Danica Patrick

Danica Patrick is an American former professional racing driver who competed in IndyCar and NASCAR. In 2008, she became the first woman to win an IndyCar Series race.

2008 Indy Japan 300: An IndyCar Series race at Twin Ring Motegi, won by Danica Patrick in 2008. Patrick’s victory made her the first woman to win an IndyCar Series race.
Beloit, Wisconsin: A city in southern Wisconsin, United States. Patrick was born there in 1982.
Michael Andretti: An American former racing driver and team owner, and son of Mario Andretti. His team gave Patrick her IndyCar debut in 2005.
Open-wheel racing: A form of automobile racing in which the wheels sit outside the car’s bodywork. Patrick built her career in open-wheel competition before switching to stock cars.
Indianapolis 500: An annual 500-mile IndyCar race held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Patrick finished fourth in 2005, then the best result by a woman in the race.
Kart racing: A form of motor racing using small, low-slung vehicles called karts. Patrick began racing karts as a child before moving to cars.
Tony George: An American motorsports executive who founded the Indy Racing League. His series provided the IndyCar setting for Patrick’s breakthrough win.
Stock car racing: Automobile racing using cars with enclosed bodies resembling production vehicles. NASCAR required Patrick to adapt from open-wheel cars to heavier, enclosed race cars.
Daytona 500: NASCAR’s annual 500-mile race at Daytona International Speedway. Patrick became the first woman to win a Cup Series pole position there in 2013.
Formula Ford: An entry-level open-wheel racing category using standardized chassis and Ford engines. Patrick raced Formula Ford in Britain as part of her early development.

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