Kitty O'Neil

United States

Auto Racing

B: 1946

Land Speed Record Holder

Born deaf, Kitty O'Neil won an A.A.U. National diving championship and became one of the best stunt women in Hollywood. Her credits include the stunts of Foes and The Blues Brothers. In 1977, she powered a rocket dragster to the fastest quarter mile in history, reaching a average speed of 396 mph. Her life became the subject of the 1979 TV-movie "Silent Victory" starring Stockard Channing.

SUPERSTARS RECORD
EVENT
PLACE POINTS MONEY
EVENT WINS
1978 Women's Final
12
7
$2,100
None
TOTALS
7
$2,100
0

PERSONAL BESTS
Points Scored

7

1978 Women's Final


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