Mann only woman on Indy 500 grid this year


May 17, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; IndyCar Series driver Pippa Mann poses for the traditional photo with his car after qualifying for the 2014 Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - After years of building up a presence at the Indianapolis 500 there will be a noticeable lack of girl power when the green flag drops at the Brickyard on Sunday.

At one time, the only females on starting grids were the glamorous models holding placards with drivers' names on them, but last year there were four women in last year's 33-car field at the Indianapolis 500.

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