In this episode of Evening with the Legend, we introduce Lyn St. James, a highly successful female race car driver known for her illustrious career in races like the 12 Hours of Sebring, the 24 Hours of Rolex, and the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. Lyn shares her journey to competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, detailing the challenges she faced securing a seat in 1989, the experiences of driving there, and the team's struggles, including sponsorship, mechanical issues, and team dynamics with fellow drivers like Gordon Spice, Ray Bellum, and Wayne Taylor. Lyn reflects on her 1991 return to Le Mans with an all-female team, the inherent challenges, and the valuable lessons learned from those experiences. The discussion continues with St. James’s insights on the future of Ford at Le Mans and her involvement with Women in Motorsports North America (WMNA), an organization she co-founded to support and prepare more women for careers in motorsports. Lyn’s story is wrapped up with a tribute to her contributions to the racing world and her ongoing efforts to inspire the next generation of female racers.

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00:00 Meet Lyn St. James: A Racing Pioneer

01:56 Lyn's Journey to Le Mans

02:31 Securing Sponsorship and Support

04:19 First Impressions and Challenges at Le Mans

08:16 Cultural and Personal Experiences

10:10 The Changing Landscape of Le Mans

14:21 Racing Dynamics and Team Interactions

17:04 The 1989 Le Mans Experience

18:56 The Return in 1991: New Challenges

21:57 Driver Dilemma and Team Chaos

22:41 Desiree's Determination and Crashes

24:26 Lessons from 1991

25:42 Mazda's Revolutionary 787B

27:25 Challenges and Opportunities for Female Racers

31:07 Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA)

35:42 Future of Ford at Le Mans

38:31 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

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