Daredevil of Her Time: In Memory of Betty Skelton
Published Friday, 23 September, 2011 by Blog Admin. Categories: News.
Among the many characters responsible for shaping the Chevrolet brand, Betty Skelton is perhaps one of the more interesting. She passed away at 85 years old late this August. And, in honor of her trailblazing spirit we hope lives on forever, we'd like to offer a brief retrospective.
What did an 85-year-old woman have to do with American automaker, Chevy? A lot! She actually began her career in the auto industry in 1956. That would be enough to break social norms in and of itself. Pushing the envelope even further, Skelton entered the auto industry via racing. After setting…