Janet Guthrie was born in Iowa City, Iowa.
Janet Guthrie was born on March 7, 1938, in Iowa City, Iowa. She would grow up to become not just a pioneer in American motorsports but also a symbol of breaking gender barriers. From a young age, Guthrie exhibited a keen interest in engineering and science, which laid the foundation for her future endeavors in the male-dominated world of racing. Her birth marks the beginning of a journey that would trailblaze the pathways for female drivers globally.