Patrick at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival
Danica Sue Patrick (born March 25, 1982) is an American auto racing driver, currently competing in the IndyCar Series, the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards, and the NASCAR Nationwide Series, as well as a model and advertising spokeswoman. Patrick was named the Rookie of the Year for both the 2005 Indianapolis 500 and the 2005 IndyCar Series season. With her win in the 2008 Indy Japan 300, Patrick became the first woman to win an Indy car race. Patrick currently drives the #7 GoDaddy.com Honda/Dallara for Andretti Autosport. In 2010, Patrick raced in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, driving the #7 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet Impala JR Motorsports part-time. She also has an equity stake in her #7 team. She placed 3rd in the 2009 Indianapolis 500, which was both a personal best for her at the track and the highest finish by a woman in the event's history.
Danica Patrick after qualifying for the 2007 Indianapolis 500
Patrick overcame a sometimes ill-handling racecar to finish sixth during Sunday's Indy 500, a remarkable turnaround after the star bashed her Andretti Autosport crew following a poor qualifying effort that left her frustrated and scared.
Her comments drew the ire of fans who are perhaps growing tired of Patrick constantly blaming everyone but herself when things don't go well.
She had a heart-to-heart with teammate Tony Kanaan following the incident, then accepted blame for criticizing her crew. If it rankled her crew, it didn't show.
Thanks to a series of nimble pit stops and some solid if not spectacular driving, Patrick ended up back in her usual spot at the treacherous 2.5-mile oval: inside the top 10.
Her comments drew the ire of fans who are perhaps growing tired of Patrick constantly blaming everyone but herself when things don't go well.
She had a heart-to-heart with teammate Tony Kanaan following the incident, then accepted blame for criticizing her crew. If it rankled her crew, it didn't show.
Thanks to a series of nimble pit stops and some solid if not spectacular driving, Patrick ended up back in her usual spot at the treacherous 2.5-mile oval: inside the top 10.
Simona de Silvestro, left, and Danica Patrick chat on the frontstretch before the start of the Indy 500.
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