Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on September 20, 1975)

Happy birthday, Juan Pablo Montoya! Another lap around the sun and you're still overtaking life's curves with style—though thankfully there are fewer drive-through penalties these days. With victories ranging from Formula 1 glory to winning IndyCar events and conquering NASCAR challenges, you've proven you can master any track thrown your way.

We celebrate every corner you've taken fearlessly (and occasionally chaotically), recalling plenty of unforgettable moments—including those daring passes on Schumacher or that Monaco GP victory that's now racing folklore! So here's wishing our favorite Colombian speedster continued success off-track as well; just try not to set a fastest-lap record blowing out candles tonight!