AMERICA 250 WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Danica Patrick, first woman to win an IndyCar event nmcnair Jul 20, 2026 Jul 20, 2026 Updated Jul 30, 2026 Danica Patrick transitioned from IndyCar to NASCAR in 2012 won pole position for its biggest race, the Daytona 500, a year later. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save nmcnair As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. k9C ^mkAms2?:42 !2EC:4< C624965 E96 9:896DE =6G6=D @7 E96 >2=6\5@>:?2E65 H@C=5 @7 >@E@CDA@CED] k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAm%96 q6=@:E ?2E:G6 H6?E 7C@> 8@\<2CE C24:?8 2E 286 `_ E@ 364@>:?8 E96 7:CDE H@>2? E@ H:? 2? x?5Jr2C 492>A:@?D9:A 6G6?E 2E E96 u:C6DE@?6 x?5Jr2C b__ :? a__g] k^Am kAm!2EC:4< 3C@<6 D6G6C2= >@C6 32CC:6CD 5FC:?8 96C `c\J62C AC@76DD:@?2= C24:?8 42C66C E92E 492==6?865 DE6C6@EJA6D] x? a__d[ D96 3642>6 E96 7:CDE H@>2? E@ =625 E96 x?5:2?2A@=:D d__[ E96 D2>6 J62C D96 H@? x?5Jr2CVD C@@<:6 @7 E96 J62C 9@?@C] k^Am People are also reading… Prominent UW-Madison professor agrees to resign after investigation Lake Geneva Joint No. 1 School Board narrowly approves superintendent’s contract UW-Eau Claire joins UW system’s Direct Admit program IKEA store on Madison's Far West Side will consume 3 retail spaces Lake Geneva superintendent provides details about contract Gateway helps graduate help family Brewers 100% correct not to trade Logan Henderson for Tarik Skubal Sauna boat experience now available on Lake Como Lake Geneva Schools seeks mentors for 'Mini Badgers' program Busy week in Lake Geneva: Masquerade Ball & much more during Venetian Fest week, plus Willie Nelson returns to Alpine Valley School staff and volunteers to complete required training Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', dies at 36 Lake Geneva brush drop-off site, boat launch closed for Venetian Fest State advances sale of 2 Downtown Madison office buildings to developer East Troy Electric Railroad Museum to host Railfan Day kAm$96 EC2?D:E:@?65 E@ }p$rp# :? a_`a[ H96C6 D96 H@? A@=6 A@D:E:@? 7@C :ED 3:886DE C246[ E96 s2JE@?2 d__[ 2 J62C =2E6C] !2EC:4< H2D E96 7:CDE H@>2? E@ DE2CE 2 $AC:?E rFA C246 7C@> A@=6 A@D:E:@? 2?5 =625 2 =2A :? E96 s2JE@?2 d__] k^AmkAm!2EC:4< C6E:C65 7C@> C24:?8 :? a_`g[ 27E6C E92E J62C’D s2JE@?2 d__] k^Am +1 Patrick Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. nmcnair Author email Follow nmcnair Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular Prominent UW-Madison professor agrees to resign after investigation Dietram Scheufele’s departure follows an investigation completed in September 2025 into complaints filed by three female students. UW-Eau Claire joins UW system’s Direct Admit program Direct Admit aims to boost enrollment and graduation rates by automatically admitting eligible Wisconsin high school seniors to participating … IKEA store on Madison's Far West Side will consume 3 retail spaces The 54,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open later this fall between Target and Mounds Pet Food Warehouse. State advances sale of 2 Downtown Madison office buildings to developer The developer is proposing to renovate one of the aging GEF buildings on South Webster Street and demolish the other. Police chases put innocent drivers at risk The car crash victims never fled from police or committed a crime. They were on their way home, to an oil change or to a friend's house. Yet t… Watch Now: Related Video Top stories for Aug. 21, 2026 WisEye Morning Minute: Study Committee on Cryptocurrency WisEye Morning Minute: Study Committee on Cryptocurrency China: Robots box and dance at Beijing's 2026 World Robot Conference China: Robots box and dance at Beijing's 2026 World Robot Conference Top stories for Aug. 20, 2026 Top stories for Aug. 20, 2026 Watch Now: Related Video Top stories for Aug. 21, 2026 WisEye Morning Minute: Study Committee on Cryptocurrency WisEye Morning Minute: Study Committee on Cryptocurrency China: Robots box and dance at Beijing's 2026 World Robot Conference China: Robots box and dance at Beijing's 2026 World Robot Conference Top stories for Aug. 20, 2026 Top stories for Aug. 20, 2026
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Prominent UW-Madison professor agrees to resign after investigation Dietram Scheufele’s departure follows an investigation completed in September 2025 into complaints filed by three female students.
UW-Eau Claire joins UW system’s Direct Admit program Direct Admit aims to boost enrollment and graduation rates by automatically admitting eligible Wisconsin high school seniors to participating …
IKEA store on Madison's Far West Side will consume 3 retail spaces The 54,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open later this fall between Target and Mounds Pet Food Warehouse.
State advances sale of 2 Downtown Madison office buildings to developer The developer is proposing to renovate one of the aging GEF buildings on South Webster Street and demolish the other.
Police chases put innocent drivers at risk The car crash victims never fled from police or committed a crime. They were on their way home, to an oil change or to a friend's house. Yet t…
