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Janet Guthrie

Janet Guthrie, who grew up in Oceanside, was congratulated by her crew after being the first woman driver to finish the fabled Indianapolis 500 in 1978.

Janet Guthrie, who grew up in Oceanside, was congratulated by her crew after being the first woman driver to finish the fabled Indianapolis 500 in 1978.

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