She’s a better driver than you and she looks better nekkid

In the United States of America, it is perfectly legal for a woman to operate a motorised vehicle on the highways. Of course, there are no corners on America’s roads, so at the age of 16 Danica Patrick moved to England to learn how to turn the wheel, and became extremely popular on the Formula Ford and Formula Vauxhall circuits. The Wisconsin-born lass  then graduated to the IndyCar series, in which she has comepted since 2005.

Much like Nigel Mansell, Danica has shown a willingness to be marketed on her fabulous looks, hence she has appeared in many underdressed photoshoots. See more examples after the jump…

Despite being too attractive for most people to talk to or about, Danica has earned her detractors over the years. Some IndyCar drivers (fat ones) have complained that her low bodyweight gives her a competitive advantage - a bit like how being a good driver gives you a competitve advantage over someone who is not very good.

Grid Crasher extra:  Antifreeze adverts in this country just aren’t sexy enough. Our American friends have no such problem…

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