Milka Duno, the first Hispanic woman to achieve a win in a major North American sports car race, is coming to Chicago. She will meet the press during a special breakfast in the Pontiac display area from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. before the Chicago Auto Show opens to the public for “Women’s Day” on February 15, 2005. A public autograph session is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Pontiac display area.

Duno’s qualities and achievements as a successful female in the male dominated sport of racing are not the only traits that drew Pontiac to her. A naval engineer, she speaks three languages and has four masters degrees ( earning the last three simultaneously ) that she obtained in Venezuela and Spain. “Milka’s educational background and pursuit of action and performance are attractive credentials,” said Mark-Hans Richer, Pontiac marketing director. “Her independence and achievements provide a positive and engaging role model for women and Hispanics alike.”

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