Danica Patrick: Future Looks Bright as a Full-Time NASCAR Driver

Before the call was given to start engines at the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 race at Richmond this year, Danica Patrick gave a surprising outlook about her hopes for the race: her goal was to finish in the top 20. It is a rare driver that will ever admit this. Every driver wants to win, and it is very difficult to find a racer that is not—at the very least, expecting a top 10 finish once the checkered flag is dropped.  Perhaps Danica was being overly modest; on the other hand, she may have known her car did not have much chance to win. It was, after all, her first ever stock car race at this track. This is surprising, no matter the inexperience. She likely has a decent sponsorship package and a pit crew ...

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