History-Making Former Race Car Driver Danica Patrick Sizzled on the Shores of Florida
![Danica Patrick was photographed by Ben Watts in Singer Island, Fla. Danica Patrick was photographed by Ben Watts in Singer Island, Fla.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_794,h_446,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/si_swimsuit/01j3nxmvswedqdbvzwar.jpg)
Danica Patrick never fails to amaze, whether she’s zooming down the track or posing in front of the camera. Patrick is known for her super successful and historic career as a race car driver—her 2008 Indy Japan 300 victory is the only win by a woman in an IndyCar Series race.
The retired professional race car driver was featured in the 2008 SI Swimsuit Issue, and she brought a little piece of her career as a prop while posing for photographer Ben Watts in Singer Island, Fla. The Wisconsin native stepped out of her comfort zone by donning a few different little white string bikinis, but found solace in having her racing suit, helmet and gloves with her for certain photos.
“This type of shooting is actually really fun. I didn’t know how I would feeling coming in. I don't think I’ve ever really been in a straight swimsuit before for a photoshoot, so I was a little bit nervous but excited, too, because this is a big deal. I did the best to prepare. It [was] weird to be in a bathing suit and wearing racing boots or a suit,” she shared. “The Swimsuit Issue is something that everybody looks at. I’m so flattered because it’s such a unique and prestigious piece to be a part of.”
The 42-year-old returned to the fold for the 2009 magazine, and worked with visual artist Marlena Bielinska for an in-studio project.
Below are four phenomenal photos of the model from her SI Swimsuit photo shoot in Florida.