Danica Patrick: Daytona 500 Pole Proves Driver Has Substance Behind Immense Hype

NASCAR is always making headlines during Daytona 500 weekend, but Danica Patrick's No. 1 starting position is generating even more buzz in the circuit's biggest race. By capturing the pole during qualifying, the 30-year-old groundbreaking female driver is proving her worth and versatility as a driver.Patrick started out her career for seven years on the IndyCar circuit, but in 2010, she converted to stock cars on the Nationwide Series. Now, with several seasons of experience under her belt, she is proving that she is worth the hype that has surrounded her ever since she burst onto the racing scene in 2005.It seems that stock cars will bring more tangible success than Patrick had with open-wheel racing, where she notched just one victory.Not...

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