There were a record-tying four women in the field at Sunday's Indianapolis 500, but all walked away from the racetrack frustrated and wanting more.
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Eight women in history have qualified for the Indy 500. This year's field features four female drivers. Here is a look at the women who have raced and how they stacked up.
| Year | Driver | Avg. Speed |
| 2011 | Dan Wheldon | 170.265 |
| 2010 | Dario Franchitti | 161.623 |
| 2009 | Helio Castroneves | 150.318 |
| 2008 | Scott Dixon | 143.567 |
| 2007 | Dario Franchitti | 151.774 |
| 2006 | Sam Hornish Jr. | 157.085 |
| 2005 | Dan Wheldon | 157.603 |
| 2004 | Buddy Rice | 138.518 |
| 2003 | Gil de Ferran | 156.291 |
| 2002 | Helio Castroneves | 166.499 |
| 2001 | Helio Castroneves | 141.574 |
| 2000 | Juan Pablo Montoya | 167.607 |