Danica Patrick becomes first female to win IndyCar race on this day in 2008

Published: April 20, 2024, 11:19 a.m.

On April 20, 2008, Danica Patrick won the Indy Japan 300 at Twin Ring Motegi in Motegi, Japan. She was the first female winner of an IndyCar race.

IRL driver Danica Patrick points to her pit crew during practice for the Iowa Corn Indy 250 at the Iowa Speedway.
IRL driver Danica Patrick during practice for the Iowa Corn Indy 250 at the Iowa Speedway.
IRL driver Danica Patrick during practice for the Iowa Corn Indy 250 at the Iowa Speedway.
IRL driver Danica Patrick on pit road during practice for the Iowa Corn Indy 250 at the Iowa Speedway.
IRL driver Danica Patrick during practice for the Iowa Corn Indy 250 at the Iowa Speedway.
IRL driver Danica Patrick (right) races ahead of Dan Wheldon during the Peak Antifreeze and Motor Oil Indy 300 at Chicagoland Speedway.
IRL driver Danica Patrick prior to the Iowa Corn Indy 250 at the Iowa Speedway.
IRL driver Danica Patrick during the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.