Podcast appearances and mentions of Janet Guthrie

Janet Guthrie broke barriers in the male-dominated world of racing, becoming the first woman to qualify for both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500 in the 1970s. Her journey from aerospace engineer to a professional race car driver is a testament to her tenacity, skill, and fearless spirit. Join us as we explore Janet's early life, the challenges she faced in a sport that wasn't ready to embrace a female competitor, and the remarkable achievements that cemented her legacy. We'll discuss how her trailblazing efforts paved the way for future generations of women in racing, and reflect on her impact beyond the racetrack. Follow us on IG: @homance_chronicles Connect with us: linktr.ee/homance Send us a Hoe of History request: homancepodcast@gmail.com

At the 1977 Firecracker 400, NASCAR invited two of Europe's most exceptional female racers — Christine Beckers and Lella Lombardi — to make their Cup Series debut… but its goals may not have been particularly noble. Janet Guthrie, who was also competing in that race, felt that NASCAR was attempting to end her career by paying foreign talent to take her down. Today on "Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys," we're delving into those accusations, and the drama surrounding the race. To find out more about Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys:  https://linktr.ee/deadlypassionsterriblejoys  Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deadlypassionsterriblejoys Please give DPTJ's new sponsor, Homefield Apparel, a warm welcome by subscribing for updates and checking out all FOUR new motorsport-themed clothing launches this year. Don't forget to use code DPTJ15 for 15% off your first order! https://www.homefieldapparel.com/ Follow Elizabeth Blackstock on Instagram: @elizablackstock Follow Elizabeth Blackstock on Twitter/X: @eliz_blackstock Follow DPTJ on Instagram: @deadlypassionsterriblejoys Follow DPTJ on Twitter/X: @terriblejoy_pod Order Racing with Rich Energy: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/racing-with-rich-energy/  Follow Grand Prix Gastronomy: https://grandprixgastronomy.substack.com/  Grab some merch on Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/eablackstock/shop?asc=u  Episode Bibliography: A Life at Full Throttle by Janet Guthrie https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/trailblazing-racer-lella-lombardi-remembered-30-years-on-from-her-death.6zz9pupcxc97yy5SEL1kkR  https://www.reed.edu/reed-magazine/in-memoriam/obituaries/2018/rolla-vollstedt-1940.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-05-24-sp-2407-story.html https://www.newspapers.com/image/303640537/?match=3&terms=guthrie%2C%20firecracker  https://www.newspapers.com/image/319067010/?match=1&terms=guthrie%2C%20firecracker https://www.newspapers.com/image/224846339/?match=1&terms=guthrie%2C%20firecracker  https://www.newspapers.com/image/111800501/?match=1&terms=guthrie%2C%20firecracker https://www.newspapers.com/image/54071698/?match=1&terms=guthrie%2C%20firecracker https://www.newspapers.com/image/622854875/?match=1&terms=guthrie%2C%20firecracker https://www.newspapers.com/image/398599913/?match=1&terms=guthrie%2C%20firecracker https://www.newspapers.com/image/398599913/?match=1&terms=guthrie%2C%20firecracker https://www.newspapers.com/image/233364880/?terms=guthrie%2C%20firecracker https://www.newspapers.com/image/284009301/?match=1&terms=guthrie%2C%20firecracker --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elizabeth-blackstock/support

On this episode, Matt and Richard remember several pioneering female drivers from the past; each an inspiring character who competed on equal terms with their male peers and who achieved, against the odds, some incredible things.   Those discussed included Maria Theresa De Filippis (the first woman to compete in a world championship Grand Prix), Pat Moss (the talented rally driving sister of F1 star Stirling Moss), Lella Lombardi (the first woman to score an F1 point), Desire Wilson (the only woman to win an F1 race of any sort), Michele Mouton (a four-time world rally winner), Janet Guthrie (the first woman to qualify and compete in both Indy 500 and Daytona 500), and many more. And after reappraising the past, Matt and Richard bring us up to the present to look at efforts to bring more female drivers into the sport, and they also ponder the age old question of whether female racers will ever become mainstays in F1 in the future. NOTE: This podcast was recorded before Abbi Pulling's landmark British Formula 4 victory! Join The Race Members Club for additional podcast content! Click here to sign up Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norman Negre didn't want to talk about whether or not nitrous played a part in Dale Earnhardt making the first start of his Winston Cup career … and I respected that … but we've since discussed it a little bit more … and he did admit that there were some things that he wanted to get straight. So … we met AGAIN … and we got the story straight from Norman.   This week in the second installment of our interview, Norman also talks about the lengths to which independents would go to make ends meet, his relationship with Harry Hyde, and how that led to stints with Tim Richmond, Bobby Hillin, and ALMOST Rick Hendrick.    We then take a deep dive into the July 24, 1986 issue of Grand National Scene.    Tim Richmond and Harry Hyde celebrate on the cover of this issue after Tim overcomes Hendrick Motorsports teammate Geoff Bodine and Ricky Rudd in a thrilling last-lap battle at Pocono.   Richard Petty isn't happy with Tim after the race. Harry Gant takes the pole position during qualifying … but afterward … his crew chief Travis Carter is hammered with a thousand-dollar fine for a piece that was SPIRITUALLY illegal.   There's a feature on Norman Negre; Gene Granger has the inside look on rising salary demand; and two letters to the editor stand out ... one discusses Janet Guthrie's career stats, while the other mentions rumors(?!?) that Kyle Petty might join the 1960s supergroup The Monkees!   NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand.   Be sure to check out the latest and greatest stories from the world of NASCAR at dailydownforce.com!   Interested in The Scene Vault Podcast T-shirts? Check out thescenevault.com and click on SHOP to see what we have available!   Please consider supporting this show via: patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Daily Quiz - Sports and Leisure Today's Questions: Question 1: In which race did Janet Guthrie become the first woman to compete in 1977? Question 2: What is the 'perfect score' in a game of Ten Pin Bowling? Question 3: Which of these is a baseball team based in San Diego? Question 4: Which American gymnast won the vault at every U.S. Championship she competed in from 2014 to 2021, a total of six times? Question 5: What sport do the following terms belong to - "Tight End and Wide Receiver"? Question 6: Which country hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup? Question 7: What sport was first introduced into the Olympics in 2000? Question 8: If you're killing a goomba, what game are you playing? Question 9: With which sport is Margaret Smith Court associated? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1012, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: A Gusty Move 1: Even the greatest golfers fear the notorious swirling wind at the 12th hole of this home course of The Masters. Augusta. 2: In a 2005 game at Soldier Field, wind blew a 49ers' field goal wide, and this team's Nathan Vasher returned it 108 yards. the Bears. 3: On a sailboat, an order to do this means it's time to lower sails to reduce the wind pressure, not time to run onto coral. reef. 4: In 1965 this MLB team was accused of using its new dome's air conditioning to blow balls out when the home team was batting. the Astros. 5: A 2016 bike race in Spain was called off after wind stopped this, the name for a group of riders, in its tracks and pushed some backwards. peloton. Round 2. Category: The Un Category. With Un in quotation marks 1: In the mid 1800s its stops were "stations" and its workers were called "conductors". the Underground Railroad. 2: Among other places, "he" is buried under the Arc de Triomphe, in Westminster Abbey and at Arlington. the Unknown Soldier. 3: Though often misquoted, these are the kinds of "rights" the Declaration of Independence guarantees. unalienable rights. 4: They were called this because they used to write their names at the bottom of insurance contracts. underwriters. 5: Dylan Thomas' radio play about a day in the life of the Welsh villagers of Llareggub. Under Milk Wood. Round 3. Category: Indy 500 1: In 1992, five years after his father won, this junior guy, Little Al, won the race by its closest margin, less than a car length. Al Unser Jr.. 2: The first woman to lead a lap in the race was the 2005 Rookie of the Year, this driver. (Danica) Patrick. 3: After a scary 2017 crash, both men walked away, thanks in part to the HANS device; the acronym HANS refers to these two body parts. head and neck. 4: This nickname for the Speedway comes from the material on the track; most of it has been covered over. the Brickyard. 5: These famous four words that open the race were amended when Janet Guthrie became the first woman Indy driver. Gentlemen, start your engines. Round 4. Category: Who You Gonna Call? 1: If you've lost this credit card, call 1-800-847-2911 (really the card's name followed by 911). Visa. 2: Sending flowers? Call 1-800-SEND-this 3-letter company founded in 1910. FTD. 3: A "colorful" low-cost airline has the phone number 1-800-JET-this. BLUE. 4: To reach this government service, call 1-800-829-1040. the IRS. 5: A "Fifth Avenue" store is also available at 1-877-551-this. SAKS. Round 5. Category: Works Of Art 1: An 1871 painting of an old woman in a long black dress, sitting in a chair. Whistler's Mother. 2: A statue of the Madonna with the dead Christ in her arms. Pietà. 3: A 1920 painting of a grim-faced couple with a pitchfork, standing in front of a farmhouse. American Gothic. 4: An 1889 painting of a sky of blue and yellow swirling over a small village. Starry Night. 5: An 1880 statue of a naked man with his arm on his knee and his chin resting on his hand. The Thinker. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

Continuing my look back at some trailblazing women in the world of sports, today I look at Janet Guthrie who was the first woman to compete in a NASCAR Winston Cup race and the Indianapolis 500. She went to college and graduated from Michigan University in 1960 and worked in research and development as an aeronautical engineer. She then became one of the four women chosen for the scientist astronaut program with NASA but was eventually not eligible to continue chasing that dream because she didn't have a doctorate degree. When that didn't work out she jumped to car racing and had an amazing career that saw her break down barriers while struggling to secure sponsors as a woman. Despite that, she ended up being inducted into the Women's Sports Hall of Fame (1980) and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame (2006).Visit my website: saxinthemorning.com for merchandise and other links. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @saxinthemorning_podcastYouTube: subscribe and watch shorts here Sponsor: Wendigo Tea 

Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we'll give you the world.  A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties' (A Squiz Parent)   This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. Fun. Free. Fresh.  LINKS Kids + Media Survey: Are you a parent, guardian or teacher of primary school kids? Then help us paint a picture of Aussie kids and their media habits by filling out this quick, two minute survey. Thank you in advance! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBTHR35 Today's Quick Links:  Tommy Lee and Echo: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-03-06/eight-year-old-tommy-lee-trains-working-dogs/102048350  Notre Dame interactive acoustics: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/03/03/magazine/notre-dame-cathedral-acoustics-sound.html  The final recording from Notre Dame before the fire: https://www.cbc.ca/music/is-this-the-last-music-recorded-at-notre-dame-de-paris-1.5099860  Janet Guthrie's 1978 trackside interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgl3Dcos7nA  Dig Deeper: The decline of marine biodiversity: https://ocean-climate.org/en/awareness/the-decline-of-marine-biodiversity/?lang=en A Global Goal for Nature: https://www.naturepositive.org/ Living Planet Report 2022: https://wwflpr.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/lpr_2022_full_report.pdf Watch the world's most expensive working dog in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt_BS63gOAE More on Janet Guthrie: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1204402-janet-guthrie-legend-talks-racing-then-and-now-and-danica-patrick  Classroom Companion Teachers! Want to access free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources tied to the daily podcast? Sign up to be a Squiz Kids Classroom and download the Classroom Companion each day. Made by teachers for teachers, differentiated to suit all primary school ability levels. And did we mention it's free? Newshounds Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!   Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au  

Michele Mouton, Janet Guthrie, Lyn St. James, Danica Patrick, Simona de Silvestro, and the late Sabine Schmitz … these are names many of us recognize in the racing hall of fame. And without women like our guest tonight, a woman who avidly promotes the empowerment of women in motorsport with boundless enthusiasm - encouraging women's participation in all roles of auto racing … countless new names would be left off this list.  “Motorsports Opportunities” - or MORacing for short - was created to inspire, mentor, and amplify opportunities to drive, crew, or avidly spectate at the race track. Joining us on Break/Fix to tell us all about her Motorsports journey and how she built MORacing, is Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Maureen McVail. 

On Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen by spending some time on some of the women Indy 500 drivers. A couple of the names that Jake and Mike dive into are Bessie Lee Paoli and Janet Guthrie. Mike and Jake break down how Bessie Lee Paoli was a true pioneer in the sport. Later, Jake and Mike go through Janet Guthrie’s stories on how she went from racing sports cars to racing in the Indianapolis 500, play some audio on her recollection on how she qualified to become the first women to make the Indy 500, and how she was treated by her competitors in IndyCar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen by spending some time on some of the women Indy 500 drivers. A couple of the names that Jake and Mike dive into are Bessie Lee Paoli and Janet Guthrie. Mike and Jake break down how Bessie Lee Paoli was a true pioneer in the sport. Later, Jake and Mike go through Janet Guthrie’s stories on how she went from racing sports cars to racing in the Indianapolis 500, play some audio on her recollection on how she qualified to become the first women to make the Indy 500, and how she was treated by her competitors in IndyCar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She may not have been the first, and won't be the last, but she is undoubtedly a pioneer in Motorsports. Former NASCAR racer Shawna Robinson sits down with Dale Earnhardt Jr and co-host Mike Davis for a fascinating conversation.Robinson's start in Motorsports didn't come as most people would predict. It wasn't behind the wheel of a car. It was behind the wheel of a truck. And we're not talking your everyday truck, we're talking about a Big-Rig going up to 160mph. Fresh out of high school, the small-statured Iowa girl got her first chance in competitive racing in one of the largest race vehicles possible. Her father, a man they called Lefty, and her brothers, were a part of a traveling circus of Big Rig Racing and entertainment. It was a series her dad founded and the family promoted. Sliding an 8-thousand pound truck around fairgrounds tracks sprinkled throughout America, people took notice of the young female phenom excelling in a sport full of rough and rowdy men. When the Great American Truck Racing series hit the big tracks, people took notice of Robinson. She became the first female to ever win on a superspeedway, winning at the Milwaukee Mile.Success and an unwavering work ethic created a path to NASCAR. There, Robinson went from the biggest vehicle to racing the compact stock cars of the NASCAR Dash Series. Just three races in, she made history becoming the first woman to win a NASCAR Touring Series race. Her climb to the NASCAR Xfinity Series came with some success, but some heartache as well. She was the fast qualifier at the Xfinity race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 1994. In that race, she didn't make it around to complete the first lap. She was wrecked. Was it intentional? Other drivers and a commentator told her it was. Shawna shares the story.The ups and downs of racing intersected life and the start of her own family during one phone call. It was her best opportunity yet, but one she had to turn down. She shares the emotion of turning down a ride due to pregnancy. A few years later, Shawna found herself trying to qualify for the 2002 Daytona 500. The Cup Series rookie became the first driver since Janet Guthrie, in 1977, to race her way into the Great American race.Shawna's racing career didn't pan out the way she wanted, but she's someone who will always be remembered. For Dale Earnhardt Jr., she will also be remembered as a woman who stood her ground. The table conversation gets interesting when the two drivers talk about an incident that stemmed from a practice get-together, continued into the race, included a middle-finger and an angry Robinson going to confront Earnhardt in his hauler.Shawna opens up to Dale Jr. and Mike Davis about some of the challenges she faced throughout her career being a female in a male-dominated sport. She also shares her thoughts on the females who have gripped the wheel after her career and what advantages they have in creating opportunities. But her biggest challenge came outside of the racecar. A cancer diagnosis and rigorous chemotherapy and radiation was just another hurdle for her to jump. Shawna discusses the day she found out the news and how she got through it.Before Shawna's arrival, the DJD gang talks about the big moment for Formula One driver Daniel Riccardo getting to drive his father's famed no. 3 car around Austin, Texas' Circuit of the Americas. Dale Jr. reveals just how much the gesture means to him and his family. Dale Jr. breaks some news on this week's podcast, announcing which NASCAR Xfinity Series race he will drive during the 2022 season.AskJr presented by Xfinity was "the funnest" segment of the day. Dale talks about his upcoming NASCAR Next-Gen test at the legendary 1/4-mile Bowman Gray Stadium. He also gives fans a peek behind closed doors of what it is really like inside the NASCAR hauler when you are called to the principal's office. Dale shares some hellacious times during Halloween that were both risky and mischievous. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She may not have been the first, and won't be the last, but she is undoubtedly a pioneer in Motorsports. Former NASCAR racer Shawna Robinson sits down with Dale Earnhardt Jr and co-host Mike Davis for a fascinating conversation. Robinson's start in Motorsports didn't come as most people would predict. It wasn't behind the wheel of a car. It was behind the wheel of a truck. And we're not talking your everyday truck, we're talking about a Big-Rig going up to 160mph. Fresh out of high school, the small-statured Iowa girl got her first chance in competitive racing in one of the largest race vehicles possible. Her father, a man they called Lefty, and her brothers, were a part of a traveling circus of Big Rig Racing and entertainment. It was a series her dad founded and the family promoted. Sliding an 8-thousand pound truck around fairgrounds tracks sprinkled throughout America, people took notice of the young female phenom excelling in a sport full of rough and rowdy men. When the Great American Truck Racing series hit the big tracks, people took notice of Robinson. She became the first female to ever win on a superspeedway, winning at the Milwaukee Mile. Success and an unwavering work ethic created a path to NASCAR. There, Robinson went from the biggest vehicle to racing the compact stock cars of the NASCAR Dash Series. Just three races in, she made history becoming the first woman to win a NASCAR Touring Series race. Her climb to the NASCAR Xfinity Series came with some success, but some heartache as well. She was the fast qualifier at the Xfinity race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 1994. In that race, she didn't make it around to complete the first lap. She was wrecked. Was it intentional? Other drivers and a commentator told her it was. Shawna shares the story. The ups and downs of racing intersected life and the start of her own family during one phone call. It was her best opportunity yet, but one she had to turn down. She shares the emotion of turning down a ride due to pregnancy. A few years later, Shawna found herself trying to qualify for the 2002 Daytona 500. The Cup Series rookie became the first driver since Janet Guthrie, in 1977, to race her way into the Great American race. Shawna's racing career didn't pan out the way she wanted, but she's someone who will always be remembered. For Dale Earnhardt Jr., she will also be remembered as a woman who stood her ground. The table conversation gets interesting when the two drivers talk about an incident that stemmed from a practice get-together, continued into the race, included a middle-finger and an angry Robinson going to confront Earnhardt in his hauler. Shawna opens up to Dale Jr. and Mike Davis about some of the challenges she faced throughout her career being a female in a male-dominated sport. She also shares her thoughts on the females who have gripped the wheel after her career and what advantages they have in creating opportunities. But her biggest challenge came outside of the racecar. A cancer diagnosis and rigorous chemotherapy and radiation was just another hurdle for her to jump. Shawna discusses the day she found out the news and how she got through it. Before Shawna's arrival, the DJD gang talks about the big moment for Formula One driver Daniel Riccardo getting to drive his father's famed no. 3 car around Austin, Texas' Circuit of the Americas. Dale Jr. reveals just how much the gesture means to him and his family. Dale Jr. breaks some news on this week's podcast, announcing which NASCAR Xfinity Series race he will drive during the 2022 season. AskJr presented by Xfinity was "the funnest" segment of the day. Dale talks about his upcoming NASCAR Next-Gen test at the legendary 1/4-mile Bowman Gray Stadium. He also gives fans a peek behind closed doors of what it is really like inside the NASCAR hauler when you are called to the principal's office. Dale shares some hellacious times during Halloween that were both risky and mischievous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's not just a humble man with gray hair, an old Goodyear hat, and red suspenders, Will Cronkrite is a former NASCAR crew chief and car owner full of amazing stories that Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants the world to hear. His #96 car gave Dale Earnhardt what many consider to be his big break in NASCAR and Dale Jr. gets the low-down on how it all happened. As a "scrawny kid" he stood in his father's truck at Cronkrites shop as they readied the car for the World 600, a part of Dale Jr.'s life that Will brings to life in this fascinating conversation. The story was so much more! How did Willy T. Ribbs and Humpy Wheeler help create a chance that would springboard The Intimidator's career? Cronkrite details the early days of a father and NASCAR Hall of Famer.Cronkrite's life changed with the tragic death of his wife and children. It was at this moment that everything pivoted to Auto Racing. He took his intense work ethic and desire from the cornfields of Ohio, to Indianapolis, and eventually the top-ranks of NASCAR. Along the way, he worked with legendary drivers like Benny Parsons, David Pearson, Donnie Allison, Mark Martin, Ricky Rudd, and more. He also worked around some characters, like tough Minnesotan Joe Frasson. Cronkrite shares a crash story for the ages with Frasson, bloodied, insisting on Cronkrite taping his hand to the steering wheel.Before he arrived in the southern stock car world, Cronkrite experienced a different side of racing in the Chicagoland area. He reveals how things were different in racing up there and how he was rewarded with diamonds for good performance. He also tells the tale of a gruesome fight that led to jail time and the fear of what was to happen when he was sprung by a "connected" individual involved in the racing operation. It's a story you have to hear to believe.Cronkrite talks about many racing topics from DiGard Racing, to working with a gutsy racing pioneer named Janet Guthrie. He also shares stories from his months working on the hit Burt Reynolds movie Stroker Ace, including when Dale Sr. shook down the Chicken Pit Special. The colorful Cronkrite tells a story about actress Loni Anderson and a lucky penny that he still has to this day.Before bringing in Cronkrite, Dale and co-host Mike Davis have an open discussion about how "me" turns to "we" after marriage. In AskJr presented by Xfinity, we find out what Dale Jr. predicts for 2022 with Roush Racing and new co-owner driver Brad Keselowski. He also talks about going radio-style at the Glen and the origins of his popular skeleton driving gloves. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's not just a humble man with gray hair, an old Goodyear hat, and red suspenders, Will Cronkrite is a former NASCAR crew chief and car owner full of amazing stories that Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants the world to hear. His #96 car gave Dale Earnhardt what many consider to be his big break in NASCAR and Dale Jr. gets the low-down on how it all happened. As a "scrawny kid" he stood in his father's truck at Cronkrites shop as they readied the car for the World 600, a part of Dale Jr.'s life that Will brings to life in this fascinating conversation. The story was so much more! How did Willy T. Ribbs and Humpy Wheeler help create a chance that would springboard The Intimidator's career? Cronkite details the early days of a father and NASCAR Hall of Famer. Cronkrite's life changed with the tragic death of his wife and children. It was at this moment that everything pivoted to Auto Racing. He took his intense work ethic and desire from the cornfields of Ohio, to Indianapolis, and eventually the top-ranks of NASCAR. Along the way, he worked with legendary drivers like Benny Parsons, David Pearson, Donnie Allison, Mark Martin, Ricky Rudd, and more. He also worked around some characters, like tough Minnesotan Joe Frasson. Cronkrite shares a crash story for the ages with Frasson, bloodied, insisting on Cronkrite taping his hand to the steering wheel. Before he arrived in the southern stock car world, Cronkrite experienced a different side of racing in the Chicagoland area. He reveals how things were different in racing up there and how he was rewarded with diamonds for good performance. He also tells the tale of a gruesome fight that led to jail time and the fear of what was to happen when he was sprung by a "connected" individual involved in the racing operation. It's a story you have to hear to believe. Cronkrite talks about many racing topics from DiGard Racing, to working with a gutsy racing pioneer named Janet Guthrie. He also shares stories from his months working on the hit Burt Reynolds movie Stroker Ace, including when Dale Sr. shook down the Chicken Pit Special. The colorful Cronkrite tells a story about actress Loni Anderson and a lucky penny that he still has to this day. Before bringing in Cronkrite, Dale and co-host Mike Davis have an open discussion about how "me" turns to "we" after marriage. In AskJr presented by Xfinity, we find out what Dale Jr. predicts for 2022 with Roush Racing and new co-owner driver Brad Keselowski. He also talks about going radio-style at the Glen and the origins of his popular skeleton driving gloves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam kicks off the show talking trying to figure out what crazy car he should bring to Bruce Meyer's annual Father’s Day car show on Rodeo Drive. Matt brings up an upcoming film about racing car driver Janet Guthrie and how Hilary Swank is a great casting. Then they go deep on the Ford Lightning and all of the crazy features including powering your house. They dive into the new Corvette Z06 Spy Video and comment on the Ferrari like sound it produces. Lastly, they goof on a few scenes from Gone in 60 seconds. Thanks to Our Sponsors: Geico: Visit Geico.com Dodge: Visit Dodge.com or go see your local Dodge dealer today Meguiars: Visit Meguairs.com Empire Covers: Visit Empire Covers .com Pluto TV: Download the free Pluto TV app on any device

Adam kicks off the show talking trying to figure out what crazy car he should bring to Bruce Meyer's annual Father’s Day car show on Rodeo Drive. Matt brings up an upcoming film about racing car driver Janet Guthrie and how Hilary Swank is a great casting. Then they go deep on the Ford Lightning and all of the crazy features including powering your house. They dive into the new Corvette Z06 Spy Video and comment on the Ferrari like sound it produces. Lastly, they goof on a few scenes from Gone in 60 seconds. Thanks to Our Sponsors: Geico: Visit Geico.com Dodge: Visit Dodge.com or go see your local Dodge dealer today Meguiars: Visit Meguairs.com Empire Covers: Visit Empire Covers .com Pluto TV: Download the free Pluto TV app on any device

Adam kicks off the show talking trying to figure out what crazy car he should bring to Bruce Meyer's annual Father’s Day car show on Rodeo Drive. Matt brings up an upcoming film about racing car driver Janet Guthrie and how Hilary Swank is a great casting. Then they go deep on the Ford Lightning and all of the crazy features including powering your house. They dive into the new Corvette Z06 Spy Video and comment on the Ferrari like sound it produces. Lastly, they goof on a few scenes from Gone in 60 seconds. Thanks to Our Sponsors: Geico: Visit Geico.comDodge: Visit Dodge.com or go see your local Dodge dealer todayMeguiars: Visit Meguairs.comEmpire Covers: Visit Empire Covers .comPluto TV: Download the free Pluto TV app on any device

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Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end. Key Players: Syracuse Women's Lacrosse, Louisville Women's Lacrosse, Lyn St. James, "NOVA", PBS, Central Florida Football, Auburn Football, Pippa Mann, Loyola College Women's Lacrosse, Sarah Fisher, Boston College Women's Lacrosse, Carlton Davis, Jamel Dean, IndyCar, Janet Guthrie, Gus Malzahn, Kyle Kaiser, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Zach Veach, Gait Lacrosse, Danica Patrick, Peach Bowl

On today's 28th episode of The unTITLED Podcast, we have our final interview podcast of the year:  Part II of our conversation with Oscar-Winning Documentary Film Producer, Caroline Waterlow. We kick off the second part of our conversation by discussing the lack of female-centric documentary films. Caroline shares her experience working on the Janet Guthrie documentary "Qualified", her current project centered on the youngest X Games champion in history, Skateboarder Brighton Zeuner, she also talks about a past project that did not end up getting made, and shares why the narrative may not be shifting as fast as we would like (00:50); Caroline then talks about mentors she has had throughout her career, her experience as a female working in documentary film, and her relationship to sport (10:29); We wind down the conversation with Caroline sharing her favorite films with females in front of and behind the camera from the past few years (17:03); before she defines "Womanhood in 3 Words" and shares the last great thing she read (24:09).Subscribe, Rate and Review: Apple + SpotifyFollow and Engage: Instagram @untitled.offoc + Twitter @untitledofficSupport The Girls.

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Tuesday on Lake Effect : We talk with the city of Milwaukee’s outgoing Commissioner of Health Jeanette Kowalik about the challenges she faced on the job. Then, we learn about the man who built the now infamous bunkers along the Milwaukee River. Plus, we learn about Janet Guthrie: the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. Guests: Jeanette Kowalik, outgoing commissioner of health for the city of Milwaukee Dan Simmons, journalist Jenna Ricker, director of the ESPN Films 30 for 30 series documentary Qualified

Shannon is joined on the podcast by Jenna Ricker, a film director whose latest work is "Qualified," an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary about race car driver Janet Guthrie, who in 1977, became the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. Shannon and Jenna's conversation bounces back and forth between their mutual loves: film and sports. They begin by talking about sports and storytelling (4:19); and dive into the similarities within the creative process and sports (8:45); Before circling back for Jenna to share her origins in sports, and what ultimately led her to fiercely pursue writing and directing (15:10); Shannon and Jenna then talk about coaching and directing, and the similar skills involved (20:30); and make the case for all athletes to take theatre (29:15); The conversation then shifts to discuss Jenna's documentary, "Qualified." They start on the topic of the difference in writing for fiction and non-fiction and how she became involved the project, which involved a trip of her own to Indy (35:50); And continue on to passionately discuss gender in regards to pay and opportunity in sports and film (47:15); Shannon offers a question to Jenna on the topic of finding confidence in your work from one of her former players who recently finished her first year in art school (59:59); To close out the conversation, Shannon and Jenna list their Top 5 female-directed films of the last five years (1:09:14); and finally, the sixth edition of player voicemail (1:24:18).

Shannon and Stacey begin the podcast with a new recurring segment, O's & E's where they share their mutual excitement around the upcoming release of “Hamilton” by Disney+, make a case for soccer players to be mic'd up during matches, give thoughts on the upcoming shortened NWSL and WNBA seasons, + Stacey gives a Game of Thrones viewing update (2:00); They then give a brief history of female athletes and signature shoes (27:38); And have a discussion upon seeing ESPN's new 30 for 30 documentary “Qualified” about race car driver Janet Guthrie's journey to be the first women to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 and her career after (32:25); Later, Shannon and Stacey are joined by a former player of Shannon's, Bridget Sharnick, to talk athlete activism and make some decade reflections and predictions (46:40) And to close out the podcast, the third edition of player voicemail (1:10:12).

Today in history: Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reach thte top of Mt. Everest. Reagan and Gorbachev meet in Moscow. Janet Guthrie is the first woman to race in Indy 500. JFK born.    

In this special episode for International Women's Day, Peter tells the story of the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500-Janet Guthrie. Having learnt to fly an aircraft at 13 years old, Janet Guthrie is no ordinary human being.  Ever since her early forays into motorsport with her first car, a Jaguar XK120, Janet was hooked and spent the next twenty years racing all over America. Always adventuring, always indulging her passion for racing. Despite constant scrutiny and criticism, Janet proved that she or indeed any other woman was capable to racing with the very best in the world. Janet's exploits laid the path for many other ladies to take the grid. One of whom is Katherine Legge. Katherine very kindly took time to star on The Peter MacKay Motorsport Podcast and you can listen to this episode via the link below. https://geqvgm.podbean.com/e/interview-with-katherine-legge-live-from-daytona/  

This week’s guest is actor, writer, producer, director, JENNA RICKER! Meeting Jenna (Ben’s Plan, The American Side) was such a lucky catch with both our schedules - but we had our share of struggles to get to the start, let alone the finish line. We met up in NYC at a restaurant, and by the time we finally found a quiet spot... the restaurant staff decided to have their meal right next to us! Technical difficulties aside, I was not about to let this opportunity slip by. So plug in your headphones and pull up a seat at the table, we’re ready for you to join! We talked about being a “lazy actor,” Terms of Endearment, music in film, creativity in math, how to recharge, being patronized during financing, comebacks, problem solving, Janet Guthrie and more!  Follow her work at #jointheconspiracy #theamericanside #qualified #30for30film. She’s working on adapting several of her existing projects into new series’ - follow Jenna below to hear more! Jenna on Twitter: @rickernyc Jenna on Instagram: @rickster5000 Stream 30 for 30: Qualified  Subscribe to our newsletter and find more info at https://www.firecrackerdepartment.com/, and follow us @firecrackerdept!

Bonjour à tous! Ici votre hôtesse Amélie Delobel et je suis très heureuse de vous accueillir sur mon podcast Athlètes-Entrepreneurs pour cet épisode #025. Athlètes-Entrepreneurs est un podcast qui a pour but de motiver les athlètes ou anciens athlètes qui souhaitent se lancer en affaires .  Pour cet épisode, j’ai décidé de vous faire découvrir Danica Patrick, une ancienne pilote professionnelle de Nascar et IndyCar. C'est pourquoi le titre de cet épisode est Danica Patrick continue de foncer .  Danica Patrick continue de foncer Du karting à la course professionnelle Comme beaucoup de jeunes pilotes, elle a débuté dans cet univers à l’âge de 10 ans en faisant du karting. Elle a rapidement démontré du talent, remportant trois championnats nationaux de karting au milieu des années 1990 dans sa catégorie. Voyant son potentiel, ses parents ont accepté qu’elle quitte les États-Unis pour poursuivre son apprentissage au Royaume-Uni en 1998 à l’âge de 16 ans. Patrick est restée en Europe jusqu’en 2001 avant de revenir au Wisconsin, par faute de financement.  En 2002, elle a participé à cinq courses de la série Barber Dodge Pro avant de courir dans la série Toyota Atlantic pendant deux ans. Son meilleur résultat a été une troisième place au classement du championnat pour la saison 2004, où elle est devenue la première femme à remporter une pôle position de la série. Ses débuts en IndyCar Puis, en 2005, elle a débuté sa carrière en IndyCar avec l’écurie Rahal Letterman Racing où elle a obtenu trois pole positions, ce qui égalait un record pour une recrue. Sans surprise, Danica Patrick a été nommée recrue de l’année en IndyCar cette saison-là. L’Américaine a continué de s’améliorer les années suivantes, terminant au sixième rang du classement général des pilotes en 2008 avant d’améliorer cette marque dès l’année suivante en terminant au cinquième rang, ce qui sera sa meilleure position en carrière en IndyCar.  Cette année-là, elle termine entre autres troisième lors de la prestigieuse course des 500 miles d’Indianapolis avec l’écurie Andretti Green Racing. Il s’agit de la meilleure performance réalisée par une femme de toute l’histoire. En 2010, ses résultats sont en baisse, mais elle termine tout de même à deux reprises en deuxième position avant de délaisser l’Indycar pour le Nascar en 2011.  Au total, Danica Patrick a pris part à 116 courses en IndyCar sur une période d’un peu plus de huit ans, sa dernière étant les 500 miles d’Indianapolis en 2018. Sa première et seule victoire en Indycar a eu lieu au Japon en avril 2008, devenu ainsi la première femme à signer une victoire en Indycar. Elle aura monté à sept reprises au total sur le podium.  Du succès en NASCAR également  En 2010, elle débute sa carrière en Séries Nationwide NASCAR, qui est maintenant la Xfinity Series où elle coursera un total de 61 fois, signant une pole position en 2012, devenant la première femme depuis Shawna Robinson en 1994 à réaliser l’exploit. Patrick s’est également hissée à sept reprises dans le top-10  de 2010 à 2014, les années où elle a disputé des courses dans cette catégorie.  Puis, en 2012, Danica a fait ses débuts en série Sprint, maintenant la série Monster Energy NASCAR, où elle a pris part à 191 courses en près de sept ans.  Elle est devenue la première femme à remporter une pôle position, soit lors du Daytona 500 en 2013 où elle a finalement terminé huitième. Patrick a battu le record de Janet Guthrie en 2015 pour le plus de résultats dans le top-10, réalisant l’exploit à sept reprises. De son côté, Guthrie avait réalisé cela à cinq occasions.  Danica a cessé la course à temps plein en 2017, mais elle a pris part aux courses du Daytona 500 et des 500 miles d’Indianapolis en 2018 avant d’annoncer officiellement sa retraite.  L’importance de bien planifier son après-carrière  Contrairement à plusieurs anciens sportifs, Danica Patrick a admis en entrevue qu’elle ne s’ennuyait pas des pistes en tant que telles,...

Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine the life of racer Janet GuthrieSOURCESTOUR DATESREDBUBBLE MERCH

Headlines on Robert Mueller actually speaking about Russia investigation and 2016 election, Indy car pioneer Janet Guthrie as the subject of ESPN's latest 30 for 30, and SpaceX raising over $1 billion through two funding rounds did not make the top ten this week per your interaction with our social media. Find out what stories did make the list for The Wrap-Up Show for the week ending 6/1/2019.

Before the release of her 30 For 30 film tonight, the racing trailblazer spent time with us on the show to discuss breaking through as the first female to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 and her lasting impact today.

The guys lead off the show with a recap of the Indy 500 (for those who couldn't listen yesterday), share listener grades of the race, and talk to trailblazer Janet Guthrie about her 30 For 30 release tonight.

Producer-director Jenna Ricker has worked solely in narrative film until now. In “Qualified,” her first non-fiction feature, the film’s subject is a pioneer in motor sports — and feminism — Janet Guthrie, the first woman to compete in the Memorial Day spectacle, the Indianapolis 500. Janet started out as an aerospace engineer with a longing for flight and a parallel love of motor sports, which in turn steered her into racing on the stock car circuit. In 1977, her passion and skill for auto racing — honed on road tracks like Daytona and Sebring — led her to be enlisted as the first woman to qualify for Indy. This required her to not only be an elite athlete reaching the pinnacle of American auto racing, breaking into one of the last bastions of the male dominated sport, but she also had to endure a barrage of public insults and belittlement; yet she persisted. “Qualified” is a documentary covering a pivotal moment in U.S. sports history, a gripping and inspiring chronicle of the calm resolve of racer Janet Guthrie. Host: Jim Kamp http://polychromemedia.com/jameskamp/ @kampjames Today's Guest: Jenna Ricker https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1789315/

Producer-director Jenna Ricker has worked solely in narrative film until now. In “Qualified,” her first non-fiction feature, the film’s subject is a pioneer in motor sports — and feminism — Janet Guthrie, the first woman to compete in the Memorial Day spectacle, the Indianapolis 500. Janet started out as an aerospace engineer with a longing for flight and a parallel love of motor sports, which in turn steered her into racing on the stock car circuit. In 1977, her passion and skill for auto racing — honed on road tracks like Daytona and Sebring — led her to be enlisted as the first woman to qualify for Indy. This required her to not only be an elite athlete reaching the pinnacle of American auto racing, breaking into one of the last bastions of the male dominated sport, but she also had to endure a barrage of public insults and belittlement; yet she persisted. “Qualified” is a documentary covering a pivotal moment in U.S. sports history, a gripping and inspiring chronicle of the calm resolve of racer Janet Guthrie. Host: Jim Kamp http://polychromemedia.com/jameskamp/ @kampjames Today's Guest: Jenna Ricker https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1789315/

A bonus conversation about the new 30 for 30 film 'Qualified,' which chronicles Janet Guthrie's captivating rise to become the first woman to ever compete in the Indianapolis 500. Host Jody Avirgan welcomes Janet herself along with filmmakers Jenna Ricker and Caroline Waterlow for an exploration of Janet's stunning achievements, how her career inexplicably stalled out, and what her story tells us about the state of women's equality. | All bonus conversations about 30 for 30 films are available in our archives: http://bit.ly/30Chat.

GUEST:  Retired professional race car driver Janet Guthrie is profiled on ESPN's award-winning documentary series 30 for 30. The film titled, QUALIFIED delves into the story of Janet Guthrie, the first woman to qualify for the Indy 500. Janet Guthrie driver the first woman to qualify and compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500, During the 1970’s the world of professional car racing was totally a man’s world, so we can only imagine the scrutiny that Ms. Guthrie encountered. QUALIFIED airs May 28, 2019 @ 8pm (eastern) on ESPN. (www.espn/30for30.com) and www.janetguthrie.com  

Jenna Ricker, director of 'Qualified,' the new ESPN 30 for 30 documentary on racing pioneer Janet Guthrie, and producer Greg Stuhr visit the Marshall Pruett Podcast to discuss the film and the many choices they made to honor the first woman to qualifying and compete in the Indianapolis 500. Subscribe: https://marshallpruettpodcast.com/subscribe Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/MarshallPruettPodcast

The program all about TV. Our guests: Caroline Waterlow, producer of Qualified, the upcoming ESPN 30 For 30 episode on Janet Guthrie, the first woman in auto racing history to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, and Kiki Melendez, organizer of the first OmniCultural Television Festival, held earlier this month in Los Angeles. Melendez will be joined by series creator/producer Cindy Chu, a festival winner for her comedy pilot Queens.

Mike, Jess, and Matt preview INDYCAR's first voyage to Austin, Texas and the Circuit of the Americas track, discuss Danica Patrick joining the NBC Crew, and why team orders in F1 are terrible!

Today we are talking about a gal whose drive for adventure, speed and adrenaline placed her in the record books to be the first woman at the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500. Believe it or not racing was her back up choice she had her sights on something much faster. Today we’re talking about the life and legacy of your gal, Janet Guthrie. More info about this gal at www.galsguide.org Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/galsguide  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourgalfridaypodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy

En el 2005 Danica Patrick sería la primera mujer en liderar la carrera y con un P4 al final, la mejor clasificada en casi 100 años de historia. Janet Guthrie empezaría todo en 1976

In 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 - the biggest race in American motorsport. Guthrie, a former aerospace engineer, had faced opposition and scepticism from male drivers and some sections of the press. She talks to Rachael Gillman. (Photo: Janet Guthrie after qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 in 1977. Credit: Getty Images)

On this date in 1985, the charity song “We Are The World” was released. Here are some things you may not have known about it. More than a million people died as a result of a widespread famine in Ethiopia between 1983 and 1985, in the midst of more than two decades of insurrection and civil war. In response to this, musician Bob Geldof organized a supergroup of mostly British and Irish musicians called Band Aid to record a charity single called “Do They Know It’s Christmas.” The song ended up raising 8 million pounds in the first year. Inspired by the success, Harry Belafonte decided to organize an American version. Calling the group USA For Africa, the USA standing for United Support of Artists, the group would raise money for African famine relief and to fight hunger in the United States. Belafonte called on entertainment manager Ken Kragen, whose clients included Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers. Stevie Wonder was the third artist to join up.  Quincy Jones was brought on to co-produce the song, and he convinced Michael Jackson to join the effort. Jackson, Richie and Wonder were initially assigned songwriting duties, but Wonder had to drop out because of time constraints. Jackson and Richie spent a week working together on the song. The duo completed writing the song the night before recording was scheduled to begin. On the night of Jan. 22, Jackson, Richie, Wonder and Jones recorded a vocal guide of the song to send to the artists who would be participating in the full recording session about a week later. At about 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 28, musicians began gathering at A&M Recording Studios in Hollywood. The final version was completed at about 8 a.m. The song was released on March 7, and went to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 after two weeks, becoming the second song after “Let It Be” by The Beatles to his No. 1 so quickly. The song topped Billboard’s Adult Contemporary, R&B and Dance charts as well. It hit No. 27 on the Mainstream Rock chart and 76 on the Country Singles chart. A videotape of the recording session ended up being the ninth best-selling home video of the year. The song also topped the charts in 15 other countries, and was the year-end No. 1 hit in Australia and New Zealand. Since its release, the song has raised more than $63 million for USA For Africa’s humanitarian fund. Our question: Who was the only singer on “We Are The World” who also played an instrument on the track? Today is Teachers’ Day in Albania. It’s unofficially National Sportsmanship Day, National Cereal Day, and Peace Corps Day. It’s the birthday of Janet Guthrie, the first woman to race in the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500, who turns 79; actress and comedian Wanda Sykes, who is 53; and actress Jenna Fischer, who is 43. This week in 1985, the top song in the U.S. was “Can’t Fight This Feeling” by REO Speedwagon. The No. 1 movie was “Beverly Hills Cop,” while the novel “If Tomorrow Comes” by Sidney Sheldon topped the New York Times Bestsellers list.  Weekly question: For which book, later turned into a movie, did James Michener win the 1948 Pulitzer Prize for fiction? Submit your answer at triviapeople.com/test and we’ll add the name of the person with the first correct answer to our winner’s wall … at triviapeople.com. We'll have the correct answer on Friday’s episode. Links Follow us on Twitter, Facebook or our website. Also, if you’re enjoying the show, please consider supporting it through Patreon.com Please rate the show on iTunes by clicking here. Subscribe on iOS: http://apple.co/1H2paH9  Subscribe on Android: http://bit.ly/2bQnk3m  Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Are_the_World https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do_They_Know_It%27s_Christmas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1983%E2%80%931985_famine_in_Ethiopia https://www.checkiday.com/3/7/2017 http://www.biography.com/people/groups/born-on-march-07 http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/numberonesongs/?chart=us&m=3&d=7&y=1940&o= https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_1985_box_office_number-one_films_in_the_United_States

Janet Guthrie is a pioneer, a living legend, but she could care less about that, she just wants to be known as a racer. That’s what makes her so dang awesome. Before she ever got in to racing, she was flying planes, jumping out of them, and with a degree in physics before finding her […]

GAME CHANGERS The Unsung Heroines of Sports History By MOLLY SCHIOT Simon & Schuster | Hardcover | October 18, 2016 | Simone Biles. Serena Williams. Katie Ledecky. Today, we know these women, their names, and their accomplishments, as well as the many others who have left their mark on the sports world in recent years. But what about the women who came before them, the trailblazers who made it possible for these champions to get out on the field and play? In GAME CHANGERS: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History (Simon & Schuster; October 18, 2016; $25), Molly Schiot celebrates the stories of those forgotten female athletes and shares rarely-before-seen photos. Director and artist Molly Schiot started documenting these lost stories after she pitched an idea for a short film to a major sports network about the Wake-Robin Golf Club, a group of African-American women who fought for their right to play golf in the 1930s (pictured at right). The film didn’t get made, but Schiot continued to spend time researching at the LA84 archive. She soon found dozens more undiscovered female athletes from the pre-Title IX era, and knew she had to highlight their achievements. She created the Instagram account @theunsungheroines and shared a photo each day of female athletes who made significant strides (literally and figuratively) in some of the most popular games in the world. Her account gained an enthusiastic following, and the result is GAME CHANGERS, a beautifully illustrated collection that gives these “founding mothers” the attention and recognition they deserve. The book also features new and powerful conversations about women and sports between some of today’s heroines—including former US Women’s National Soccer Team captain Abby Wambach, professional skateboarder Lacey Baker, and SportsCenter anchor Cari Champion—and the pioneers who motivated them to push forward. This empowering and unforgettable book is the perfect keepsake for mothers, daughters, fans, feminists, and the champions of tomorrow. * Select photos featured in the book can be available for publicity use upon request * A sample of the many remarkable women Molly Schiot features in GAME CHANGERS When talented nine-year old Kim Green was refused the right to join Little League baseball in her hometown of Newark, Delaware because she was a girl, her mom Sylvia Green decided to take matters into her own hands. Along with other activists, Sylvia successfully sued the Little League and formed a massively popular all-girls team called “the Angels” in protest. Girls were finally permitted to try out for Little League baseball in 1974 and in that first year alone, over 30,000 young women participated. Sheryl Swoopes was the first woman to be signed by the WNBA and was the inspiration for the Nike Air Swoopes, the first signature basketball shoe named after a woman. For years before, it had been nearly impossible for female basketball players to find sneakers that weren’t specifically designed for men. Swoopes shoes soon became so popular that men looked for larger sizes so they could wear them too. Christy Martin is one of the most successful and prominent female boxers in the United States. She was the first female boxer to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated and had a seven year winning streak in the ring. After being shot by her then-husband and trainer Jim Martin, she became an advocate for victims of domestic abuse. Earlene Brown won numerous national championships and Olympic medals for her achievements in track and field. She was the first woman to break the 50-foot barrier in shot put. Brown says that when she was young, she “was ashamed of her size. I never thought that something of which I was ashamed… could make me feel proud. But I feel proud now.” When NASCAR driver Janet Guthrie qualified for both the Indy 500 and the Daytona 500, she was the first woman to race in either competition. She faced constant humiliation from onlookers and other racers, who chanted insults like, “no tits in the pit!” when she was on the course. Despite her talent and multiple wins, Janet was eventually forced to retire after not receiving sponsorship in a widely male-dominated sport. Gertrude Earle was an American Olympic swimmer who swam the English Channel in fourteen hours and thirty-four minutes on August 26, 1926. Her swim broke the world record time by two hours and she became a national celebrity, starring in a short film about her life and even joining a vaudeville act. Eventually, she withdrew from the public eye and retired to teach swimming at a school for the deaf. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Molly Schiot is a director, filmmaker, and the founder of the Instagram account, "The Unsung Heroines." She is a graduate of Brown University and the Glasgow School of Art, and her creative endeavors have led to sold-out exhibitions of her paintings and drawings, music videos for the likes of Jennifer Hudson, Mark Ronson and The Raveonettes, and commercials for Miu-Miu, Levi's, and Converse. She is the creator of the “Check You Out” series for Paper Magazine and recently directed an ESPN “30 for 30” short, “Our Tough Guy,” about the life of one of the NHL's most fearsome players, John Wensink. She lives in California. ABOUT THE BOOK GAME CHANGERS: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History Simon & Schuster Publication Date: October 18, 2016 ISBN: 9781501137099 E-Book ISBN: 9781501137112 150 four-color images Price: $25 Follow the author on Twitter @MollySchiot and on Instagram @theunsungheroines

I ett århundrade präglades svensk tävlingsidrott av ett ideal: amatörismen. En amatör skulle utöva idrott i god anda och stil, följa spelets oskrivna lagar, segra eller förlora med samma högburna huvud. Som en sportens gentleman. Amatöridealet introducerades i Sverige under slutet av 1880-talet och levde kvar till 1967 då amatörregeln i svensk idrott togs bort. Före beslutet 1967 gällde ett generellt förbud mot alla former av prispengar, vadslagningsvinster och andra ersättningar inom idrotten. Pokal undersöker hur kommersialiseringen av sport påverkat de idrottsliga prestationerna. Pokal handlar den här veckan om idrottsmän som säljer kalsonger, nakenutvik och feta sponsoravtal. En kommersialisering som å ena sidan omfamnats för att den möjliggör för atleter att syssla med sin idrott på heltid och som å andra sidan kritiserats för att den sexualiserar idrotten. För amatörregeln inom idrotten är idag närmast utbytt mot ett påbud där ersättningar, prispengar och övergångssummor ofta får minst lika stor uppmärksamhet som själva idrottsprestationen. Pokal möter Janet Guthrie som berättar om sin karriär som USAs första professionella, kvinnliga rallyförare på 70-talet. Och berättar om Tyresö FFs supersatsning att köpa världens bästa spelare. En satsning som nästan tog dem från division 3 till Champions league, men som slutade i konkurs. Pokal pratar även med Eva Lund från svenska OS-laget i Curling som fortsätter att skjuta sina stenar utan vare sig pengar eller sexattribut. För inom vissa sporter lever verksamheten kvar på i stort sett samma villkor som rådde för hela idrottsrörelsen fram till dess att amatörbestämmelserna avskaffades 1967. I pokalstudion sitter Nina Wennerström, sportagent och före detta tennisproffs, Pia Lundquist Wanneberg, forskare i idrottsvetenskap vid GIH och Maria Danielsson, expertkommentator och före detta snowboard proffs.