225.597 MPH

*pictures taken without permission from danicaracing.com

363 kph...Thats how fast Danica Patrick was going around Indianapolis Curcuit during practice time!...the only female driver in this seasons IndyCar Series, she beat 32 guys to the pole position on Sunday's race...2005 Bombardier Rookie Of The Year, Danica is now my latest motorsports idol !...some of her achievements to date:

Most Memorable
- Finished second at the 2000 Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch in England – the highest finish by an American in the event.
- First female driver to earn a pole position and podium finish in Toyota Atlantic history.


2004
- Finished third in Toyota Atlantic Championship for Rahal Letterman Racing.
- Earned 10 top-five finishes in 12 races, including a best finish of second at Portland.
- Earned first career pole position at Portland, becoming the first female driver to win pole position in Toyota Atlantic.

2003
- Finished sixth in Toyota Atlantic Championship for Team Rahal.
- Earned five top-five finishes, including a best finish of second at Miami.
- Became first female driver in series history to finish on podium with three place at Monterrey, Mexico.

2002
- Won pro division of Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race at Long Beach Grand Prix from pole position.
- Signed multi-year driving contract with Team Rahal and named driver for team's 2003 Toyota Atlantic series program.
- Competed in five Barber Dodge Pro Series events for Team Rahal with best finish of fourth (Vancouver).

2001
- Competed in British Zetek Formula Ford Championship.
- Earned Gorsline Scholarship Award, given to top upcoming road-racing driver.

2000
- Competed in British Zetek Formula Ford Championship for Andy Welch and European Formula Ford Series for Haywood Racing.
- Finished second at the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch, England – the highest finish by an American in the event.

1999
- Finished ninth in British Formula Vauxhall Championship.

1998
- Made European debut in Formula Vauxhall Winter Series.
- Competed in a limited karting schedule while attending Formula Ford Racing School in Canada.

1997
- Won two World Karting Association Grand National Championships (HPV and Yamaha Lite classes.)
- Won WKA Summer National Championship in Yamaha Lite Class.
- Finished 10th in Elk Constructors Championship Formula A.

1996
- Won WKA Manufacturers Cup titles in Yamaha Junior and Restricted Junior classes, WKA Grand National Championship in Yamaha Restricted Junior class and five WKA regional titles.
- Won 39 of 49 feature karting events.

1995 - Won WKA regional titles in Yamaha Restricted Junior and US820 classes.

1994
- Won WKA Manufacturers Cup title in Yamaha Sportsman class, WKA Grand National Championship in Yamaha class and two WKA regional titles (Yamaha Sportsman and US820 classes).

1993
- Finished second in WKA Midwest Sprint Series in both Yamaha and US820 classes. Finished fourth in WKA Manufacturers Cup points in Yamaha Sportsman class.

1992
- Began racing go-karts.

DANICA's 2005 INDYCAR BEAST

HONDA hi3r ENGINE:
Engine Type:	Normally aspirated, fuel-injected, aluminum alloy block V-8
Displacement:	3.5 liters (213.6 cubic inches)
Horsepower:	650+ horsepower at 10,300 rpm (IRL mandated rev limit)
Valve Train:	Dual overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder
Crankshaft:	Alloy steel, five main bearing caps
Pistons:	Forged aluminum alloy
Connecting Rods:	Machined alloy steel
Engine Management:	Motorola / Zytek
Ignition System:	Motorola / Zytek
Lubrication:	Dry sump
Cooling:	Single water pump

Other Interesting Facts
- favourite actor(s): Adam Sandler (me too!)
- favourite tv show(s): David Letterman (me too!)
- favourite clothes: Guys briefs and a long sleeve t-shirt
- she's only a year older than me

and she's

- 5 foot 1 (hehe)

All i can say is WOWEEYOO!!!!!

Check Out Danica Here:

danicaracing.com

indycar.com