Why Danica Patrick, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Rivalry Romance Is Great for NASCAR

Ahh, young love. Is there anything more exhilarating? For Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year candidates Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., the answer is probably yes—the rush of 200 mile-per-hour racing side by side with 30 of your closest rivals, signaling your first work weekend of the year. But for the rest of us, there are few things more exciting than that early stage in a relationship, where nothing can go wrong. And with Patrick and Stenhouse in that phase, their rivalry on the track and romance off of it could be a huge boon for NASCAR in a crucial year for the sport. Those who worry that the budding romance could affect how the two race one another this year may be getting worked up over nothing. After all, this isn't the fir...

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