About the Book
On May 29, 2005, a 23-year-old Danica Patrick became the first female driver to lead a lap at the Indy 500. It was just one of many firsts for a young woman who began karting at the age of 10 when her younger sister decided to give up on racing. After vying for the pole during qualifying, Danica boldly took the lead at Turn One with 11 laps remaining from eventual winner Dan Wheldon before finishing fourth. Her month of May at the Brickyard caught the imagination of the American public and Danica Mania was born. This book offers a close-up look at Danica starting with her karting days, then her move to England at 16 to advance her racing career in Formula Fords. The story details the mishaps that cost her first place at the 2005 Indy 500 and the growing successes of her rookie year in the IRL circuit, which resulted in being named rookie of the year versus two other experienced and talented first-year drivers also behind the wheel for veteran teams.
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