Daytona 500 2012: Danica Patrick and 3 Drivers Desperate for Victory

While it is the goal of every driver to win any race they enter, some are a little more desperate than others to actually take the title home.With how much the Daytona 500 means to the sport of racing, a win here for certain drivers can really help propel their careers in the right direction.The following drivers will be underdogs going into Sunday's race, but a win here will help push them into a new direction for this season. Dale Earnhardt Jr. - Starting Position: 5It isn't easy to carry the name of Earnhardt in the racing world, and things have been rather difficult for Jr. over the last few years.He hasn't won a race since 2008—which wasn't all that impressive itself, as he only claimed one title that season. A title win at ...

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