
Danica Sue Patrick is an American former professional racing driver. She is the most successful American female open-wheel racing driver. Her win in Indy Japan 300 in 2008 was her first victory. With the permission of her parents, she dropped out of high school and relocated to the United Kingdom in 1998 to pursue her career. Patrick participated in Formula Vauxhall, Formula Ford before returning to the United States in 2001. In 2002, she participated in five Barber Dodge Pro Series races together with Rahal Letterman racing. Patrick then raced in the Toyota Atlantic Series for the following two seasons. She placed third in the championship standings in the 2004 season. In the process, she became the first woman to win a position in the series. She was awarded the Rookie of the Year in both the 2005 Indianapolis 500 and the 2005 IndyCar Series. She continued to improve by joining Rahal Letterman Racing (2006) and Andretti Green Racing (2007). In 2008, Patrick followed up her Japan win to finish sixth overall in the overall drivers' standings. She then improved to finish fifth in the driver's standings the following season. It was her highest result at the Indianapolis 500 and a career-high for Patrick. Patrick's overall form declined during 2010, but she still managed two-second-places at oval tracks before leaving IndyCar following the 2011 season to focus exclusively on stock car racing.
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