Danica Patrick is a professional racecar driver turned pop culture icon. She set several records for women drivers including becoming the first female to lead the Indy 500 as well as the first woman to win the pole position at the Daytona 500. Danica was the fourth woman to race in the Indianapolis 500 where she placed 4th, the highest for a female driver. She began competing in go-kart racing at a young age, winning numerous regional titles and the World Karting Association Grand National Championship for three years. She started her racecar racing career in England, garnering attention for a second place finish during the Formula Ford Festival at the Brands Hatch road course. Her finish was the highest recorded finish for an American during the event. She made a splash when she started to compete in the US. Danica was named Rookie of the Year at the Indy Racing League Championship and made history in 2008 for becoming the first woman to win a Indy Car race. Her on-track accolades coupled with her youth and good looks have transformed her into a pop culture icon. She has appeared on the covers of Sports Illustrated, SHAPE and even the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Danica made a cameo appearance in the music video, Show Me What You Got, by Grammy Award winning artist, Jay-Z. She has made numerous guest appearances on television including serving as a host on Spike TV and also being featured in The Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Danica has also starred in several GoDaddy.com television ads, which have premiered during the Super Bowl. She published her autobiography, Danica: Crossing the Line. With gender aside, Danica is a superb racecar driver. She continues to make heads turn one way or another. Danica Patrick is an inspirational role model to millions of people around the world. She is proof positive that with hard work, determination & courage, no goal is unattainable and anything is possible. Speech Topics Include: · Leadership & Motivation · Pushing Yourself To The Limits · Pursuing Your Dreams · Goal-Setting · Overcoming Failure to Achieve Success