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  • Paula Murphy passes away at 95

    I just saw where Paula Murphy passed away today at 95. One of the pioneer female racers she had ties to Studebaker and STP.


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    May her memory be eternal.
    The only difference between death and taxes is that death does not grow worse every time Congress convenes. - Will Rogers

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Guido View Post
      I just saw where Paula Murphy passed away today at 95. One of the pioneer female racers she had ties to Studebaker and STP.

      https://www.cbssports.com/motor-spor...er-dies-at-95/
      Not one mention in the article that she drove several Avantis to record levels.

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      • #4
        Sad news indeed. Amazing Woman. God Rest Her Soul,

        JS
        I was STUDEBAKER, when STUDEBAKER wasn't "KOOL".

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Hawklover View Post

          Not one mention in the article that she drove several Avantis to record levels.
          Mentioned here:

          Paula Murphy, who played a pivotal role in drag racing's formative years as the first woman licensed to drive a Funny Car, passed away Dec. 21.
          1936 Dictator
          1950 Champion Regal 4 dr parts car
          1953 Commander Regal HT
          1953 2R5 Pickup
          1947 M16 Truck
          1949 2R16 Truck
          1960 Lark VIII Convertible
          1960 Champ 5E7 step side short box
          1962 Champ 7E5 no box
          1962 GT Hawk
          1963 Lark VI 4 dr
          1963 GT Hawk R2
          1964 Daytona Convertible
          1964 Commander Wagonaire

          “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” ~ Abraham Lincoln​

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          • #6
            Have many nice photos of her with a number of different Studebakers.
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            Richard Quinn
            Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review

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            • #7
              What a shame. She did live a long and exciting life. I would love to make met her. RIP.

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