Researchers Discuss How to Improve Gender Equity in the Indy 500

When the Indianapolis 500 commenced on May 30, it was the first in the race’s 105-year history to feature a female-forward group of a driver, owner and team. It was a big step in the sport’s commitment to improving equality and inclusion, according to researchers from Michigan State University. “We have provided evidence to say women can race and want to—they just need the opportunity to do so,” said MSU Assistant Professor David Ferguson. Ferguson and his colleagues’ research