Don't know! But Mimms drove for Yenko Chevrolet after she quit driving British
Iron. Being up there in the Northeast it's possible we
are talking about the same person!
Joe
Beth & Ken wrote:
>
> Joe;
>
> There was another "pink lady" (definitely not Mimms) who raced SCCA here in
> Md. (Cumberland and Marlboro)...know who I mean? I can't remember her name
> right now.
>
> ken shapiro
> baltimore
> 1970 GT6+ KC81872L
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
> To: Dave Terrick <dterrick@home.com>
> Cc: <Thearthurhsmith@cs.com>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 10:21 AM
> Subject: Re: "chicks and cars..."
>
> >
> > Ok, since this thread has gotten this far, I'll mention Donna May Mimms
> the Pink Lady of racing who tore up the SCCA tracks in the 60's
> > with Triumphs and Corvettes!
> >
> > Joe
> >
> > Dave Terrick wrote:
> > >
> > > ...and now that we have introduced motorcycles to the fray, how about
> > > Shirley Muldowney?!
> > >
> > > Did anyone see the movie special on her life, trying to break into the
> drag
> > > racing fraternity? Apparently, when our cars were new, life was much
> more
> > > difficult for anyone of the female persuasion to get anywhere NEAR a
> sports
> > > or racing car...even though she broke speed records from day one !!
> > >
> > > ...I myself still hope to find a compatible ladyfriend who not only
> knows
> > > what my Triumph GT6 is, but is also prepared to share "quality garage
> time"
> > > with me. (my garage, though small, has carpeting and a stereo...perhaps
> if
> > > I build an ensuite? Double bonus points if she likes sports car racing
> or
> > > can weld :))
> > >
> > > Dave Terrick
> > > Winnipeg
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