Danica Patrick and the Indy 500
December 30, 2011
With just one month to go until the centennial anniversary of the Indy 500, Danica Patrick is counting down the moments until she gets another chance to make racing history by becoming the first woman to win the historic race. She has already made history as the first woman ever to lead laps during the 500, and she nearly won the race as a rookie in 2005.
She finished third in 2009, which is the highest ever for a female driver. Patrick said that she believes she will do well at Indy because she has always respected the Speedway, knowing that she must remain focused on every corner because the track can bit you, and anything can happen. The Speedway is the fastest track that professional drivers race on, and so one little mistake can easily put you into a wall.