Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on December 17, 1980)

Happy Birthday, Ryan Hunter-Reay! You're the rare breed of driver who's conquered everything from CART to IndyCar without ever letting your rivals catch a breath. After all these years behind the wheel—winning championships and that unforgettable 2014 Indy 500 victory—you still navigate turns smoother than most people handle supermarket carts.

May this birthday lap be as thrilling as clinching another checkered flag at Iowa Speedway or Long Beach. Thanks for consistently reminding everyone else in motorsport exactly how it's done—and making speed limits seem like gentle suggestions along the way. Cheers to many more exhilarating victories ahead!