The Indy 500 is a race steeped in history. It’s 110 years old and keeps rising in popularity, particularly among women. And many of these women aren’t just in the stands, they’re down on the track taking center stage in the action. For them, the race isn’t just a part of history. It’s a place where history is made. 

In this segment of our Women Driving the Future series, Ed Bernardon interviews Beth Paretta, owner of Paretta Autosport. As the first majority women's team to ever participate in the Indianapolis 500, they’re making history while inspiring more and more women to explore careers in STEM by showing them what’s possible.

In today’s episode, part 1 of a two part talk, you’ll hear why this race is so historically important, and how Beth Paretta was inspired to build her predominantly female team. She takes us on a deep dive to understand racing as a business, and explains why the marketing aspect of the sport has to be relied upon so heavily. You’ll also hear what it’s like to be in the pit at the Indy 500, and an interesting story about her rocky, but impression-making, first meeting with the legendary Roger Penske. 

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