Lyn St. James
Keynote Speaker: Racing Icon, Automotive Industry Advisor, Author
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Lyn St. James Biography
Lyn St. James always had a passion for cars, but it took years before her dream of driving professionally came to fruition. As a child, St. James followed her mother's wishes to become an educated, self-sufficient woman. She attended the Andrews School for Girls in Ohio and followed a typical path, majoring in business, playing sports, and continuing to play the piano. After high school, she became an accomplished classical pianist.
In 1966, St. James and her friends attended the Indianapolis 500-mile race. "I was mesmerized," she says, "it was the most incredible experience of my life." This race turned the pianist away from music. She realized that she had to make cars her life. St. James's love of cars carried her through the next 13 years. 1979 marked her first season as a pro driver. She made history in the IMSA American Challenge Series with a second-place finish. St. James's success took off after her first pro season. She acquired Ford as a sponsor, won her first professional race at Elkhart Lake, was named IMSA Camel GT Rookie of the Year in 1984, and IMSA Norelco Driver of the Year in 1985. Her name recognition continued to grow and she also won titles on the way to finishing 11th in her first Indianapolis 500 in 1992. The only woman in the race that year, St. James also took away a Rookie of the Year award. Since then, she has qualified for six more Indy 500's, and has competed in seven Indy 500s and 15 Indy Car races, twice at the 24 Hours of LeMans.
St. James's success has followed her off the racetrack as well. She helped establish Human Performance International Inc., which is devoted to personal development programs for optimizing competitive performance. She remains a minority owner and board member. She served as President of the Women's Sports Foundation from 1990 to 1993, established the Lyn St. James Foundation in 1994, created the "make a difference" campaign, served as spokesperson for "Drive Safer America!", and has also served as a consumer advisor for the Ford Motor Company. She created the Project Podium Scholarship grant for women in racing and serves as an ambassador for the RPM Foundation.
A published author, St. James wrote "Lyn St. James Car Owner’s Manual", "The Ride of Your Life", and "An Incredible Journey," and is a commentator for ESPN, Showtime, and ABC. She delivered a TEDx talk at Alva Park titled "Create a New Future with Horsepower," offering insights on high performance in business and organizational contexts.
Acknowledged as the American Woman Racing Icon of the Century, St. James is not only recognized as one of the top female race car drivers but also as a leading figure challenging gender norms in a male-dominated sport. She resides in Arizona, where she continues to influence and inspire others through her speaking and advocacy work.
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What topics does Lyn St. James speak about?
Lyn St. James is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Christian Athletes, Business, Inspirational, Women, Empowerment, Personal Growth, Authors, Sports Motivation, Music, Athlete, Political, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Adventure, Women in Business, Motivational, Government, Peak Performance, College, Literary, Sports and Leadership.
Where does Lyn St. James travel from?
Lyn St. James generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Lyn St. James is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Christian Athletes, Business and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lyn St. James for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Lyn St. James generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alexandra Cousteau, Vince Poscente and Diana Nyad. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lyn St. James for an upcoming event.
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Accelerate Your Life
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How to Turn "No" into "Yes"
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Race to the Top
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Pursuit of Excellence
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Ride of Your Life
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Lyn St. James Record Setting Race Car Driver
Maxine Cornwall didn’t dream of her daughter speeding around a racetrack, but she did inadvertently help make it happen. In the early 1960s, Lyn St. James (born Evelyn Cornwall) fell in love with automobiles in the passenger seat of her mother’s car. Maxine, whose mobility was limited due to a childhood case of polio, loved cars and taught her daughter how to listen to an automobile, how to feel its kinks and ride out the smooth spots. Two decades later, St. James became a record-setting race-car driver.
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Lyn St. James: What I'd Do Differently
Though she's a veteran of seven Indy 500s, and a class winner at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, St. James's legacy, at 63, may be what she's doing now to help women racers.
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How do I book Lyn St. James to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lyn St. James for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lyn St. James, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lyn St. James or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Lyn St. James for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Lyn St. James, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lyn St. James, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Lyn St. James speak about?
Lyn St. James is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Christian Athletes, Business, Inspirational, Women, Empowerment, Personal Growth, Authors, Sports Motivation, Music, Athlete, Political, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Adventure, Women in Business, Motivational, Government, Peak Performance, College, Literary, Sports and Leadership. -
Where does Lyn St. James travel from?
Lyn St. James generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Lyn St. James?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lyn St. James for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lyn St. James for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lyn St. James or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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