Danica Patrick

American auto racing driver Danica Sue Patrick was born on March 25, 1982 in Beloit, Wisconsin. A shining star in a sport traditionally governed and controlled by men, Danica Patrick found her way into the Indy Racing League by earning a spot on the Rahal Letterman Racing team in 2002.

Danica's love for all things speed started when she was just 10 years old after taking part in a go-karting lesson with her sister Brooke. She was quickly hooked on the sport, joining the World Karting Association and winning several championships shortly thereafter.

Throughout her adolescence, Danica continued to rise through the ranks of assorted racing leagues, and by 2002, she was able to secure a spot in the Indy Racing League.

As one of the most prominent female athletes of her generation (among the likes of Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, and Annika Sorenstam), Danica Patrick won at Twin Ring Motegi in the Indy Japan 300 on April 20, 2008, becoming the first woman to ever win an IndyCar race.

Danica made headlines in February 2008 when she posed for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

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• A Few Things We Wont Miss in the Off-Season - Admen Take Note

  
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  To a NASCAR fan there are few things more annoying than 50 single file laps in a row or a 1-hour rain delay on race day. But bad television commercials during the race might just trump all grievances.Its bad enough that there often seems to be more ad time than race time. But when those commericals are in ill taste or ...
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• France Talks Schedules, Bumps, Danica

  
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  By Jeff Hood | Senior WriterRacinToday.comHomestead, Fla. – NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France met with members of the media on Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway to discuss the current state of the sport.Among the highlights:Question: The drivers were critical over the bump-drafting rule at Talladega three weeks ...
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• Stewie Awards Nominees Announced

  
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• NASCAR: Hendrick – Danica no distraction

  
  Flagworld.com >> News — Authority: 455
  Rick Hendrick admits Danica Patrick could try out NASCAR in 2010 But he insists that talks of a move isn’t distracting his team from the job at hand. Jimmie Johnson’s victory was a refreshing change of pace for team owner Rick Hendrick, who didn’t field a single question about Danica Patrick in the postrace ...
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• HENDRICK SAYS NO DEAL WITH DANICA

  
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  Danica Patrick is coming to NASCAR, right? Done deal. Sure thing. No brainer ... right? Not so fast, says team owner Rick Hendrick. On Sunday Hendrick said he has no deal in place to bring the IndyCar star Patrick to NASCAR, and added that there is no certainty shell be driving stock cars next season. A deal ...
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• Hendrick denies having a deal with Patrick (AP)

  
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  AP – Rick Hendrick said Sunday he has no deal to bring IndyCar superstar Danica Patrick to NASCAR, and there’s no certainty she’ll even be driving stock cars next season. Originally posted here: (AP)"> (AP)">Hendrick denies having a deal with Patrick (AP)
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• Pat Tryson May Get Kicked Out of the Crew Chief Union

  
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• Minter: Not All Issues Mechanical

  
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• When Female Athletes Attack: The Most Gangsta Lady Jocks

  
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• Head2Head : Would you hire Danica Patrick?

  
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  Rumors were swirling at Texas Motor Speedway That Danica Patrick was close to signing with JR Motorsports to run part-time in the Nationwide Series. Nothing has been agreed to yet, but all season Patrick has shown interest in NASCAR and some, but not all, have shown interest in her. The question is, if you were ...
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• Danica Patrick in NASCAR?

  
  Online Gambling Blog - OnlineGambling.com — Authority: 123
  Everyone’s favorite racecar driver is back in the news, generating buzz over her rumored move to NASCAR.  She sparked these rumors some time ago by informally meeting with several teams after her Indy contract with Andretti Green Racing expired. Now the rumor mill is in overdrive as a two-year deal with Dale ...
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• IndyCar Boss Looks Down The Road

  
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  Indianapolis – Things are finally looking up for the IZOD IndyCar Series.As all good open-wheel fans know, the crushing 12-year conflict between the Indy Racing League and the now-defunct CART and Champ Car series ended just before the 2008 IndyCar season began, building hope for a new era of greater competition and ...
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• Bad sports, good sports: Allen Iverson just isn’t worth it anymore

  
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• Tony Stewart Friday Media Visit at Texas Motor Speedway

  
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  Tony Stewart met with media and discussed racing at Texas Motor Speedway, Danica Patrick, his views of the Talladega race and crash as an owner and driver, and more.KERRY THARP: Well pick up on our Chase driver press conferences here this afternoon, conclusion of the first Sprint Cup Series practice.Pleased to be ...
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• Drivers Put Out Welcome-Danica Mat

  
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  By John Sturbin | Senior WriterRacinToday.comFort Worth, Texas – If you are already weary of keeping up with the latest Danica Patrick-to-NASCAR buzz, imagine how an established Sprint Cup Series star feels.For instance, Carl Edwards, who didn’t sugar-coat his opinion about Danica’s reported contract ...
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• Female Drivers: Truths And Lies

  
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• NASCAR: Texas Preview

  
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• IRL Series timeline

  
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  Timeline of the IZOD IndyCar Series Since North American open-wheel racing unification under Indy Racing League sanctioning.   Feb. 22, 2008 Officials of the Indy Racing League and Champ Car World Series complete an agreement that will unify the sport under the IndyCar Series banner. Gerald Forsythe, co-owner ...
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