Danica Patrick: Why Patrick Is Andretti Autosport’s Best Bet to Win Indy 500

Danica Patrick the Frontrunner for Andretti Autosport, Not Marco AndrettiWhen Marco Andretti qualified for the Indy 500 yesterday, it was a bittersweet moment for Andretti Autosport.Bitter because Andretti bumped teammate Ryan Hunter-Reay out of the historic race and sweet because, well, owner Michael Andretti believes Andretti is the man to beat in the Indy 500.Said the owner, via the Boston Herald:"I think Marco is the guy to beat. I really do. We just felt, we’ve got to get him in the field."Michael Andretti's confidence in the 24-year-old is not unfounded. After all, Andretti is ranked 13th in the IndyCar point standings, while Danica Patrick is ranked 15th.But Andretti is not the racing team's best bet to win the Indy 500: Patrick is...

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