Lyn St. James

Women in Motorsports NA's Women with Drive III - Driven by Mobil 1 Partners with Gainbridge® to Celebrate Women's Sports Icons

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

AVONDALE, Ariz., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The third annual Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) Women with Drive III Summit – Driven by Mobil 1 (WWD III) continues to pick up momentum and partners as the November 7-8 date draws near. The "Accelerate Together" themed event is hosted by Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona and is now sold out.

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  • AVONDALE, Ariz., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The third annual Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) Women with Drive III Summit – Driven by Mobil 1 (WWD III) continues to pick up momentum and partners as the November 7-8 date draws near.
  • During Parity Week, 180 women athletes will be competing for nearly $13 million in total prize money.
  • "We are very proud to have Gainbridge as a sponsor for the Women with Drive III Summit – Driven by Mobil 1," said WIMNA Executive Director/WWD III Co-Chair Cindy Sisson.
  • For the full schedule and to learn more about Women with Drive III – Driven by Mobil 1, please visit: http://www.womenwithdrivesummit.com
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Gainbridge® Launches "Parity Week by Gainbridge" to Celebrate Women's Sports Icons

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

ZIONSVILLE, Ind., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, announced today the launch of "Parity Week by Gainbridge," a celebration of three pioneers in women's sports centered around three flagship events the week of November 6-12, hosted by Billie Jean King, Annika Sorenstam and Lyn. St. James, respectively. 

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  • Between the golf and tennis events, 180 women athletes will compete for $12.85 million in total prize money during Parity Week.
  • To be able to highlight these events alongside Parity's mission to support women athletes will make for an impactful week."
  • "The week is a tribute to their enduring legacies and another opportunity to champion gender equality and opportunity in sports.
  • "Our employees are the backbone of the company and involving them in initiatives like Parity Week helps to build culture while making the week more meaningful and impactful."

MOTORCAR CAVALCADE MIAMI ANNOUNCES PREVIEW OF STAR CARS AND VIP PANEL OF JUDGES FOR THIS YEAR'S EPIC EXTRAVAGANZA

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Monday, November 21, 2022

MIAMI, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorcar Cavalcade, the must-attend event for every automobile enthusiast from connoisseur to the car-curious, announces its preliminary lineup of celebrity judges and a peek into the vibrant collection of the automobiles, from iconic vintage classics to modern exotics. The event, now in its second year, will be held on the lush fairway of the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort's golf course on January 15th in Aventura, Miami.

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  • The 2023 event judges are VIP celebrities, sports stars and some of the world's leading automotive figures including Motorsports Hall of Fame racing legends Lyn St. James and Tommy Kendall.
  • "This year's Motorcar Cavalcade will be nothing short of incredible," says Jason Wenig, Motorcar Cavalcade Co-Executive Director.
  • Motorcar Cavalcade has partnered with the American Cancer Society, and will hold a digital auction with 100% of the proceeds donated to the ACS.
  • Over 100 classic and modern cars playfully compete in 16 atypical classes including Dashboards, Doors, Tails, Sound, and Engine to secure their prized trophy.

Women in Motorsports North America Women With Drive Summit II Sold Out

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

CONCORD, N.C., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) proudly announces that its "Women With Drive Summit II Driven by Mobil 1," hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. on October 5-6, is SOLD OUT!

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  • CONCORD, N.C., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) proudly announces that its "Women With Drive Summit II Driven by Mobil 1," hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. on October 5-6, is SOLD OUT!
  • "The Women With Drive Summit II Driven by Mobil 1 is our main fundraiser this year to benefit WIMNA, which is a 501(c)3 public charity," said Lyn St. James, co-founder of WIMNA along with Beth Paretta.
  • "The success of the summit underscores the importance the motorsports industry is placing on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Women in Motorsports North America is a community of professionals devoted to supporting opportunities for women across all disciplines of motorsport by creating an inclusive, resourceful environment to foster mentorship, advocacy, education, and growth, thereby ensuring the continued strength and successful future of our sport.

KIA AMERICA CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE THE GOOD THROUGH CHARITABLE DONATION TO WOMEN IN MOTORSPORTS NORTH AMERICA AS PART OF THE U.S. DEBUT OF THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE KIA EV6 GT

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the U.S. debut of the highly anticipated all-electric Kia EV6 GT during Monterey Car Week, Kia America made a monetary donation to Women In Motorsports North America.

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  • MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the U.S. debut of the highly anticipated all-electric Kia EV6 GT during Monterey Car Week, Kia America made a monetary donation to Women In Motorsports North America.
  • "The EV6 GT is the continuation of Kia's transformation and is the next phase of our Plan S strategy which will see Kia offer 14 fully-electric models globally by 2027," said Russell Wager, vice president, marketing, Kia America.
  • Kia's partnership with Women In Motorsports North America, a 501c3 co- founded by former race car driver Lyn St. James, was designed to encourage diversity in the field of motorsports.
  • Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands.

Women In Motorsports North America Announces "WOMEN WITH DRIVE II" Driven by Mobil 1™

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

CONCORD, N.C., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ladies, and gentlemen, start your engines for the second annual Women With Drive II Summit (WWD II). The motorsport industry event will bring together the most successful and influential people in motorsports to discuss the current issues and needs to advance opportunities for a more diverse and inclusive environment to help grow the motorsports industry. The WWD II – Driven by Mobil 1 Summit takes place on October 5-6 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, N.C.

Key Points: 
  • "By 'driving' WWD II, our goal at Mobil 1 is to engage and energize the motorsports community that gathers to network at this world-class event."
  • "We are thrilled to host the Women with Drive II Driven by Mobil 1 Summit at Charlotte Motor Speedway and our The Speedway Club", said Jessica Fickenscher, Chief Experience Officer of Speedway Motorsports.
  • "The Keynotes and Panelist discussion will highlight stories that will explore, encourage, celebrate, and engage expanded opportunities for women and other diverse communities to become involved in motorsports."
  • WWD II Driven by Mobil 1 promises to be a "must-be-there" event for women and men in the automotive and motorsports industry, educators, students, and anyone interested in learning more about career opportunities in motorsports.

KARMA AUTOMOTIVE HONORS LATE CHAIRMAN LU GUANQIU, WITH GS-6 SPECIAL EDITION, AS HE IS INDUCTED INTO THE AUTOMOTIVE HALL OF FAME

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Saturday, July 23, 2022

DETROIT, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Automotive Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Ceremony was held on July 21, 2022, in Detroit. Among this year's class of inductees was Wanxiang Group founder Lu Guanqiu, who became the first Chinese national to receive this special accolade. Induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame is considered the single greatest honor in the automotive industry. Those inducted are noteworthy individuals who helped create, shape, and change the automotive space.

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  • DETROIT, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Automotive Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Ceremony was held on July 21, 2022, in Detroit.
  • Induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame is considered the single greatest honor in the automotive industry.
  • During the Automotive Hall of Fame ceremony, Chairman Lu Guanqiu was represented by his son President Lu Weiding, who accepted the award on behalf his late father.
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Women in Motorsports North America Launched by Lyn St. James and Beth Paretta

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

PHOENIX, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) organization launches today as a community of professionals supporting opportunities for women across all disciplines of motorsport.

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  • PHOENIX, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) organization launches today as a community of professionals supporting opportunities for women across all disciplines of motorsport.
  • Planning for the organization was initiated in the summer of 2021 when Lyn St. James, the seven-time Indy 500 driver and recent inductee into the Automotive Hall of Fame, contacted Beth Paretta, former automotive executive and current INDYCAR Team Owner of Paretta Autosport.
  • St. James and Paretta collaborated on the idea of creating an organization to provide a strong foundation for women who want to work and grow careers in motorsport.
  • "There has long been a need for a place where all the professional women working in motorsports can come together to collaborate and elevate their opportunities," said Lyn St. James.