Go-kart racing became a thing in the 1950s when boys would build them in the garage with their dads and then race them down the driveway. Today, the open-wheel, four-wheeled vehicles have their own circuit and for many, like Danica Patrick, it has become somewhat of a stepping stone to professional car racing.
According to ESPN, Danica and her younger sister, Brooke Patrick, both took an interest and with the help of their father, began racing the karts together. Brooke would eventually find her calling in physical therapy, while Danica knew she was where she belonged and quickly began snatching up first and second place prizes. She won not one, not two, but three World Karting Association Grand National Championships in a row, as per HotCars.
In 2018, Danica revisited her roots during an interview with Megyn Kelly on “Today.” After talking, the two squared off in a go-kart race around the studio. At the starting line, Kelly asked the former kart champion if she had any advice for her. Danica replied, “I mean, I would say the um… no, I don’t want you to beat me.” Believe it or not, Kelly got the jump on Danica and though there was one time when the pro racer had the lead, Kelly took the win.
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