The Story of Linda Vaughn, Miss Hurst Golden Shifter

Linda Vaughn was a dental technician before her unexpected career in racing began. After winning a beauty contest—the Miss Atlanta Raceway pageant in 1961—she launched into the racing scene and traveled to tracks throughout the southern United States, flaunting her curves. Her big break came when she won the title of “Miss Hurst Golden Shifter” and became the symbol of the Hurst company.

Vaughn then became the leader of the Hursettes, a group of busty women who appeared at races like the Daytona and Indy 500. She made a name for herself and was inducted into the Motorsport Hall of Fame of America in 2019.