Danica Patrick

Birthdate 3/25/1982
Birthplace Beloit, Wis.
Hometown Phoenix, Ariz.

2005
Won Rookie of the Year honors in the Indianapolis 500 and the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series. Earned three pole positions and recorded best finishes of fourth at Motegi, Japan and Indianapolis. Became the first woman to lead the Indianapolis 500, where she led a total of 19 laps.

2004
Finished third in the Toyota Atlantic championship with 10 top-five finishes and one pole position in 12 races.

2003
Finished sixth in Toyota Atlantic championship with best result of second at Miami. Became first woman in series history to finish on the podium with a third-place performance in the season-opener at Monterrey, Mexico.

2002
Won pro division of Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race at Long Beach. Competed in five Barber Dodge Pro Series events with a best finish of fourth.

2001
Competed in British Zetec Formula Ford Championship.

2000
Competed in British Zetec Formula Ford Championship. Finished second in the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch, becoming the highest-finishing American driver in event history.