Mishael Abbott (born June 21, 1981, in

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) is a female

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driver. In 2001, she began racing in

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. In 2005, she drove in four

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races for Hemelgarn Johnson Motorsports with a best finish of 8th in her first race and 13th in points. In 2006, she made three starts for Michael Crawford Racing and despite finishing all three races, had a best finish of 12th. Since 2007 she has competed in

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C Sports Racer, Formula Mazda, and

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competition. She was the first female driver to compete in the

under IRL ownership.

Racing record

American open-wheel racing

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)

Indy Pro Series

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Abbott, Mishael Living people 1981 births Sportspeople from Jefferson City, Missouri Racing drivers from Missouri Indy Lights drivers Indy Pro 2000 Championship drivers American female racing drivers