Danica Patrick, one of the most popular names and faces in all of professional sports, will visit the Indy Paddock Zone fan hospitality at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday, June 30, prior to the SunTrust Indy Challenge Presented by XM IndyCar® Series race.

Patrick joins a star-studded list of drivers who will participate in question-and-answer sessions at the fan hospitality. Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti, 2004 series champion Tony Kanaan and three-time most popular driver Sarah Fisher will also make appearances in the Indy Paddock Zone.

Patrick, who skyrocketed to stardom after her fourth-place finish in the 2005 Indianapolis 500, has enjoyed popularity in the sports and entertainment world. After becoming the first female to lead a lap at the Indianapolis 500, Patrick donned the cover of Sports Illustrated, and soon became a household name. Now driving the No. 7 Motorola for Andretti Green Racing, Patrick posted her career-best finish two weeks ago, finishing third.

The Indy Paddock Zone package includes a reserved seat for the SunTrust Indy Challenge Presented by XM IndyCar Series race and the USAC Silver Crown Series 100 race "under the lights" on Saturday, June 30. Additionally, the Indy Paddock Zone package includes a general admission ticket for Friday night's NBC12 Day, featuring Pole Qualifying for the IndyCar Series, followed by the USAC National Sprint Car Series race. Friday's ticket also includes an autograph session with all of the IndyCar Series drivers. The package also includes a weekend garage pass, which allows entry into the IndyCar Series and USAC garages and pit road access all weekend, up until one hour before the SunTrust Indy Challenge Presented by XM IndyCar Series race on Saturday. Fans must be 18 years of age or older to use the weekend garage pass.

The Indy Paddock Zone is a fan favorite and includes admission to an exclusive fan hospitality area, which offers an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., three beer tickets for fans 21 years of age and older (with valid identification), unlimited sodas and water, appearances by Patrick, Franchitti, Kanaan and Fisher, music and interactive games—all for just $99 per person.

To purchase tickets to the Indy Paddock Zone or the SunTrust Indy Challenge Presented by XM, featuring defending race winner and series champion Sam Hornish Jr., Danica Patrick, Dan Wheldon, Helio Castroneves, Marco Andretti and the rest of the IndyCar Series stars, please visit www.rir.com or call the ticket office at 1-866-455-RACE (7223).