Expectations high for Patrick (PA SportsTicker)

 
INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) - Danica Patrick certainly didn't put the Indianapolis 500 on the map, but this race put her at the forefront of stardom. [link]

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The 92nd Indianapolis 500 Odds

Five races in and there have been 5 different winners thus far. Five of the Top 6 points-leaders have a win to their name, with Danica Patrick grabbing her first career win in Japan’s Firestone IndyCar 300. Will the IRL have yet another different winner this weekend? Or will one of racing’s hottest drivers pull in their second trophy of the season?
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This weekend is Memorial Day weekend, or as I like to call it "The Best Motorsports Weekend of the Year" (tm). What makes it so great? I'm glad you asked. The three major racing series (NASCAR, Formula 1, and IRL) host one of their marquee races this ...
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Danica Patrick Sports Illustrated Cover 'Indy, Yes She Can' (Photos)

The Brickyard will host the Indy 500 on Sunday, May 25th. The weather is forecast to be ideal when 26 year old Danica Patrick will be one of 33 drivers vying for a big win. She is currently enjoying her career high fifth place points ranking following her first victory in Japan in April, making her the first female winner in the history of the Indy Racing League.
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Is This the Last Indy 500?

On the eve of the "Greatest Day of Motorsports," it's relevant to stop and assess the health of the three racing organizations. NASCAR is booming, experiencing a growth in fan base both overwhelming and unexpected. Once a redneck hobby, NASCAR now has major media coverage for the minor-league (Nationwide and Craftsman Truck) series as well as the big boys. Corporate sponsorship and driver ...
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92nd Indianapolis 500 Starting Line-up :: Official site of the Indianapoils 500

Print Page Row 1 Pos. 1 Scott Dixon Scott Dixon Car # 9 D/H/F Speed/Time: 226.366/2:39.0348 Pos. 2 Dan Wheldon Dan Wheldon Car # 10 D/H/F Speed/Time: 226.110/2:39.2143 Pos. 3 Ryan Briscoe Ryan Briscoe Car # 6 D/H/F Speed/Time: 226.080/2:39.2358 Row ...
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