[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 55 (Thursday, April 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E402]
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                       RECOGNIZING MARES STELLFOX

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                          HON. PATRICK MEEHAN

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 5, 2018

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize Mares Stellfox, a 
Springfield High School graduate who relentlessly pursued her dreams to 
become a professional Open-Wheel race car driver.
  From an early age Mares dreamed of proving herself in the male-
dominated world of race car driving. It was no easy path to get there. 
She experienced barriers and setbacks. But Mares pushed forward, 
helping change auto-racing culture and becoming a model for other 
aspiring women.
  When Mares first entered open-wheel auto racing, she set ambitious 
goals--to finish in the top ten in points her first year and the top 
five her second. She accomplished both and returned a third year to 
capture first place. She would go on to join The Outlaws racing club as 
the only woman among nearly 100 members, earning herself the nickname 
the ``Lady Outlaw.'' She continued to break stereotypes as she earned 
numerous honors and awards during her tenure, even landing on the cover 
of Open Wheel Magazine, a first for a woman.
  I applaud Mares for her successful career and everything she has done 
to be a trailblazer for women. She has well-earned the Woman of 
Achievement Award.

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