First Lady of Firsts

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Edited Date/Time 1/25/2012 12:39pm
If it would go fast, she'd fly it, drive it, or jump it.

RIP Betty Skelton

Betty Skelton, ‘Fastest woman on Earth,’ dies at 85

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motosmith 9/6/2011 1:30pm
9/6/2011 1:30pm
She didn't go 277 mph in that trash can with wheels did she?
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Racer92 9/6/2011 1:31pm
9/6/2011 1:31pm
motosmith wrote:
She didn't go 277 mph in that trash can with wheels did she?
Just Google that gals name, she went crazy fast in damn near everything. The lady was a badass.
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jonjon714 9/6/2011 1:40pm
9/6/2011 1:40pm
Haven't heard that name in a long time. RIP Ms. Skelton

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DDub8 9/6/2011 3:45pm
9/6/2011 3:45pm
I had honestly never heard of her but education is why Vital exists.

That boat jump looks a little sketchy. I'm assuming she did that multiple times a day for the show but that's nothing compared to 277mph in a metal death tube built in a garage. Amazed she made it to 85 but she certainly lived life.
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BUTCH 9/6/2011 4:57pm
9/6/2011 4:57pm
Never hear of her before. RIP Betty. Those photos are really cool!
Antipodean 9/6/2011 5:09pm
9/6/2011 5:09pm
That's one fast lady. She sure gave Death a run for its money.

Rest in peace.

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