Great-great-grandmother, 96, does laps at Indy

@shakeroo (3986)
Malaysia
May 22, 2008 11:01am CST
She proved that age does not matter when it comes to driving skills! The ride from the Indy Racing Experience was a Christmas gift from Pittenger's children. Pittenger, who is retired from Ball State University as assistant director of personnel services, began attending the Indianapolis 500 in 1965. "I like the excitement, the speed, the noise," she said. "I'm one of the few that like the noise." After trading her black slacks and checkered-flag blouse for a red-and-white driver's suit and black racing shoes, Pittenger was helped into the second seat of the 650-horsepower race car. She is one brave and skillful lady! What do you think? Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080521/ap_on_fe_st/odd_grandmother_speedway;_ylt=AtJy7lsDvt5aNZ4p0flw9qntiBIF
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@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
24 Jun 08
shes a cool grandma!!how i wish i live the day to that extent on my life still active and kicking
@shakeroo (3986)
• Malaysia
24 Jun 08
I would love to grow old and healthy!
@Sherry12 (2472)
• United States
19 Jun 08
I thought it was wonderful that she wanted to do it and that her kids got it arranged so she could. It is great that she was able to do it.
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@shakeroo (3986)
• Malaysia
24 Jun 08
She is really amazing, right?
@dandj929 (423)
• United States
22 May 08
I was just discussing this last night with my mom. We are both so amazed by this lady! We both hope to be as healthy and full of life at her age as she is. My grandfather is 93 and is in no way like her. She really is amazing.
@shakeroo (3986)
• Malaysia
24 Jun 08
That is a good way to grow old!