espnW Blog: Danica Patrick
Jonathan Ferrey/Getty ImagesFive years ago today, Danica Patrick became the first woman to win an IndyCar race when she was the first to cross the finish line at the Indy Japan 300. Since then, she has zoomed past several other milestones as well.
Chris Trotman/Getty ImagesTop of the morning to former Solheim Cup captain Patty Sheehan, auto racer Danica Patrick, WNBA player Kalana Greene, figure skater Gracie Gold (as in pot of) and rising golf star Latanna Stone (as in Blarney).
Jared C. Tilton/Getty ImagesIf Danica Patrick can become the 10th driver to start at the pole and go on to win the Daytona 500 on Sunday, she would claim the Harley J. Earl Trophy, which is about 4 feet tall and 5 feet wide and shaped like Daytona International Speedway.