answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Actually there were 3, Louise Smith (considered 1st lady of Nascar), Sara Christian, and Ethel Flock. 6-19-49, Louise Smith entered her own #94 Smith Auto Parts car, Sara Christian drove a Flock bro. car which she turn over to a Flock who blew an engine 30 some laps into the race, Ethel Flock drove a Flock Bro. car but mostly at the Alanta track, so to answer your question accurately, it would be the trinity lady: louisesaraethel.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Impossible to say, but the first woman who probably was recognized on a national level was Shirley Shahan. She drove Mopars in the Stock/Super Stock/ FX days. The mid 60s. She was from the Midwest. Shirley Muldowney had not yet made her mark.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago


Janet Guthrie in 1977

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Who was the first woman to drive in the Indy 500?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Who was the first female in the Indy 500 to place 26th?

In 1977 Janet Guthrie becomes the first woman to qualify for the Indy 500. She starts 26th and finishes 29th.


What year did Lance Armstrong drive the Indy 500 pace car?

2006


When was the first Indy 500 held?

May 30,1911


Who was the first Indy 500 champion to race in F-1?

The first Indy 500 winner that drove in a Formula One race (other than the Indy 500 which was considered an F-1 race between 1950-1960) was Rodger Ward of the United States, the 1959 and 1962 Indy 500 winner, who drove in the 1959 United States Grand Prix. The first winner that drove full time in Formula One was Jim Clark of Scotland, the 1965 Indy 500 champion.


What was the 1st year the Indy 500 began?

The first Indianapolis 500 was held in 1911.


How many cars raced the first Indy 500?

40


Which state held the first Indy 500 car race?

The first Indy 500 race was held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway, Indiana. It was on May 30, 1911.


Indianapolis 500 first female car owner was Bess Paoli and she was not allowed in pits in 50s any more info?

Bess Paoli is actually considered the first woman of Indy not Janet Guthrie,if you go to Indy check out the Hall of Fame there


What was Roger Penske's first Indy 500?

Roger Penske first participated in the Indianapolis 500 as a car owner in 1969.


What woman driver has the most career laps completed at the Indy 500?

Lyn St. James, 947


Who wins Indy 500?

The first car to complete 200 laps is declared the winner of the Indianapolis 500.


What is Indy 500's city?

Indianapolis hosts the Indy 500, which is on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.