Danica Patrick Must Show Patience to Claim an Elusive NASCAR Victory

Danica Patrick has had a rough go after her switch to NASCAR. In 2013, Patrick finished 27th in the Sprint Cup standings, starting 36 races but only earning one top-10 finish. She found herself in the back of the pack quite often with an average starting position of 30th. As it turned out, the only pole that Patrick took in 2013 was in the Daytona 500. She made history as the first woman to do so in a NASCAR event. Even though the rest of the season did not go quite as well for Patrick, she gained valuable experience. Now her experience and confidence will be put to the test as she looks for her first victory in 2014. The key for Patrick to improve her standing and make strides this season will be her patience. This element has been tested ...

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