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Minter Attends Women in the Winner’s Circle Luncheon
INDIANAPOLIS , IN (July 28) – Kathryne Minter took some time out of
her busy racing schedule to attend the Fifth Annual Women in the Winner’s
Circle Luncheon Thursday at legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The annual event is held to help
raise funds for the Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation, founded by
auto racer and motivational speaker Lyn St. James in 1993.
“It was really good,” said
Kathryne, who graduated from the Women in the Winner’s Circle Foundation
Driver Development Program last year. “I met Erin Crocker. I had been
trying to get in touch with her for a while, so it was great to finally get
to talk to her. She’s my role model because she raced sprint cars and went to
Knoxville
(Raceway) and was the first and only girl to qualify for the Nationals. She
and I really connected and had a good talk. She gave me her e-mail address,
and told me she wanted to go to Knoxville
but probably would be able to make it. She said to e-mail her and ask her
any questions I wanted. It was really cool because she’s the one I look up
to after all she’s done. She’s blazed the trail and has done the things I
want to do. She and Sarah Fisher, Janet Guthrie, and a lot of other prominent
people were there for the driver discussion. I even met some people who had
actually heard of me. I also met a female announcer, which was cool.”
The WWCF is a non-profit
educational organization focusing on worldwide activities and programs for
automotive safety and driver development, especially for women who aspire
to become racecar drivers. The Foundation remains dedicated to continuing
to train, advocate and educate for diversity in racing until “opportunity”
and “diversity” are no longer concerns and are taken for granted.
The Foundation has trained more
than 230 female racecar drivers from 38 states and three countries through
its Driver Development Program and has contributed to Girls, Inc., the Wilbur Shaw Soap Box Derby
Hill in Indianapolis , and other charitable organizations. The WWCF has also
donated numerous autographed items for various charities throughout the
world.
“Today’s racing world is more
encouraging for female drivers than when we first held this event in 2003,”
said St. James, the 1992 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year. “More and more, women
are receiving opportunities to prove themselves on the track. And,
increasingly, women are rising to higher levels of racing and earning their
place on the podium.
“How far we’ve come in such a short
time and how far we still need to go to receive equal opportunities in the
field. At the Women in the Winner’s Circle Foundation, we continue to
commit resources to training and mentoring drivers as they are starting
their journey and throughout their careers. At the luncheon, we will
introduce a new program – Project Podium – which will provide significant
monetary grants on a matching-fund basis to drivers who are dedicated to
succeeding in this challenging industry.”
The WWCF relies on the
contributions of corporate, sanctioning group and individual sponsors to
continue with its important programs to help provide significant support to
women who have the passion to succeed in the extremely popular and growing
sport of auto racing.
Sponsors committed to the WWCF
include include NASCAR, USAC, Indy Racing League/Indy Pro
Series, NHRA, Champ Car World Series/Atlantic Series, American Le Mans
Series (ALMS), Grand-Am, Racing Limos, and National City Bank.
More information about Kathryne,
including her “Kat’s Corner” and “Off-Track With Kathryne” columns, can be
found on her website at www.mint13.com.
Fans can also check out Kathryne’s merchandise
and request a free autographed hero card on her site. Kathryne Minter
Racing invites fans to visit the team’s trailer after the races.
Kathryne Minter Racing is sponsored
by the Concrete Crushing Company, Big Worm Motorsports.com, Body Construction
Fitness Center, BullMack Custom Coatings, ButlerBuilt Seats, C.S.i. Racewear, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Keene
Heavy Equipment Company, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, MBR Guaranteed
Foundation Repairs, Racing Limos of Fort Worth, Smiley's
Racing Products and Twin Kell Cleaners.
Ideas, suggestions, questions or comments can
be sent to: SprintCar PR.
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