Paris Van Gorder
Paris Van Gorder Associate editor
1/29/25 12:47 p.m.

Before taking on the high banks of Daytona in IMSA, Iron Dames took to the stage. Why? To help spread a message: Challenge your perceptions and empower future generations.

But that's not all.

Joining the Iron Dames were various female NASA trailblazers in correlation with the Iron Dames and Artemis project.

“When we came on the track in 2019, people …

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J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
1/29/25 2:24 p.m.

Astronauts got into outer space thanks to this lady:

 

j_tso
j_tso SuperDork
1/29/25 2:44 p.m.

Probably the first article where you have to write "yes, that NASA, not the other one"

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
1/30/25 9:10 a.m.
j_tso said:

Probably the first article where you have to write "yes, that NASA, not the other one"

Yes, the NASA that goes into outer space. laugh

Paris Van Gorder
Paris Van Gorder Associate editor
1/30/25 9:19 a.m.

I think one of the coolest parts of the Panel was at the very very end. An older women, I believe she said she was in her 80's, stood up and shared how when she was growing up these types of opportunities weren't available to women at all, and how seeing how far young women have come in their fields made her so proud and emotional. There was not a dry eye in the room. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
1/31/25 9:59 a.m.

Lots of Iron Dames merch walking around the Rolex this year. That also adds some inspiration. Bring it. 

Paris Van Gorder
Paris Van Gorder Associate editor
1/31/25 10:22 a.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

I think the car this year was really what kicked off everything and really aligned with their mission. Not only was the car covered in "sticky notes" from women and young girls with their inspirations and goals, but the roof had the Artemis rocket on it. It was my favorite livery by far.

cyow5
cyow5 HalfDork
1/31/25 10:50 a.m.

Doing my part!

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
1/31/25 11:03 a.m.

In reply to cyow5 :

Rock on. 

Spearfishin
Spearfishin HalfDork
1/31/25 11:23 a.m.

I sent a pic of the Iron Dames team drivers next to the pink GTD car to my wife yesterday who was with our daughter and told her "show this to Daughter". 

Her reply was: "she said she saw them on TV, but she wants to know if they won."

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