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- Born: April 22, 1972
- Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
- Resides: Miami, Florida
- Indy Racing League debut in 2007
- Competed in the 2007 Indianapolis 500
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Milka Duno is a professional race car driver in the Indy Racing League, as well as an actress and model.
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Early Career
Prior to racing, Duno earned four master's degrees and worked as an engineer in the Navy. Duno began racing in Venezuela in 1996. She stayed there until 1999 and then moved to the United States. In 2000, she joined the American Le Mans Series and was selected as the "Venezuelan Auto Racing Driver of the Year."Official Site: Milka Duno ProfileJoining the IRL
In 2006, Duno signed on to the Indy Racing League, where she made her debut in 2007. Duno was one of three females in the Indianapolis 500 in 2007, where she crashed on lap 65 of 200.Probation
Duno was placed on probation following several other poor performances in other races. She returned for one final race in 2007, finishing 15th.Recent Career
In 2008, Duno signed with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, where she is expected to race during the season. She also appears in the 2008 film Speed Racer.NY Daily News: Milka Duno and Andres Cantor make speedy cameos in "Speed Racer" (May 15, 2008)Confrontation with Patrick
On July 19, 2008, fellow race car driver Danica Patrick confronted Duno about her struggles during practice for the Honda Indy 200 race. Duno reportedly threw a towel at Patrick and asked her to leave, to which Patrick responded with profanity. Duno subsequently told reporters regarding Patrick, "I don't like the show she likes in every race weekend...She can push the guys because they cannot do anything to her, but she cannot push me. We meet on equal condition (as women), and I know what kind of character I have."Indianapolis Star: More pit road drama from Patrick (July 20, 2008)-
Milka Duno Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Indy Racing League
- IndyCar.com: Career Stats
- Born: April 22, 1972
- Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
- Height: 5'4
- Weight: 115
- Rookie Year (Indycar): 2007
Milka Duno Questions
Has anyone got advice on how I can start a acting career? I really wanna be a actress but duno where or how to start. 1 AnswerBecoming an actress is like becoming a writer in someways. You have to get the word out there about yourself: who, what, where, why, and when of yourself. First... read moreMilka Duno Timeline
- 1972: Born on April 22 in Caracas, Venezuela
- 1999: Moves to the United States
- 2000:Drives in the Barber Dodge Pro Series
- 2007: Finishes second in the 24 Hours of Daytona, makes Indianapolis 500 debut
- 2008: Finished 61st at the 24 Hours of Daytona
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@AlejandroBurger Si, mas el apoyo que le dan a la "eterna campeona" Milka Duno, Ojala que P Maldonado justifique lo que le vayan a dar!
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Shouldn't Milka Duno drive the Extenze for Women, race car in the #IZODIndyCar series?
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@ivongaete primero menciono a andres galarraga pero no pude escuchar que dijo y despues a milka duno y tampoco escuche pero lo averiguare...
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