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

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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