Fifty Years After Title IX: Women in Motorsports - On and Off the Track

This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, details a symposium roundtable discussion on women in motorsports, moderated by Dr. Daniel J. Simone. The event, commemorating 50 years after the enactment of Title IX, explores the successes, struggles, and contributions of unheralded women in auto racing. Panelists with diverse backgrounds in the automotive industry, racing history, and academia discuss the historiography of women in motorsports, underlining the need for more in-depth research and documentation. The conversation highlights the importance of oral histories, the roles of women beyond driving, such as in ownership and track management, and the necessity of increased opportunities and sponsorship for women racers. Audience interaction brings additional insights about historical and contemporary female figures in motorsports, the cultural shifts, and the future potential of a dedicated Women's Motorsports Hall of Fame.

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00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements

00:24 Moderator Introduction: Dr. Daniel J. Simone

00:58 Symposium Overview: Women in Motorsports

01:49 Panelist Introductions and Backgrounds

02:15 Title IX and Its Impact on Motorsports

03:02 Challenges and Opportunities in Motorsports

04:58 Historiography and Key Resources

13:08 Audience Interaction and Contributions

21:48 Current Initiatives and Future Directions

27:06 Oral Histories and Documentation

30:43 Reflecting on Lynn's Racing Career

31:20 Exploring Women in Motorsport Podcasts

32:25 Historical Perspectives on Women in Racing

33:11 The Role of Racing Wives

33:57 Advertising and Funding in Motorsport

34:59 Notable Women in Racing History

35:34 Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Racing

36:58 The Importance of Preserving Racing History

48:39 Recent Achievements by Female Drivers

50:46 Future of Women in Motorsport

52:17 Concluding Thoughts and Future Prospects

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This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.