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Fame Burst

Famous Female Race Car Drivers

Author

Andrew Henderson

Updated on May 21, 2026

Birthdate: March 25, 1982

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Beloit, Wisconsin, United States

Danica Patrick, the first female driver to clinch an IndyCar series win, became the Rookie of the Year at the 2005 Indianapolis 500 and the 2005 IndyCar Series and later joined stock-car racing with the NASCAR Nationwide Series. She owns a wine brand and an athleisure line, and supports DRIVE4COPD.