Saturday, April 29, 2006
Danica Patrick: Crossing the Line review
Patrick, Danica, Danica Patrick: Crossing the Line. Danica Patrick's life moves at 220 mph. She drives every race and lives every day like she has something to prove -- and she does. This 5-foot 2-inch, 100-pound woman, has had to qualify a little quicker and race a little faster than the boys. And this is just to earn all those guys respect or she would otherwise be given if she weren't the "girl on the track, driving the princess mobile." She's had to defend herself, her skill, her ability, and her gender. She and no other professional IndyCar driver is a joke. Even the IndyCar drivers who stay at the back of the pack are skilled and capable, but the back of the pack is the last place that she wants to be -- on the track or in life. She is a small-town girl from Beloit, WI. And she has had a big-boy dream and a family who helped her believe that anything was possible. Her drive and hard work is paying off and keeps showing people, you can do whatever you set your mind to, that you can rise to any challenge, and that what makes you different is what makes you great. In this great new book Danica Patrick in Crossing the line shares it all. She shares secrets and stories, tales from the track, and insights into her personal life that reveal the spirit and drive packed into this all-star athlete and woman. From the start on the first go-kart at age ten through her sensational rookie season that turned Indy racing in "Danica Mania", she invites readers into her life. She takes us through her early racing years, competing against the boys she now beats as men, and her livestyle in England, battling insults, homesickness, and injury. She talks about havine the best crew, all the support that Bobby Rahal shows her, and adjusting to the frenetic pace and attention of "Danica mania." Through all this, she's been blessed with a close-knit family and has been fortunate enough to find true love. She competes on a man's level and in a man's sport. This book details her extraordinary rise from a ten-year-old go-kart champion to a twenty-three-year-old Indy star, and her unique perspective on how to compete in life, how to stand out, and how to get the respect and attention we deserve
Danica Patrick promotes her new book!
Tune in to Danica Patrick while she start promoting her new book
May 1
"Today Show" on NBC (segment time TBD; show is 7-9 a.m. EDT)
"Centerstage with Michael Kay" on the YES Network (10:30 a.m. EDT)
"Inside Edition" (syndicated)
"Showbiz Tonight" on CNN Headline News (segment between 7-8 p.m. EDT)
May 2
"The Early Show" on CBS (segment time TBD; show is 7:30-9 a.m. EDT)
"WCBS2 This Morning" on WCBS New York (10:10-10:20 a.m. EDT)
"Cold Pizza" on ESPN2 (segment between 11 a.m.-noon)
"Video Views" on Business Week (taping)
May 3
"WB11 Morning News" on WPIX New York (7 a.m. EDT)
"Fox & Friends" on Fox Network (7:30 a.m. EDT)
"Live with Regis and Kelly" (syndicated; taped segment)
"The Late Show with David Letterman" on CBS (11:30 p.m. EDT)
“Danica Patrick: Crossing the Line,” which was written with Laura Morton in the off-season, chronicles her life with tales from the track and insights into her personal life. Other book signings will be held from 7-8 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 555 12th St. NW in Washington on May 4 and from 7-8 p.m. at Borders, 8675 River Crossing Blvd. in Indianapolis on May 7.
Danica Patrick signing autographs
Danica Patrick signing autographs on a hats in Tokyo. That's right danica patrick looking hot in indy tokyo 300 signing autographs on hats.
How tall is Danica Patrick?
Danica Patrick look at this picture it makes the Asian's look big! This just proves that Danica Patrick is short.
Do you know how tall Danica Patrick is?
A.) 4'11
B.) 5'0
C.) 5'2
D.) 5'3
Answer: C.) 5'2
Danic Patrick racing in tokyo grocery store
Here is Patrick in a race in a grocery store in Tokyo. Yes, that's right danica patrick racing in a grocery store with not car number 16, but a grocery cart only to see who can get as close to the weight of 5 helmets in there grocery cart. Sorry to say she lost, and was way off the market of 5 helmets weight. Though danica patrick go to a grocery to race for things!
Danica Patrick, meets with school children in Tokyo
Danica Patrick had a chance of meeting more than 100 children that gathered into a large tent at Twin Ring Motegi, saying “hello, hello” to anyone and everyone.
The 100 school children all dressed up on their blue and yellow Lily Vale Primary School uniforms launched thoughts of a Cub Scout pack. The field trip was to take in the action at the racetrack and hear a few words – in Japanese and English – from 2005 Bombardier Rookie of the Year Danica Patrick.
“Seeing you make me wish I had your uniforms growing up,” she said through an interpreter.
Patrick relayed to the grade-schoolers how she began competitive karting and reached one of her goals of competing in the IndyCar Series.
IndyCar Series Merchandise
Indy Racing League Thomas Scheckter 2 Sided T-Shirt, Silk Screened
“I followed my dream. It wasn’t easy but now I’m here,” she said. “So always follow your dreams.”
Earlier in the week, Patrick joined reigning IndyCar Series champion Dan Wheldon and Kosuke Matsuura for a few promotional appearances in Tokyo and Utsonomiya. Also, Andretti Green Racing drivers Tony Kanaan, Marco Andretti and Bryan Herta visited grade schools in and around Motegi.
IndyCar Series drivers Buddy Lazier and Roger Yasukawa delighted about 150 youngsters during a Racing For Kids visit to Yanagisawa Children’s Clinic in Tokyo.
They signed autographs, posed for pictures and handed out Racing For Kids baseball caps. It was the charity’s second visit to the Yanagisawa Clinic and fourth appearance in Tokyo in as many years.
“The kids certainly enjoyed it,” Yasukawa said. “Kids are the same everywhere you go, so they enjoyed seeing us.”
The 100 school children all dressed up on their blue and yellow Lily Vale Primary School uniforms launched thoughts of a Cub Scout pack. The field trip was to take in the action at the racetrack and hear a few words – in Japanese and English – from 2005 Bombardier Rookie of the Year Danica Patrick.
“Seeing you make me wish I had your uniforms growing up,” she said through an interpreter.
Patrick relayed to the grade-schoolers how she began competitive karting and reached one of her goals of competing in the IndyCar Series.
IndyCar Series Merchandise
Indy Racing League Thomas Scheckter 2 Sided T-Shirt, Silk Screened
“I followed my dream. It wasn’t easy but now I’m here,” she said. “So always follow your dreams.”
Earlier in the week, Patrick joined reigning IndyCar Series champion Dan Wheldon and Kosuke Matsuura for a few promotional appearances in Tokyo and Utsonomiya. Also, Andretti Green Racing drivers Tony Kanaan, Marco Andretti and Bryan Herta visited grade schools in and around Motegi.
IndyCar Series drivers Buddy Lazier and Roger Yasukawa delighted about 150 youngsters during a Racing For Kids visit to Yanagisawa Children’s Clinic in Tokyo.
They signed autographs, posed for pictures and handed out Racing For Kids baseball caps. It was the charity’s second visit to the Yanagisawa Clinic and fourth appearance in Tokyo in as many years.
“The kids certainly enjoyed it,” Yasukawa said. “Kids are the same everywhere you go, so they enjoyed seeing us.”
Danica Patrick 2006 Celebrity Pet Calendar
2006 Celebrity Pet Calendar Donations to Benefit Dogs and Cats of the South
100% of donations raised from ARF’s 2006 Celebrity Pet Calendar will be donated to help save the abandoned and injured dogs and cats left orphaned as a result of Hurricane Katrina in the flood ravaged southern United States.
Headliners from the world of music, all-star athletes and top-flight entertainers are appearing in ARF's 2006 celebrity pet calendar.
Danica Patrick with Samson
These beautiful, full-color calendars are sponsored by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company in an effort to support ARF. Photographs in the calendar feature each star with one or more animals.
A donation of $10.00 will ensure your receipt of a complimentary calendar.
We're sorry, but due to the exorbitant cost of shipping outside of the United States, we are unable to fulfill calendar orders from other countries.
Featured in the 2006 ARF
Celebrity Calendar
Dean Cain
Hilary Duff
Vivica Fox
Felicity Huffman
Vicki Lawrence
Masiela Lusha
William H. Macy
Danica Patrick
Julie Roberts
Charlotte Ross
Warren Sapp
Nicollette Sheridan
So Taguchi
Friday, April 14, 2006
DANICA PATRICK EARNS US SPORTS ACADEMY AWARDS
DANICA PATRICK EARNS US SPORTS ACADEMY AWARDS
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, Jan. 2, 2006 -- Danica Patrick made history last May by becoming the first woman to lead the Indianapolis 500, a performance that was remembered by sports fans and media during year-end awards voting.
Patrick, who became the highest-finishing woman ever in the Indianapolis 500, was named Female Athlete of the Year by the United States Sports Academy after dominating a worldwide Internet election hosted by usatoday.com. Patrick also was runner-up in media voting for the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year, trailing only golf superstar Annika Sorenstam.
Patrick also ranked No. 6 among 30 athletes in fan voting at ESPN.com in the "Who Was The Ultimate Face of 2005, SportsNation?" poll.
IndyCar® Series rookie Patrick electrified the sports world in May after qualifying fourth for the 89th Indianapolis 500, leading three times for 19 laps and finishing fourth after a thrilling late-race duel with eventual winner Dan Wheldon. She was named JPMorgan Chase Bank Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year.
The Athlete of the Year is the culmination of the Sports Academy's year-long Athlete of the Month program, which recognizes the accomplishments of men and women in any sport around the globe on a monthly basis. Tennis star Kim Clijsters finished second in the women's balloting, followed by Sorenstam.
In the AP poll, other athletes receiving votes behind Sorenstam and Patrick included tennis players Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams and Clijsters, golfer Michelle Wie, swimmer Natalie Coughlin and basketball player Sheryl Swoopes.
The ESPN.com poll asked fans to vote on the athletes who made the biggest headlines in 2005. The only athletes to finish ahead of Patrick were, in order, NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens, cyclist Lance Armstrong, football player Reggie Bush, basketball player Ron Artest and football coach Charlie Weis.
In another salute to Patrick's performance at Indianapolis, FOX NASCAR analyst Darrell Waltrip named the 89th Indianapolis 500 as the Race of the Year in his year-end column for foxsports.com.
Three-time NASCAR champion Waltrip wrote: "We've all talked about the exciting races of the year in NASCAR, but one of the most exciting races that I saw in 2005 was the Indy 500 with Danica Patrick leading and finishing fourth. It was as good as it gets. She spun out and had trouble in the pits, but she was there at the end of the day when it was time to decide who was going to win the race. She battled it out with eventual race winner Dan Wheldon and three or four of the top drivers in the series to see who was going to go to victory lane. It was as good a race as I've seen.
"Of course, the IRL cars put on an incredible show any time they go to the mile-and-a-half tracks, but Danica's Indy 500 was one race that got me really excited. It was the lead-in to the Coca-Cola 600 on FOX so I sat and watched it, and I thought it was a pretty exciting race."
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, Jan. 2, 2006 -- Danica Patrick made history last May by becoming the first woman to lead the Indianapolis 500, a performance that was remembered by sports fans and media during year-end awards voting.
Patrick, who became the highest-finishing woman ever in the Indianapolis 500, was named Female Athlete of the Year by the United States Sports Academy after dominating a worldwide Internet election hosted by usatoday.com. Patrick also was runner-up in media voting for the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year, trailing only golf superstar Annika Sorenstam.
Patrick also ranked No. 6 among 30 athletes in fan voting at ESPN.com in the "Who Was The Ultimate Face of 2005, SportsNation?" poll.
IndyCar® Series rookie Patrick electrified the sports world in May after qualifying fourth for the 89th Indianapolis 500, leading three times for 19 laps and finishing fourth after a thrilling late-race duel with eventual winner Dan Wheldon. She was named JPMorgan Chase Bank Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year.
The Athlete of the Year is the culmination of the Sports Academy's year-long Athlete of the Month program, which recognizes the accomplishments of men and women in any sport around the globe on a monthly basis. Tennis star Kim Clijsters finished second in the women's balloting, followed by Sorenstam.
In the AP poll, other athletes receiving votes behind Sorenstam and Patrick included tennis players Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams and Clijsters, golfer Michelle Wie, swimmer Natalie Coughlin and basketball player Sheryl Swoopes.
The ESPN.com poll asked fans to vote on the athletes who made the biggest headlines in 2005. The only athletes to finish ahead of Patrick were, in order, NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens, cyclist Lance Armstrong, football player Reggie Bush, basketball player Ron Artest and football coach Charlie Weis.
In another salute to Patrick's performance at Indianapolis, FOX NASCAR analyst Darrell Waltrip named the 89th Indianapolis 500 as the Race of the Year in his year-end column for foxsports.com.
Three-time NASCAR champion Waltrip wrote: "We've all talked about the exciting races of the year in NASCAR, but one of the most exciting races that I saw in 2005 was the Indy 500 with Danica Patrick leading and finishing fourth. It was as good as it gets. She spun out and had trouble in the pits, but she was there at the end of the day when it was time to decide who was going to win the race. She battled it out with eventual race winner Dan Wheldon and three or four of the top drivers in the series to see who was going to go to victory lane. It was as good a race as I've seen.
"Of course, the IRL cars put on an incredible show any time they go to the mile-and-a-half tracks, but Danica's Indy 500 was one race that got me really excited. It was the lead-in to the Coca-Cola 600 on FOX so I sat and watched it, and I thought it was a pretty exciting race."
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