Indycar: Red Hot Indianapolis 500 Rookie Pippa Mann

Pippa Mann may not be a household name as of yet. However, this British IZOD Indycar Series racer will be the latest woman to attempt qualifying for the prestigious Indianapolis 500 centennial race. This year's rookie hopes to compete with fellow female drivers Danica Patrick, Simona de Silvestro and Ana Beatriz on the starting grid.  If Mann makes the grid, she will make history as the first British woman to race in the Indy 500. Mann has teamed up with Conquest Racing as driver of the No. 36 car for this year's Indy 500.  She completed the Rookie Orientation Program at Indianapolis Motor Speedway by  turning consistent laps at four speed phases: 200 to 205 mph (five laps) and 10 laps each at 205-210 mph,...

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