The DRIVE4COPD Race Team

Go Daddy and NASCAR Nationwide Series™ driver Danica Patrick, the first woman to win a major closed-course auto race, brings racing talent and a fresh image to the racetrack. The record-breaking athlete began racing go-karts at age 10 before she even had a driver's license. She jumpstarted her career overseas and made history with the highest-ever finish for a woman.

Since then, Danica's career has been on the fast track with considerable wins and high-profile endorsements. Throughout her career, she has received numerous industry awards and honors. Anticipation is high for her this year as she competes in the NASCAR Nationwide Series™ for the first time.

Now, she's driving people to learn about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in memory of her grandmother who died from emphysema, a form of the disease. Danica remembers how her grandmother struggled to breathe and the impact that had on her life. She is determined to help others recognize signs of the disease and take action to breathe better. So she's raising awareness for COPD as the leading ambassador for the DRIVE4COPD campaign.

DRIVE4COPD is a public health initiative sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., that is designed to raise awareness of COPD and screen the millions who may be at risk for the disease.

As part of the "Race for the Missing Millions," Danica is competing with other members of the DRIVE4COPD Race Team to see if she can screen the most people who may be at risk for COPD. Check back often to see if she is in the lead, or simply take the five-question COPD screener online and vote for Danica!