One last time in GoDaddy Green for Danica

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Danica Patrick's ride for the Indy 500 - the final race of her career - is as green as grass, all decked out in GoDaddy's colors.

For her swansong effort, Patrick will be racing for Ed Carpenter Racing alongside team mates Spencer Pigot and the boss himself, team owner Ed Carpenter.

It will also be Danica's first and only race behind the wheel of IndyCar's new-spec IR-12, a daunting task but one she will likely fulfill with talent.

"Yeah, I’m excited," she said this week.

"It scares me a little bit to look at how small that rear wing is, but hey, I’m sure there’s grip somewhere – more grip than I’m used to."

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.