# @femalesinmsport on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXzbyu4lhHt
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65098046-femalesinmsport-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/05b0fc8a53.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-01T17:00:56.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Females In Motorsport (@femalesinmsport) — https://gondola.cc/femalesinmsport

## Caption

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

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Finn Andrews | @finnandrewss | https://gondola.cc/finnandrewss | Senior Social Media Manager |
| Finn Andrews | @finnandrewss | https://gondola.cc/finnandrewss | Writer |

## Tags

indy500, womeninmotorsport

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