The traveling show is in Indiana. Patrick returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway where the nation – nay, the world – was introduced to the phenomenon known as “The Danica.”
So impressive was her performance at the previously obscure race track in open wheel competition, experts, the media, go to her seeking winning tips and secrets. Patrick's average finish of better than 9th in fields of 33 quality, highly competitive cars in a racing spectacle where field fillers are shunned, says it all.
Patrick drove Honda, winner of 9 of the last 10 500s – a remarkable record - powered racing machines against others piloted by legendary drivers, such as 500 Champion Buddy Rice
In her NASCAR Sprint Cup debut at the track to which she brought world wide attention, circumstances beyond her control kept her out of victory lane. One may say those circumstances are a glass gate, formed by those fearful of a women on such hallowed ground. But she has kicked down barriers and learned. Her 30th place finish was just the beginning. The record will reflect far greater results in the future. It will be brilliant. There will be multiple victories. In her early thirties she is just beginning to reach her prime.
Today from her 14th starting position she will excel, weather permitting.
