Danica Patrick Sports Illustrated Cover 'Indy, Yes She Can' (Photos)
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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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