Meet Janet Guthrie, the first woman to qualify and race in the Indianapolis 500! 🏎️💨 Guthrie made history in 1977, qualifying in 25th place and finishing 29th as a result of engine problems. The following year saw Guthrie back at the indianapolismotorspeedway, where she converted a 15th place start into a ninth place finish with a broken wrist! Guthrie's success paved the way for women in indycar, an impact that can be seen today as katherinelegge prepares for her fifth Indy 500 start 💪 📸: Britannica, INDYCAR, Motorsports Hall of Fame #WomenInMotorsport #Indy500