Danica Patrick

Danica Patrick is a retired American race car driver, who was born on March 25, 1982, in Beloit, Wisconsin. She is best known for her success in the world of motorsports, particularly in IndyCar and NASCAR.

Former IndyCar driver Danica Patrick prepares to drive during the 102nd Running of the Indianapolis 500
Danica Patrick prepares to drive during the 102nd Running of the Indianapolis 500 (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Patrick began racing go-karts at a young age and quickly moved up the ranks of open-wheel racing. She made her debut in the IndyCar Series in 2005 and became the first woman to win a race in the series when she took the checkered flag at the Indy Japan 300 in 2008.

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In 2010, Patrick made her NASCAR debut in the Nationwide Series (now known as the Xfinity Series) and moved up to the Cup Series (now known as the NASCAR Cup Series) in 2012. She became the first woman to win the pole position for a Cup Series race when she qualified first for the 2013 Daytona 500.

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Patrick retired from racing in 2018 after competing in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500. In addition to her racing career, she has been involved in various business ventures and has become a prominent spokesperson and role model for women in sports.

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