Danica Patrick: 5 Bold Predictions for 2012 If She Comes to NASCAR Full Time

As unarguably the most popular and recognizable non-NASCAR driver in the country, Danica Patrick seems to have reached the peak of her fame in the Indy Racing League. Although she never won the big one in the Indy 500, she has garnered her share of hardware, winning IRL Rookie of the Year in 2005 and the Japan 300 in 2008. With that said, if Danica is ever to reach another level of fame, a move to NASCAR is absolutely essential. Without an IRL contract in place for the 2012 season, that move is beginning to look more and more likely. In fact, Danica has made some incredible strides in her second partial season with JR Motorsports in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series. Although the 2010 season was a learning curve for Danica in many ways with ...

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