1. Women in Motorsports
Abstract Women were always present in Motorsports throughout the history of racing. ... The History of Women in Motorsports Motorsports gained interest in Europe around 1887 and was originally called racing. ... Such a leap happened in the 1950s's when the journalist Denise McCluggage was the first female to participate in a race against all males. ... Donna Mimms was one of the women she inspired and helped get into motorsports in the 1960's. ... One particular remark stuck with St James; she was told that she would be more accepted if she would be getting coffees rather that ask a...
- Word Count: 1920
- Approx Pages: 8
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School