"It's a long time coming. Finally."
Danica Patrick becomes the first woman to win an IndyCar race, or any major open-wheel racing event for that matter. Patrick finished 5.8594 seconds ahead of Helio Castroneves to take the Japan 300.
Many have wondered if this winâor any win, for that matter, was to be in the cards for the much ballyhooed 26-year old Patrick, as this was her 50th race start...
Not so for Andretti Green Racing co-owner Michael Andretti, who stated: "Danica is such a fantastic person and I'm thrilled for her that the monkey is finally off of her back. We have all believed in her and she proved today that she is a winner. Frankly, I think this is the first of many."
Full story here and here.
Here's Inside Line's take: Patrick's IndyCar Victory Historic for Her and for Women in Racing
Image: AP
Full story here and here.
Here's Inside Line's take: Patrick's IndyCar Victory Historic for Her and for Women in Racing
Image: AP
daytona_500 says:
07:34 AM, 04/21/08
I just find it hilarious is that the trophy is like the same size as her.
ateixeira says:
02:01 PM, 04/21/08
Finally.
Congrats, though, as her win will open the doors for many other female drivers in motorsports.
estreka says:
02:55 PM, 04/21/08
I've heard so much criticism of her win. Fuel this, strategy that. Bah! That's how you win races.
Congrats Danica.
tryan says:
03:07 AM, 04/23/08
"Go Daddy, Go Daddy!..." =)
Awesome work on her AND her team's part.
(Points if you get the reference...)