Forgive my "Mini bias"... don't forget Denise McCluggage (of Mini AND
Ferrari fame in the 60s!).
Dave, one drawback to a woman who shares your hobby... she'll want to play
with all your automotive tools/toys. That can be a problem for some...
Or maybe it's me. Growing up youngest in a big family... I don't want to
share! :-)
Cheers,
Jim
'76 Spitfire DM 76 (National tour and Divisional winner)
'63 Mini Cooper
and a few dozen other toys.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Joe Curry
> Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 1:42 PM
> To: Beth & Ken
> Cc: Dave Terrick; Thearthurhsmith@cs.com; triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: "chicks and cars..."
>
>
>
> 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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