Colorado Springs, CO — The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by Gran Turismo, will welcome seven-time Indy 500 driver, Lyn St. James as Grand Marshal for the 103rd running in June.
“We are absolutely honored to welcome Lyn St. James as our Grand Marshal for the 103rd running,” said PPIHC CEO Melissa Eickhoff. “Lyn’s remarkable career and unwavering dedication to the sport make her a perfect fit for this historic event. Her achievements continue to pave the way for future generations, and we know she will be a fantastic ambassador for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. I have watched Lyn take a hands-on approach to promoting women in racing, often investing herself in their future. And to have her here in the same year as we celebrate Michele Mouton’s achievements, is truly epic.”
Lyn St. James, Co-Founder/President of Women in Motorsports North America, is known as a legendary race car driver, author, mentor, and motivational speaker.
Named one of the “Top 100 Female Athletes of the 20th Century” by Sports Illustrated, she set 21 national and international speed records and was a seven-time competitor in the world’s largest sporting event – the Indianapolis 500 – earning Rookie of the Year honors in 1992.
“I’m so honored and excited to be the Grand Marshal for the 103rd Pikes Peak International Hill Climb,” shared St. James. “I’ve been a huge fan ever since I watched Michèle Mouton make history with her win on this mountain in 1985. She inspired me so much when I was seeking my race wins for Ford Racing in the IMSA Series. In fact, I had my first professional victories that same year.”
St. James concluded, “And to be able to celebrate Michèle Mouton’s induction to the Pikes Peak Hill Climb Hall of Fame is such an added and meaningful bonus.”
She has competed all over the world, including twice at the 24 Hours of LeMans (1989, 91) with victories at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, Watkins Glen, Road America, and Nürburgring.
Most recently St. James was announced as an inductee into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame, and has been inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, the Sebring Hall of Fame, the Florida Sports Hall of Fame, was the 2022 Amelia Island Concours Honoree, is the recipient of the prestigious “Spirit of Ford” award, the “Guiding Woman in Sports Award”, the “Office Depot Visionary Sportswoman of the Year” and was named on Automotive News list of the Top 100 Women in the Automotive Industry.
She is in demand as a speaker on women’s issues, gender equality, and diversity. She serves on the board of ACCUS (Automobile Competition Committee of the United States) and on their Diversity and Inclusion Task Force.
St. James has authored two books: “Lyn St. James, An Incredible Journey” and “Oh By the Way”, and is a former President of the Women’s Sports Foundation.
She is passionate about mentoring drivers in the sport of auto racing as well as women in the automotive and motorsports fields.
