Danica Patrick has made racing history, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F1533187-daytona-500-qualifying-results-2013-pole-position-winners-leaders-and-analysis%3Fhpt%3Dhp_t1" target="_blank" target="_blank">becoming the first woman in the history of NASCAR</a> to win the pole for any race. Here, Patrick sits in her car during practice for the AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway in 2012 in Avondale, Arizona. This slide show looks back at Patrick's exciting career through the years.
Danica Patrick through the years —
Danica Patrick has made racing history, becoming the first woman in the history of NASCAR to win the pole for any race. Here, Patrick sits in her car during practice for the AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway in 2012 in Avondale, Arizona. This slide show looks back at Patrick's exciting career through the years.
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Patrick sits in her car during the Open Test in 2005 in Phoenix.
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Patrick sits in her car during the Open Test in 2005 in Phoenix.
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Patrick speaks with her crew during practice for the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in 2005 on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Patrick speaks with her crew during practice for the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in 2005 on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.
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From left: Vitor Meira, Patrick and Tony Kanaan pose for a photograph in 2005 in Times Square.
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From left: Vitor Meira, Patrick and Tony Kanaan pose for a photograph in 2005 in Times Square.
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Patrick looks on during Pole Day Qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 in 2005.
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Patrick looks on during Pole Day Qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 in 2005.
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Patrick waits during practice for the Bombardier Learjet 500 in 2005 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Patrick waits during practice for the Bombardier Learjet 500 in 2005 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Patrick rounds the track during practice for the Bombardier Learjet 500 in 2005.
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Patrick rounds the track during practice for the Bombardier Learjet 500 in 2005.
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Patrick is seen driving a Ferrari during the previews to the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in 2005 in Indianapolis.
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Patrick is seen driving a Ferrari during the previews to the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in 2005 in Indianapolis.
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Actor Patrick Dempsey and Danica Patrick make their presentation at the 13th Annual ESPY Awards at the Kodak Theatre in 2005 in Hollywood.
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Actor Patrick Dempsey and Danica Patrick make their presentation at the 13th Annual ESPY Awards at the Kodak Theatre in 2005 in Hollywood.
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Patrick poses for a photograph during a media day in 2006 in Homestead, Florida.
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Patrick poses for a photograph during a media day in 2006 in Homestead, Florida.
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Patrick walks the runway during a Marie Claire and Tissot fall fashion preview show at the Fashion Show Mall in 2006 in Las Vegas.
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Patrick walks the runway during a Marie Claire and Tissot fall fashion preview show at the Fashion Show Mall in 2006 in Las Vegas.
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Patrick drives during practice for the Argent Mortgage Indy Grand Prix in 2005 in Sonoma, California.
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Patrick drives during practice for the Argent Mortgage Indy Grand Prix in 2005 in Sonoma, California.
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Patrick prepares to get in her car during practice for the SunTrust Indy Challenge in 2007 in Richmond, Virginia.
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Patrick prepares to get in her car during practice for the SunTrust Indy Challenge in 2007 in Richmond, Virginia.
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Patrick prepares during practice for the Bombardier Learjet 550k in 2007 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Patrick prepares during practice for the Bombardier Learjet 550k in 2007 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Patrick waits to get in her car during practice for the SunTrust Indy Challenge in 2007 in Richmond, Virginia.
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Patrick waits to get in her car during practice for the SunTrust Indy Challenge in 2007 in Richmond, Virginia.
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Tony Kanaan, right, and Patrick celebrate after placing first and second in the Detroit Indy Grand Prix in 2007 in Detroit.
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Tony Kanaan, right, and Patrick celebrate after placing first and second in the Detroit Indy Grand Prix in 2007 in Detroit.
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Patrick is seen during practice for the ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt 225 in 2008 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Patrick is seen during practice for the ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt 225 in 2008 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Patrick gets ready for practice for the PEAK Antifreeze & Motor Oil Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County in 2008 in California.
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Patrick gets ready for practice for the PEAK Antifreeze & Motor Oil Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County in 2008 in California.
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Patrick walks the runway at the 10th Annual Gridiron Glamour Show in 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Patrick walks the runway at the 10th Annual Gridiron Glamour Show in 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Patrick poses with the trophy after winning the Bridgestone Indy Japan 300 Mile in 2008 in Motegi, Japan.
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Patrick poses with the trophy after winning the Bridgestone Indy Japan 300 Mile in 2008 in Motegi, Japan.
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Patrick poses for a portrait during media day at Barber Motorsports Park in 2009 in Leeds, Alabama.
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Patrick poses for a portrait during media day at Barber Motorsports Park in 2009 in Leeds, Alabama.
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Patrick waits during qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 in 2009.
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Patrick waits during qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 in 2009.
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Patrick in car No. 7 leads a group during the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 in 2010 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Patrick in car No. 7 leads a group during the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 in 2010 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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A detail shot of Patrick's shoes on the grid before the New England 200 in 2010 in Loudon, New Hampshire.
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A detail shot of Patrick's shoes on the grid before the New England 200 in 2010 in Loudon, New Hampshire.
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Patrick loses control of her car during the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 in 2010.
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Patrick loses control of her car during the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 in 2010.
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Patrick signs autographs during qualifying for the CARFAX 250 in 2010 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
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Patrick signs autographs during qualifying for the CARFAX 250 in 2010 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
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Patrick, left, drives next to Dan Wheldon during practice for the Cafes do Brasil Indy 300 in 2010 in Homestead, Florida. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2011%2F10%2F16%2Fus%2Findycar-crash">(Wheldon died in 2011 at the Las Vegas Indy 300).</a>
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Patrick, left, drives next to Dan Wheldon during practice for the Cafes do Brasil Indy 300 in 2010 in Homestead, Florida. (Wheldon died in 2011 at the Las Vegas Indy 300).
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Patrick attends an Auto Club Speedway and Tissot's event in 2010 in Hollywood.
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Patrick attends an Auto Club Speedway and Tissot's event in 2010 in Hollywood.
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Patrick pits during the Dollar General 300 in 2010 in Concord, North Carolina.
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Patrick pits during the Dollar General 300 in 2010 in Concord, North Carolina.
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Patrick poses for a photograph during a media day at Daytona International Speedway in 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Patrick poses for a photograph during a media day at Daytona International Speedway in 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Patrick waits in the rain while her car is covered during qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 in 2011.
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Patrick waits in the rain while her car is covered during qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 in 2011.
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Patrick speaks to a crew member in the garage at Daytona International Speedway in 2012.
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Patrick speaks to a crew member in the garage at Daytona International Speedway in 2012.
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Patrick gets out of her car after qualifying for the Daytona 500 in 2012.
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Patrick gets out of her car after qualifying for the Daytona 500 in 2012.
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Patrick sits in her car in the garage area during practice for the VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 in 2012 in Darlington, South Carolina.
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Patrick sits in her car in the garage area during practice for the VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 in 2012 in Darlington, South Carolina.
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Patrick drives during practice for the History 300 in 2012 in Concord, North Carolina.
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Patrick drives during practice for the History 300 in 2012 in Concord, North Carolina.
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Patrick drives as flames shoot from the back of her car after an incident in the AdvoCare 500 in 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.
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Patrick drives as flames shoot from the back of her car after an incident in the AdvoCare 500 in 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.
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Patrick applies make-up before an interview during the 2013 NASCAR media day at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, February 14, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Patrick applies make-up before an interview during the 2013 NASCAR media day at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, February 14, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Patrick speaks to the media after qualifying for the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 17, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Patrick speaks to the media after qualifying for the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 17, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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