ELISABETH JUNEK

Elisabeth Junek also known as Eliška Junková, was one of the earliest and most renowned of female racing drivers at the dawn of motorsport. She would often accompany her husband, racer Cenek Junek on his motors exploits in their Bugatti Type 35B and would sometimes take the wheel herself. Her most famous race was the 1928 Targa Florio, which she led until the final lap before mechanical troubles dropped her down to fifth place – but still ahead of Tazio Nuvolari.