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Khatir Soltani
DANICA'S ROAD TO INDYCAR SERIES

2004
● Finished third in Toyota Atlantic series standings driving for Rahal Letterman Racing.
● Became first female to lead in points when she led the standings after the Portland race.
● Recorded 10 top-five finishes in 12 races, including a best finish of second at Portland.
● Earned first career pole position at Portland to become first female driver to win a Toyota Atlantic series pole position.

2003
● Finished sixth in Toyota Atlantic series standings driving for Team Rahal.
● Earned five top-five finishes, including best finish of second at Miami.
● Became first female driver in series history to finish on podium with third-place at Monterrey, Mexico.

2002
● Won pro division of Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race at Long Beach Grand Prix from pole position.
● Signed with Team Rahal and named driver for team's 2003 Toyota Atlantic series program.
● Competed in five Barber Dodge Pro Series events for Team Rahal with best finish of fourth (Vancouver).

2001
● Competed in British Zetek Formula Ford Championship.
● Earned Gorsline Scholarship Award, given to top upcoming road-racing driver.

2000
● Competed in British Zetek Formula Ford Championship for Andy Welch and European Formula Ford Series for Haywood Racing.
● Finished second at the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch, England, the highest finish by an American in the event.

1999
● Finished ninth in British Formula Vauxhall Championship.

1998
● Made European debut in Formula Vauxhall Winter Series.
● Competed in a limited karting schedule while attending Formula Ford Racing School in Canada.

Early Career

Competed in kart racing, winning several World Karting Association Regional, National and Grand National championships.
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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