St. James starts new project

Schwartz Fan · 05-08-2008, 09:51 AM

St. James starts new project to boost women in racing
The Associated Press
Wednesday, May. 07, 2008

Nineteen women have signed up for Lyn St. James' Project Podium, a new grant program that provides matching funds to women drivers who have generated sponsorships.

"here are many more women in the driver pipeline than ever before," said St. James, one of only five woman who have raced in the Indianapolis 500.

"Project Podium is designed to help young talent achieve racing and business success, but not by giving them a handout," she added. "Each applicant must demonstrate her commitment, desire and need, both in the business world and on the track."

The announcement of the new program comes on the heels of the historic victory last month by Danica Patrick, the first woman to win an IndyCar race.

For St. James, Project Podium is a natural extension of her Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation and Driver Development Program, of which Patrick is a graduate.

A total of $55,000 in scholarships is available from Project Podium. Each applicant is being reviewed by a volunteer panel of motorsports and business professionals. Recipients will be announced later this month.

St. James starts new project to boost women in racing

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Schwartz Fan Co-Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The flatlands...Where dirt is for farming, clay is for racin' and asphalt is for gettin there!!! Posts: 7,431	St. James starts new project St. James starts new project to boost women in racing The Associated Press Wednesday, May. 07, 2008 Nineteen women have signed up for Lyn St. James' Project Podium, a new grant program that provides matching funds to women drivers who have generated sponsorships. "here are many more women in the driver pipeline than ever before," said St. James, one of only five woman who have raced in the Indianapolis 500. "Project Podium is designed to help young talent achieve racing and business success, but not by giving them a handout," she added. "Each applicant must demonstrate her commitment, desire and need, both in the business world and on the track." The announcement of the new program comes on the heels of the historic victory last month by Danica Patrick, the first woman to win an IndyCar race. For St. James, Project Podium is a natural extension of her Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation and Driver Development Program, of which Patrick is a graduate. A total of $55,000 in scholarships is available from Project Podium. Each applicant is being reviewed by a volunteer panel of motorsports and business professionals. Recipients will be announced later this month. St. James starts new project to boost women in racing __________________

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