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Danica Patrick relishes her downtime
When she isn't racing, Danica Patrick spends her personal time away from racing circles. Sometimes the best thing to do is nothing.
Jun 8 1:38 PM ET | By Brant James
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James: Patrick finishes 30th after wreck
Danica Patrick wrecked in the Nationwide Series race at Dover International Speedway and finished 30th on Saturday after being involved in an accident with 67 laps to go that began with contact from old friend/racing rival Sam Hornish Jr.
Jun 2 | By Brant James
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Danica can't save NASCAR
Whether in NASCAR or IndyCar, no one driver -- no matter how popular -- can bring people to the track. Only the sport can do that.
Jun 1 6:20 PM ET | By Brant James
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Danica Patrick 30th, five laps off pace
In the season's longest race, Danica Patrick showed she still has a lot to learn, finishing back in the pack at 30th.
May 28 8:09 PM ET | By Brant James
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A drained Danica Patrick 13th at Charlotte
On a blisteringly hot day, Danica Patrick qualified third, then slumped to 13th in the Nationwide race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
May 26 10:09 PM ET | By Brant James
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Danica Double an intriguing and real possibility
Danica Patrick wants to race in the Indianapolis 500 again; her NASCAR schedule brings her to Charlotte, N.C., for the Coca-Cola 600 on the same weekend each year. Why not do both?
May 26 3:25 PM ET | By Brant James
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Ruptured tire ends Danica Patrick's day early
In 15th position at the time, she smacked into the wall when her tire blew, ending her race abruptly on Lap 114. She finished 30th.
May 20 11:26 PM ET | By Brant James
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Indy 500 is on Danica Patrick's mind
Watching Pole Day stirred memories for Danica Patrick, and she admitted she'd like another crack at open-wheel's greatest event.
May 19 9:49 PM ET | By Brant James
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New initiative is giving female drivers a chance
TrueCar.com has pledged more than $10-million to fund six women drivers for two seasons. Katherine Legge and Shannon McIntosh are among the lucky recipients.
May 21 3:47 PM ET | By Brant James
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A cautious Danica Patrick 31st at Darlington
In the second Sprint Cup race of her career, Danica Patrick fared much better than her first, a disaster at Daytona that included a first-lap crash.
May 12 | By Brant James
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Darlington's backstretch wall looms for Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick will get her first taste of Darlington's jutting backstretch wall in Saturday night's Southern 500. It could be a jarring introduction.
May 11 | By Brant James
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Danica Patrick 12th in debut at storied track
On perhaps the toughest track on the circuit, Danica Patrick tied her second-best finish of the year.
May 11 | By Brant James
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Patrick 13th, wrecks Hornish Jr. on cooldown
In a race in which Danica Patrick led for a lap, she couldn't find a drafting partner at the end. An incident with Sam Hornish Jr. on the cool-down lap marred a strong effort.
May 5 11:15 PM ET | By Brant James
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Danica Patrick, Sam Hornish Jr. renew rivalry
Once fierce competitors in go-karts, then rivals in IndyCar, Danica Patrick and Sam Hornish Jr. have crossed paths again in NASCAR's Nationwide Series.
May 4 | By Brant James
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Danica Patrick a disappointing 21st at Richmond
After a solid showing in practice and qualifying, Danica Patrick had high expectations, but she struggled with a loose car and never got it going.
Apr 28 12:12 AM ET | By Brant James
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Danica Patrick takes momentum into Richmond
Two weeks ago, Danica Patrick had her second-best finish in a stock car, a timely result given the disappointing start to her season.
Apr 27 5:09 PM ET | By Brant James
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Danica Patrick's days of wine and races
Whether it's a special occasion, a vino vacation or pairings with a multicourse meal, Danica Patrick loves wine. And she has the cellar to prove it.
Apr 19 | By Brant James
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Danica Patrick makes late dash to finish eighth
Danica Patrick used two timely late cautions to regain a spot on the lead lap and later took four fresh tires to make a late dash and finish eighth on Friday night, her best finish this season in six Nationwide events.
Apr 14 | By Brant James
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Danica Patrick rarin' to go after break
After a stressful start to the season, Danica Patrick got away with trips to Cabo and Northern California, and now she's excited to get back on the track.
Apr 13 | By Brant James
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Danica, crew chief click
On the surface, Danica Patrick and Tony Eury Jr. seem as different as night and day. But as driver and crew chief, it's a perfect fit.
Apr 12 | By Brant James
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Top 35 is key for Danica Patrick before Darlington
If the No. 10 car fails to meet the top-35 mark, Danica Patrick will have to qualify at Darlington, and that could put a wrench in some carefully laid plans.
Apr 6 1:42 PM ET | By Brant James
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Danica Patrick owes much to Bobby Rahal
The open-wheel icon financed Danica Patrick's early development and, in 2005, gave her the major opportunity she had been waiting for -- a shot at the Indy 500. The rest is history.
Mar 30 | By Brant James
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James: Frustrations mount for Danica
Mid-race engine failure is the cause for a disappointing 35th-place finish at Fontana for Danica Patrick.
Mar 25 | By Brant James
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30 for Danica Patrick's 30th
For Danica Patrick's milestone birthday, we present 30 nuggets about the NASCAR star, from the frozen treat that repulses her to the special place of softball in her life.
Mar 23 | By Brant James
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Danica Patrick finishes frustration-free 19th
Unlike last year, Danica Patrick ran a relatively uneventful Bristol race on the .533-mile track known to aggravate drivers and completed it unscathed.
Mar 17 | By Brant James
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