Motor racing-Patrick becomes first woman IRL winner

[Nitrogenica]

Reuters UK Sun Apr 20, 2008 3:06pm BST

TOKYO, April 20 (Reuters) - American Danica Patrick became the first woman to win a race in the Indy Racing League (IRL) on Sunday, powering to victory in the Indy Japan 300 race.

The 26-year-old won by almost six seconds from Helio Castroneves after the race favorites were forced to pit for fuel in the closing laps in Motegi's Twin Ring Circuit.

"It's been a long time coming -- finally," Patrick told reporters. "This is fabulous. My team called it perfectly for me."

More here: http://uk.reuters.com/article/UK_MOTORSPORT/idUKT29346420080420



Congratulations Danica!

[liberal N proud]

1. I have been rooting for her since she almost won the Indy 500 a few years back

[Red Zelda]

2. Totally a class act.

[reformedrethug]

3. My daughters

and I have met her, and had our pictures taken with her before last year's Honda 200 at Mid Ohio. She IS a class act and took the time to sign the autographs and talk to both girls.

[kestrel91316]

4. Cute kid. One tough cookie, too.

One more milestone for women - one more glass ceiling shattered!

GO, DANICA!!!!