FACTOIDS
Full Name: Danica Patrick
Nickname: Danica
Birthday: March 25, 1982
Height: 5' 2"
Hometown:
Sports: Car Racing
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Involved in racing since the age of 10, Danica first conquered the world of kart racing, winning the national points championship of the World Karting Association in 1994.
Throughout her adolescence, Danica continued to rise through the ranks of assorted racing leagues, and by 2002, she was able to secure a spot with Team Rahal Letterman of the Indy Racing League. For two years, she would train in lesser leagues, getting her senses of speed and timing right. Once Danica became the first woman to win a pole position and post a podium result in the Toyota Atlantic racing series, her bosses at Rahal Letterman Racing promoted her to IndyCar.
Danica made headlines as the only woman in this exclusive league, and was in contention throughout her 2005 rookie year. At the Indy 500 in May, Danica was the center of attention, becoming the fastest driver during the pole runs and entering the record books as the first woman to ever lead the Indy 500 (she led for 19 laps). Danica continues to threaten as a top driver in the league, and will certainly make headlines with her flair and dominance in what was previously known as a male-only sport.
