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Born in Beloit, Wisconsin
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Competed in the World Karting Association
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Won 39 out of 49 karting races
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Won World Karting Association and Won WKA Grand National Championship in Yamaha Late Class
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Finished ninth in the Formula Vauxhall Championship in Great Britain
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Finished second and got the highest ever finish for an Amercan in 26 years at a Ford Festival
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Became extremely popular for being a female race car driver
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Changed official number to 16
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Raced aganist the world's best Indy car drivers in the Indianapolis 500
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Married Paul who had been a physical therapist