Woman to Woman: Alexandra Straub Interviews Rising Open-Wheel Star Danica Patrick

More recently, Patrick became the first woman to place on the podium (top three) in the 30-year history of the Atlantic series with her third place finish in Monterrey, Mexico. Now

Patrick became the first woman to place on the podium in the 30-year history of the Atlantic series with her third place finish in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press)

Patrick has returned for her second year with Team Rahal to compete in the Toyota Atlantic Championship. Patrick still pilots the Argent Mortgage Company Toyota/Swift, but now she is joined by 18-year-old Rahal teammate Christ Festa.

Becoming a Toyota Atlantic champion and then continuing on to compete in a

While a fierce competitor on the track, Danica is down-to-earth, humorous and a generally amiable person off the track. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press)

higher level open-wheel series such as Champ Car or the Indy Racing League (IRL), requires the same level of determination that has made her competitive in Atlantics. Success requires focus, talent and a whole lot of heart; all of which Danica has.

I recently caught up to the rising-star at the Molson Indy Vancouver after 1st round qualification on Friday where she placed third, and asked her a few questions. She is a fierce competitor on the track but a down-to-earth, humorous and generally amiable person off the track.