At the 2005 Indianapolis 500, 23-year-old Danica Patrick captured America's attention by nearly winning the race. Only the fourth woman ever to compete in the Indy 500, Patrick has proven to be a serious contender in the male-dominated field, although that is no surprise to those who have been following her rising career. Growing up in Illinois, Patrick began racing go-karts when she was 10 years old and has been a fierce competitor ever since. This detailed new biography offers insightful interviews and captivating photographs to tell the story of a determined young woman who defied conventions and outdistanced stereotypes to become a formidable race car driver in her own right.
ISBN: | 9780791091265 |
Publication date: | 29th February 2008 |
Author: | Tara Baukus Mello |
Publisher: | Chelsea House Publishers |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 71 pages |
Series: | Race Car Legends. Collector's Edition |
Genres: |
Sports |