Let's make this birthday one to remember.

53 years old (Born on August 13, 1971)

Happy Birthday, Patrick Carpentier! Celebrating a driver who's faster than fans racing to grab free donuts in the NASCAR stands. From dazzling us on the oval tracks to thrilling races that had our adrenaline pumping, you've certainly steered your way into NASCAR lore.

Whether turning laps at blazing speeds or overtaking competitors with flair, you’ve always put Canada proudly (and speedily) onto motorsport maps! Here's hoping your birthday celebrations move slower than your qualifying times—allowing plenty of cake-eating and tire-burning fun.

Cheers to another spin-filled lap around the sun! Keep accelerating through life with humor and horsepower like only you can.