Denise McCluggage

Photo: Hal Crocker
Photo: Hal Crocker

Always a pioneer, Denise McCluggage blazed trails for women in motorsports, both on and off the track, for over 60 years. In honor of Denise’s incredible contribution to motorsport, we honor her memory here with another look at our discussion with her, in 1999.

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