Le Mans Ladies: Odette Siko, Original Speedster by Jes Zurell

The Boston Red Sox, the Green Bay Packers and the Kentucky Derby all have rich, remarkable histories, but one of the greatest storied events of all time is the annual 24 Heures Du Mans. The racing tradition took hold of France in 1923, with women playing a key role since its start. While Danica Patrick is the most well-known woman in racing today, gearhead girls racing is profiling her predecessors in a series of articles about those who paved the road to the present, beginning with the 24 Heures Du Mans’ own original queens of speed, Odette Siko and Marguerite Mareuse.

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Aurora Straus: Start Small, Finish Big! by Jes Zurell

Learn what tips Aurora Straus, first lady of Monticello Motor Club, uses to be one of the safest drivers both on and off of the track. At a mere 14 years of age, she’s already on the fast track!

Aurora Straus - 3-day Race School at Skip Barber - Dec 2012

Aurora Straus at the 3 day Skip Barber race school, December 2012

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