One of auto racing’s best-known hosts for more than six decades, Linda Vaughn has been named “Lady of the Century” by the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame (WCSCHoF).

Vaughn’s many achievements will be honored during the organization’s Induction Gala presented by World Wide Technology Raceway at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, California, on June 11.

“We are honored to recognize Linda Vaughn and everything she has done to enhance all forms of racing,” WCSCHoF Chairman and CEO Ken Clapp said. “Our friendship—and her friendship with the racing community—spans a half-century.

“The Lady of the Century is a unique award for an individual whose love of racing and racers is without parallel.”

Known as the First Lady of Motorsports, Vaughn worked for then-California-based Hurst Shifter under George Hurst and Jack Watson. Vaughn was perhaps best known for her work at NASCAR premier series events but also appeared at many other races—the Indianapolis 500, Formula One and NHRA national drag races.

For more information, visit westcoaststockcarhalloffame.com.

Photo courtesy of WCSCHoF