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- Birth nameEvelyn Gene Cornwall
- Lyn St. James was born on March 13, 1947 in Willoughby, Ohio, USA. She is an actress, known for Boundless: Betty Skelton (2022), Paula Murphy: Undaunted (2023) and ABC Sports (1961).
- In 1992 became the second woman (following Janet Guthrie) to drive in the Indianapolis 500 auto race. In seven Indy 500s (1992-1997, 2000), her best finish was 11th in 1992.
- In 1992, she became the first woman to win the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award.
- Retired from racing in 2001.
- She is a motivational speaker.
- President of the Women's Sports Foundation (1990-1993).
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