Women In Racing
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Fast Ladies
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Author : Jean François Bouzanquet
language : en
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2009-07
Fast Ladies written by Jean François Bouzanquet and has been published by Veloce Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07 with Sports & Recreation categories.
It took a great deal of determination on the part of women to sweep aside male resistance from the inner circles of the motoring world. A veritable saga with a wealth of illustrations spanning almost a century of motor racing. Over forty unique portraits of daring, brave women who took part in speed records events, rallies and Grand Prix races.
Speed Queens
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Author : Rachel Harris-Gardiner
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
Release Date : 2023-04-06
Speed Queens written by Rachel Harris-Gardiner and has been published by Pen and Sword History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-06 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Speed Queens is a history of women in motorsport, from the very beginning in 1897 to the modern era. Tracing the different ways that women have found into motor racing and rallying, it covers over a century of stories across the world. Each chapter takes a particular event as an introduction to a racer and her contemporaries, taking a different theme each time and moving forward through history. Circuit racing and rallying are both covered. Much more than a collection of profiles and lists of achievements, it explores ideas including sportswomen as performers in the early 20th century, women, death and risk and how the expansion of small car production in the 1960s benefitted female drivers. Some of the best-known female competitors such as Michele Mouton (rallying) and Lella Lombardi (Formula 1) make appearances, but Speed Queens is not just concerned with big names and historic “firsts”. For every woman to be the first to do something on wheels, there were usually several others vying for that honor. In this book, they are given back their place in the story and their relationships to one another examined.
Women In Racing
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Author : Michael Benson
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea House
Release Date : 1997
Women In Racing written by Michael Benson and has been published by Chelsea House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
A look at some of the women who have made their mark in the previously male-dominated sport of automobile racing, including Janet Guthrie, Lyn St. James, and Shawna Robinson.
Women On The Move
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Author : Roger Gilles
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2018-10
Women On The Move written by Roger Gilles and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The 1890s was the peak of the American bicycle craze, and consumers, including women, were buying bicycles in large numbers. Despite critics who tried to discourage women from trying this new sport, women took to the bike in huge numbers, and mastery of the bicycle became a metaphor for women's mastery over their lives. Spurred by the emergence of the "safety" bicycle and the ensuing cultural craze, women's professional bicycle racing thrived in the United States from 1895 to 1902. For seven years, female racers drew large and enthusiastic crowds across the country, including Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, and New Orleans--and many smaller cities in between. Unlike the trudging, round-the-clock marathons the men (and their spectators) endured, women's six-day races were tightly scheduled, fast-paced, and highly competitive. The best female racers of the era--Tillie Anderson, Lizzie Glaw, and Dottie Farnsworth--became household names and were America's first great women athletes. Despite concerted efforts by the League of American Wheelmen to marginalize the sport and by reporters and other critics to belittle and objectify the women, these athletes forced turn-of-the-century America to rethink strongly held convictions about female frailty and competitive spirit. By 1900 many cities began to ban the men's six-day races, and it became more difficult to ensure competitive women's races and attract large enough crowds. In 1902 two racers died, and the sport's seven-year run was finished--and it has been almost entirely ignored in sports history, women's history, and even bicycling history. Women on the Move tells the full story of America's most popular arena sport during the 1890s, giving these pioneering athletes the place they deserve in history.
Women In Racing
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Author : John McEvoy
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2022-11-01
Women In Racing written by John McEvoy and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Women in all facets of the horse-racing industry share their stories. The updated edition includes an interview with horse-racing pioneer Diane Crump, the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby.
Fast Ladies
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Author : Jean-Francois Bouzanquet
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Fast Ladies written by Jean-Francois Bouzanquet and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with categories.
Fast Women
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Author : John Bullock
language : en
Publisher: Robson
Release Date : 2002-05-30
Fast Women written by John Bullock and has been published by Robson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-05-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
An in-depth account of the colourful lives of female motor-car racers. Bringing glamour to a sport that has always favoured the brave and talented, these women have taken their place in history amongst the truly inspirational.
Driven A Pioneer For Women In Motorsport An Autobiography
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Author : Rosemary Smith
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2018-10-04
Driven A Pioneer For Women In Motorsport An Autobiography written by Rosemary Smith and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The inspirational story of the female motorsport pioneer who broke through the gender barrier to compete in and win some of the most iconic rallies in the world.
Bonneville S Women Of Land Speed Racing
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Author : Noeth
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Pub (Sc)
Release Date : 2021-07-12
Bonneville S Women Of Land Speed Racing written by Noeth and has been published by Arcadia Pub (Sc) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-12 with History categories.
At Bonneville, record holders must first earn the right to present themselves on the starting line. This requires passing rigorous safety and technical checks for driver, rider, and speed machine. Gender is inconsequential. Through the years, more than 200 women have made the cut and donned fireproof clothing and helmets. Dozens have set land speed records--35 in excess of 200 miles per hour, six above 300 miles per hour, and one deaf female racer who roared past 500 miles per hour. Equally impressive are the women who helped propel the helmeted gals into glory. Few know how many women are skilled fabricators, mechanics, crew chiefs, and all-round land speed racing experts, all working out on a brutal, merciless, and barren sodium-soaked playa. And for decades dedicated volunteers have not only put down that all-important starting line but erected a speed village that inspired tens of thousands to visit, taunting the timing lights run after run. Since 1949, women have played an integral part. Without question, land speed racing has more women actively participating and setting records than any other segment of motorsports in the world.
Sport Of Queens
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Author : Shane McNally
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-09
Sport Of Queens written by Shane McNally and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09 with Horse breeders categories.
Gender equality in sport is a hot issue of our time, with the women's league in AFL being pushed this year and the prominence of issues surrounding gender equality in sport maintaining a bright spotlight in the media. Sport of Queens reveals the history of women in Australian horse racing from Wilhelmina 'Bill' Smith who secretly rode as a man at race meetings across North Queensland in the 1940's and 50's to the exploits and struggles of jockeys such as Linda Jones, Pam O'Neil and Beverley Buckingham in the 70's and 80's and the successes of women such as Clare Lindop, Gai Waterhouse, and Michelle Payne in more recent times. As well as an historic analysis, Sport of Queens contains eleven chapters each dedicated to a female racing legend in which she discusses the successes and challenges of her career and the issues she believes the racing industry currently faces. Jockeys, trainers, breeders, judges, syndicators, promoters, race-callers and photographers are all included. From a history of exclusion and a struggle for recognition to a slow acceptance in a male-dominated industry, the race for women to be taken seriously may have turned for home but there's a long straight ahead. Also included is a section titled 'He Said, She Said' with quotes from men and woman that show the entrenched prejudices that still exist in racing alongside the progress being made. Through extensive research, interviews and with his own long history as a racing reporter to draw on, Shane McNally presents an in-depth look at what goes on behind the scenes in the industry in Australia compared to the rest of the world.