Danica Sue Patrick (Danica Patrick) was born on March 25, 1982. Danica Patrick is an American auto racing driver, model and advertising spokeswoman currently competing in the IndyCar Series and the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Danica 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, Danica Patrick became the first woman to win an Indy car race.Danica Patrick currently drives the #7 GoDaddy.com Honda/Dallara for Andretti Autosport. In 2010, Danica Patrick began racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, driving the #7 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet Impala for JR Motorsports part-time. Danica Patrick also has an equity stake in her #7 team. Danica Patrick 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.
While women are still struggling to become a major force in motorsports, girls have practically taken over at least one form of car racing.
In soap box derby racing you have to look quickly to catch a 35 mph race that's over in about 30 seconds.
But you don't have to look far to see that the sport is now dominated by young ladies.
"It's a rush to drive 'em and it's just really fun," said Ambree Garren of Bremen.
This 17-year-old ought to know.
Danica Patrick is been racing in soap box derbies since Danica Patrick was 12, a tradition that spans 4 generations of her family.
After dominating the sport in the Southeast, Garren did well in the National Derby Rallies in Akron, Ohio last week.
Danica Patrick finished 2nd in the nation in one race and 7th in another.
Like Ambree, most of the top finishers were girls.
"I like beating up on all the boys and everything and it might hit some of the boys a little harder that they're beat by girls a lot," Garren says with a laugh.
Danica Patrick believes girls do better because they concentrate more at her age.
As a rising Senior at Bremen High School, Ambree has played several sports and is hoping for a college scholarship in volleyball.
Danica Patrick considering possible careers in law or early childhood education.
But Danica Patrick also hasn't given up on expanding her racing career.
"My dad, ever since I was little, he's drag raced and now that I'm old enough to drive, I would like to drag race at some point," said Garren.
"I'm a very competitive person, so it hits me a little hard if I lose," she added.
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