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| Janet Guthrie's Wildcat 3-DGS, which she drove to ninth place in the 1978 Indianapolis 500. |
On this Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, I first reflected on the running of the Indy 500. It is not only a race as I grew up in Indiana. My Grandma Shaffer listened as I did and maybe my sister, brother and cousins to Jim Nabors sing “Back Home, Again in Indiana.”
I appreciate that the Indy 500 has kept its traditions, such as a prayer offered during the opening ceremony and the winner drinking milk at the conclusion.
The Indy 500 offered a dream to a little kid, who gave her friend and neighbor, Tom a push down his driveway in his go kart. Why Tom did always accepted my help in propelling the go kart and never let me drive?
Janet Guthrie drove into history 40-years ago as the first woman in the Indy 500 in 1977. I sat quietly in front of the television and watched Guthrie as she until the 27th lap when her car had mechanical problems.
I will drink a glass of soy milk in honor of Janet Guthrie and the other women, who have driven in the race today.
I encourage all people to move toward your dreams and to live your life in full throttle.
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