Daytona 500 2012: Poor Finish Will Prove Danica Patrick Doesn’t Belong in NASCAR

When Danica Patrick does not earn a good finish at the Daytona 500, it will further prove that she does not belong in the Sprint Cup full time—at least not yet.There's no reason for Patrick to be in the Sprint Cup Series on a consistent basis when she isn't even one of the best IndyCar racers.Patrick's recent success in the Nationwide Series proves that she has a future in stock car racing, but until she can put a few successful seasons in the Nationwide together, she shouldn't have a regular place in Sprint Cup races.Sprint Cup is a different level of talent than the Nationwide Series, and it's certainly a tougher level to master than IndyCar racing.Back in August, Dale Earnhardt Jr. talked about Patrick's transition to the Sprint Cu...

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