Are there any female drivers in the 2021 Indianapolis 500?
Are there any female drivers in the 2021 Indianapolis 500?
May 28, 2022, at 3:55 p.m. INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) – The Indianapolis 500 was once the land of opportunity for women racers but for the second time in three years their will be no female drivers on the starting grid at the Brickyard when the green flag is dropped on Sunday.
Who are the drivers in the 2021 Indy 500?
The drivers and teams involved were Scott Dixon (Ganassi), Josef Newgarden (Penske), Alexander Rossi (Andretti), and Pato O’Ward (Arrow McLaren SP).
Who is the woman driving in the Indy 500?
Since 2000, eight women have driven race cars in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, with a record four earning starting positions in the 2010, 2011 and 2013 Indianapolis 500s. Recent participation has been limited, with Tatiana Calderon the only woman to have competed in a series race so far this season.
Why are there no female racing drivers?
Some industry executives say women aren’t as physically able as men to race the dangerous, high-speed cars at competitive levels; others say female drivers wouldn’t be taken seriously by the fan base — or sponsors, whose funding powers the capital-intensive sport.
