Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick (born March 25 1982) is an American auto racer and model. She is the first female to win an IndyCar Series race.[2] She also has the highest finish by a woman in the Indianapolis 500 in third place.[3] She is currently competing in the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series and the IndyCar Series. In the 2013 Daytona 500, Patrick became the first woman in the Sprint Cup to earn pole position,[4] and led a few laps, also a first for female drivers. Patrick finished 8th, the highest by a female. [5] Patrick was born in Beloit, Wisconsin.
| Danica Patrick | |||||||
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 Patrick at the 2017 Camping World 500 | |||||||
| Born | March 25, 1982 Beloit, Wisconsin, USA | ||||||
| Height | 157 cm[1] | ||||||
| Weight | 45 kg[1] | ||||||
| Achievements | Multiple firsts for women in American auto racing, including first to win an IndyCar Series race, first to clinch a pole position in the NASCAR Cup Series and the most starts, laps led, and top-tens in the NASCAR Cup Series. Highest finish by a woman in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500. One of only 14 drivers to have led both races. | ||||||
| Awards | 2005 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year 2005 IndyCar Series season Rookie of the Year IndyCar Series Most Popular Driver 2005–2010 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Most Popular Driver | ||||||
| NASCAR Sprint Cup Series statistics | |||||||
| 191 races run over 7 years | |||||||
| [[{{{Previous_Year}}} NASCAR Nextel Cup Series|{{{Previous_Year}}}]] Sprint Cup position | 47th | ||||||
| Best Cup position | 24th (2015, 2016) | ||||||
| First race | 2012 Daytona 500 (Daytona) | ||||||
| Last race | 2018 Daytona 500 (Daytona) | ||||||
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Danica Patrick Media
Beloit, Wisconsin, where Patrick was born in 1982
Bobby Rahal (pictured in 2004) hired Patrick on a three-year contract to race for his team, Rahal Letterman Racing.
Patrick driving for Rahal Letterman Racing at the 2006 Indianapolis 500
Patrick at a post-season test session at Barber Motorsports Park in October 2007
Patrick won her first race at the 2008 Indy Japan 300 and became the first woman to win an IndyCar Series event.
Patrick's car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2009
Patrick racing for Andretti at the 2011 Indy Japan: The Final
Patrick during the 2018 Indianapolis 500
Patrick during her only ARCA start in 2010
Patrick driving for JR Motorsports at the 2012 Sargento 200
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Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nelson, Murry R. (May 23, 2013). American Sports: A History of Icons, Idols and Ideas. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO. p. 1011. ISBN 978-0-313-39753-0. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
- ↑ "Danica Patrick Makes History With Indy Japan 300 Win". Fox News. 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ "Danica Patrick's Top 12 Moments". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on 2012-08-19. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ "Danica Patrick wins pole for NASCAR's Daytona 500". Huffington Post. 2013-02-17. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
- ↑ "Danica Patrick finishes eighth in Daytona 500". USA Today. 2013-02-24. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
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