Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on March 24, 1981)

Happy birthday, Gary Paffett! From zooming around tracks and owning podiums in the German and British Formula Three championships to earning the prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC Award back in 1999, you've proven you're quicker on four wheels than most people are at getting out of bed in the morning.

Even though your trophy cabinet is probably fuller than your garage, here's hoping your special day tops even your fastest lap times. May you continue speeding through life with less pit stops and more celebrations. Keep taking those checkered flags—we'll keep cheering you on from the slow lane. Happy birthday!