Winning female racer Milka Duno will participate in the 3rd annual "Women in the Winner's Circle" luncheon in Indianapolis on Thursday. August 4, 2005. The luncheon will be held from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the Schwitzer Student Center at the University of Indianapolis.

Hosted by the Lyn St. James Foundation,the "Women in the Winner's Circle" program was established in 2003 to celebrate the achievements of women in motorsports and to help pave the way for the sports' future growth. The foundation and its Driver Development Program provide leadership, vision, resources and financial support in order to create an open environment for women's growth in automotive fields.

This year's program features a reception, a silent auction and a luncheon with over 30 female drivers, as well as women who work in technical fields of motorsports. All net proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the Lyn St. James Foundation, a 501(C) 3 not-for-profit organization. St. James was the first female driver to earn the Indianapolis 500 "Rookie of the Year" award. She was also named as one of the Top 100 Women Athletes of the Century by Sports Illustrated for Women.

"I'm honored to be invited to attend and participate," commented Duno. "Women have made tremendous advances and have earned many achievements in motorsports. This event serves to highlight these contributions and to promote women in this sport and this industry. It is also an outstanding forum to discuss and explore the challenges and opportunities that women face in motorsports. I'm very excited and proud to be involved."