Danica Patrick’s History-Making Finish Foreshadows Future NASCAR Success

Danica Patrick has become the most accomplished woman in Daytona 500 history. She was the first woman to win the pole, the first to lead a lap and now she is the highest-finishing woman in the race's prestigious history. Perhaps more importantly, she has established herself as one of the sport's brightest up-and-coming stars.She has become one of the most polarizing figures in the sport. Derided as more hype than substance by many, but also recognize as a solid talent, Patrick is perhaps the best-known figure in the sport. That status is gradually becoming as much about her performance as her gender or looks.Patrick started her NASCAR career as a decent performer on the Nationwide Series, taking several top-10 finishes and finishing 10th in...

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