Danica Patrick

Danica Sue Patrick (born March 25, 1982 in Beloit, Wisconsin) is an American auto racing driver, currently competing in the IndyCar Series. She was raised in Roscoe, Illinois. Patrick was named the Rookie of the Year for both the 2005 Indianapolis 500 and the 2005 IndyCar Series season. In May 2006, she published her autobiography, Danica: Crossing the Line. With her win in the 2008 Indy Japan 300, Patrick became the first woman to win an Indy car race. She also has an equity stake in her #7 team. Read Full Story

by Holly Cain Filed under: NASCAR Rumors , Danica Patrick INDIANAPOLIS — The timing of the latest round of Danica Patrick -to-NASCAR reports isn’t lost on those in the IndyCar world, where Thursday’s major announcement that IZOD will be the IndyCar Series’ first title sponsor in a decade has been forced to share headlines with its most famous driver’s likely part-time foray into stock cars. Recently crowned 2009 IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti — a former Andretti Green Racing teammate of Patrick’s — said Thursday he’s still confident she’s staying in IndyCar next season. “I believe she’ll be back in IndyCar next year and ... Read Full Story

Danica Patrick will be looking to repeat history. Ryan Briscoe is hoping to make his own at the Indy Japan 300, the second-to-last event of the 2009 IndyCar series. Briscoe has a 25-point lead over Dario Franchitti and could clinch his first series championship with a first or second-place finish in Saturday's race at the 1.5 mile Twin Ring Motegi oval. The 27-year-old Australian has three victories this season for Team Penske. His chances for the title here will also depend on where Target Chip Ganassi teammates Franchitti and Scott Dixon finish. Dixon, who is third in the standings, has never won here but ... Read Full Story

Biography for Danica Patrick Date of Birth 25 March 1982 , Beloit, Wisconsin, USA Birth NameDanica Sue Patrick NicknameDani Height5' 2" (1.57 m) Mini Biography Danica Patrick is the Rookie sensation of the Indy Racing League, driving for Rahal-Letterman racing, which is co-owned by racing legend Bobby Rahal , and "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)'s David Letterman . Born in Wisconsin, she currently resides in Arizona with her miniature schnauzer "Billy" and her husband, physical therapist Paul Hospenthal. When she isn't racing around the track at speeds up to 229 mph, she enjoys traveling, yoga, and spending time with her family and friends.IMDb ... Read Full Story

Personal Quotes I'm a race car driver, and I'm a very competitive one. Everybody loves to cheer for the under dog, and I definitely am, I'm a rookie. "I drive pretty fast even on the highway in my Lamborghini. I don't like to drive at enormous top speed, but I do like to drive a little bit faster than everyone else. So if everybody on the highway is doing 80, I'll do 82 or something, and if people are driving 60, I'll want to do 62. I think there's something in my blood, in my instincts, that makes me want to overtake." (Newsweek, Sept. ... Read Full Story