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In May of 1977, Janet Guthrie made Indy Car history by becoming the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.
[The Celica that launched Janet Guthrie’s pioneering Indy career]
Guthrie would continue her Indy career through 1979, with highlights including a 9th place finish in the 1…