive Historians Vice President also gives me an air of legitimacy in the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although I returned exhausted [a 6AM flight will do that], the weekend was ultimately a fulfilling one. I was able to present to a knowledgeable and interested crowd, mingle with a bunch of like-minded motorsport enthusiasts, and received words of encouragement from a racing legend. How cool is that!<\/p>\n\n\n

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