Overview

Danica Patrick is a retired American professional racing driver who broke barriers in a male-dominated sport. She was the first woman to win an IndyCar Series race and achieved notable success in both the IndyCar and NASCAR series. Patrick’s career included a historic third-place finish at the Indianapolis 500 and a pole position at the Daytona 500. Her achievements have made her one of the most successful and recognizable female drivers in motorsports history.

• First Woman to Win an IndyCar Series Race: 2008 (Indy Japan 300)
• Best Finish by a Woman in the Indianapolis 500: 3rd place (2009)
• Daytona 500 Pole Position: 2013
• IndyCar Rookie of the Year: 2005
• Most Successful Woman in American Open-Wheel Racing History