Racecar Driver Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick’s need for speed developed while she was still racing go-karts. As soon as she went pro, she set a new standard for female drivers everywhere. But it wasn’t until she became the first woman to ever win an Indy 300 race that she was elevated to legendary status.
Over the span of seven years, she participated in 191 races and had achieved seven top-ten spots. She was ranked 47th overall in the 2018 season before stepping away from competitive racing for good. Thanks to numerous endorsement deals, Danica has a net worth of around $80 million. Not too bad for someone the naysayers deemed a “publicity stunt.”