Danica Patrick
In the history of American open-wheel racing, Danica Patrick was the most successful woman. Prior to retiring, the racecar driver was dominant in her sport. Her 2008 win in the Indy Japan 300 was the only IndyCar Series win by a woman. Patrick, a widely recognized athlete, has become an icon of pop culture through her talent and her looks. Not only did she work in film and TV, she was also a cover model for magazines such as FHM, Sports Illustrated, TV Guide, and ESPN: The Magazine.