The Stunning Transformation Of Danica Patrick

Patrick was a mainstay in the racing world for many years, with Grand Tour Nation reporting she was named as one of Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People," featured on the covers of the 2008 and 2009 Sports Illustrated swimsuit editions, appeared in a record-setting 14 Super Bowl commercials, and even became the first female host of ESPN's Sports Award. She's been passionate about racing since receiving a go kart as a gift at the age of 10, moving into road racing at just 16.

Patrick has broken many barriers over the course of her career, from leading her first Indianapolis 500 race by 19 laps, to becoming the first woman to win a major-league U.S. race after coming first at the IndyCar Series Japan 300 race. She became the first female driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series pole, simultaneously setting the fastest time. In 2015, Patrick broke the world record for the most top 10 finishes by any woman in NASCAR.