Women With Drive | Women with Drive - Driven by Mobil 1 Summit

Women with Drive – Driven by Mobil 1 is the premier annual summit that brings together professionals, students, and leaders across all sectors of motorsports to celebrate progress, build connections, and drive opportunity. Hosted in Indianapolis during PRI Show week, this dynamic event features impactful panels, engaging breakout sessions, special events, and unmatched networking opportunities. As the flagship event of Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA), Women with Drive reflects the organization’s mission to ADVANCE, CONNECT, and ENABLE women across the motorsports industry.

Industry leaders will again gather to continue the momentum created from the first Women with Drive Summit in Nashville, TN, Women with Drive II – Driven by Mobil 1 in Concord, NC, Women with Drive III - Driven by Mobil 1 in Avondale, AZ and Women with Drive IV - Driven by Mobil 1 in Indianapolis, IN.
The event has grown significantly over the past four years and has quickly become a must-attend event for those in the industry.
Attendees are open to industry executives, drivers, team members, OEMs, sponsors, race track representatives and anyone working in the sport or wanting to learn more about opportunities in the sport.

MEET THE CO-CHAIRS

Women with Drive V - Driven by Mobil 1 Co-Chairs

Lyn St. James and Cindy Sisson

Lyn St. James and Cindy Sisson have been friends for over 30 years—and champions for women in motorsports for just as long. Their journey began in the early 1990s, when Cindy, then Director of Promotions for the LPGA, launched the Women’s Golf Summit—an ambitious, industry-wide event aimed at addressing the challenges women faced both on and off the course. Among the attendees was Lyn, representing the Women’s Sports Foundation. Inspired by the summit’s impact and vision, she saw the need for a similar platform in auto racing—one that could spark meaningful change for women in motorsports.

It took more than three decades to bring that vision to life, but the Women with Drive – Driven by Mobil 1 Summit has already made waves across the industry after just four installments. Together, Lyn and Cindy continue to lead the charge, building momentum through the Women with Drive series of conferences. Their mission: to open doors, spark conversations, and create lasting opportunities for women who are driven—both on the track and behind the scenes.

Lyn St. James

WIMNA Co-Founder, Racer, Motorsports Leader

Lyn St. James is a legendary racer who has competed in fifteen Indycar races, including seven Indianapolis 500s. St. James is the second of nine women who have raced in the Indianapolis 500 and was the first woman to win Indy 500 Rookie of the Year. She has competed, has victories, and set speed records on racetracks around the globe, including the 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, and 24 Hours of LeMans.

Lyn is a Past President of the Women's Sports Foundation, Women in the Winners Circle founder, an honoree at the 2021 Amelia Island Concours, and recipient of the Spirit of Ford Award. Automotive News selected Lyn as one of the top 100 Women in the Automotive Industry and Sports Illustrated for Women as one of the Top 100 Athletes of the 20th century. She serves on the ACCUS board, is the North American Regional Representative on the FIA Women in Motorsports Commission and serves on the appeals council for NASCAR and IndyCar. Lyn is the not-for-profit Women In Motorsports North America co-founder and an inductee of the prestigious Automotive Hall of Fame in 2022. She is a sought-after motivational speaker and champion of all things Women in Motorsports.

In 2022, St. James partnered with Beth Paretta to form Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) - a community of professionals devoted to supporting opportunities for women across all disciplines of motorsports. WIMNA took over ownership of the Women with Drive - Driven by Mobil 1 Summit in 2022.

Cindy Sisson

WIMNA Executive Director

Cindy is a renowned business, sales, and marketing executive who has enjoyed a distinguished career encompassing the world of Fortune 500 companies, professional sports, nonprofits, global events, and successful public-private partnerships.

She is known for creating award-winning strategic marketing initiatives to help organizations raise funds for their various causes, sharing her passion for assisting people in making a difference in others' lives.

Cindy consults with companies as their Super Connector, leveraging her vast array of contacts to connect high-level decision-makers within several industries, focusing on cars, sports, and sustainability.

Cindy was named Executive Director of WIMNA in May of 2023 to oversee the rapid growth and opportunities for the organization.