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  1. Danica Sue Patrick ( / ˈdænɪkə /; born March 25, 1982) is an American former professional racing driver. She is one of the most successful women in the history of American open-wheel car racing —her victory in the 2008 Indy Japan 300 is the only win by a woman in an IndyCar Series race.

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    • Danica Sue Patrick, March 25, 1982 (age 41), Beloit, Wisconsin, U.S.
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    Danica Patrick is a retired professional race car driver. She dropped out of high school to pursue a career as a race car driver, and in 2002, she signed with Rahal Letterman Racing. In 2005, Patrick became the first woman to hold the lead during the Indianapolis 500. Three years later, she was the first to record a win on the IndyCar circuit. Swit...

    Born Danica Sue Patrick on March 25, 1982, in Beloit, Wisconsin, Patrick began racing go-karts with her sister at age 10 and dropped out of high school to advance her racing career in England. It was there that she finished second at the Formula Ford Festival, the highest-ever finish by either a woman or an American in the event. In 2002, Patrick s...

    In 2005, Patrick became the fourth woman to race in the Indianapolis 500. Her fourth-place finish was the highest ever for a female driver, besting the previous record of ninth set by Janet Guthrie in 1978. She led 19 laps of the race, becoming the first woman ever to lead the Indy 500. Later that year at Kansas Speedway, she won her first pole pos...

    Her unique status as a female race car driver, combined with her youth and good looks, netted Patrick numerous media opportunities. She served as a host on Spike TV, was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated and appeared in commercials and music videos. In 2006, she published her autobiography, Danica: Crossing the Line. Preparing for her pos...

    Patrick married physical therapist Paul Edward Hospenthal in 2005. In January 2013, she filed for divorce. According to Sporting News NASCAR, Patrick stated that "My marriage is irretrievably broken and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation" in her divorce paperwork. Around that time, she revealed she was dating fellow stock car driver ...

  2. Apr 18, 2024 · Follow Danica. " I believe that each and every one of us has the power within ourselves to create the life that we really want. And I want to inspire you to go conquer your dreams, both professionally and personally. The Official Site of Danica Patrick.

  3. May 2, 2024 · Danica Patrick (born March 25, 1982, Beloit, Wisconsin, U.S.) is an American race car driver and the first woman to win an IndyCar championship event. Patrick’s racing career began with go-karts in her hometown of Beloit, Wisconsin, at age 10. At age 16, after national success in go-karts, Patrick left high school to race Formula Fords and ...

  4. Danica has launched the clothing line – Warrior by Danica Patrick, authored a book Pretty Intense, and is the sole proprietor of Somnium, a vineyard in Napa Valley, California. In addition to these passion projects, Danica also continues to do inspirational speaking engagements and she plans to build upon these initiatives in the coming years.

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  6. Jan 21, 2018 · Danica Patrick was unhappy much of her final season in NASCAR. Patrick revealed that and a lot more in this past week’s Joe Rogan Experience podcast. When asked how she felt during the 2017 season, Patrick admitted she was disillusioned at times. “A lot of negativity to some degree, and it feels like a grind a little bit,” she told Rogan.

  7. Oct 11, 2021 · Danica Patrick, right, completed the Boston Marathon on Monday wearing bib No. 500, a nod to the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500. Brian Snyder/Reuters. By Lauren McCarthy. Oct. 11, 2021. Danica ...

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