Danica Patrick Ready for Win at Indy

Danica Patrick, despite having a slow start in the Izod Indycar Series, remains upbeat and confident about the upcoming Indy 500. Although some people question whether Danica’s NASCAR Nationwide races have negatively impacted her Indy driving, she is quick to point out she doesn’t believe it is a problem. Instead, she sees herself going through a slump like many athletes experience over their career. Further, her less than stellar finishes this year seem to be the result of numerous small complications and (oh yeah) there has been only one oval race so far.


Still, I cannot be critical of Danica. Anybody who objectively follows Danica will clearly see that she works hard and keeps a hectic schedule on and off the track. During the recent Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park, I observed Danica numerous times. Regardless of any personal stress that she may or may not have been experiencing, she remained focused on racing while still finding time to cordially greet fans and media alike.


Back to Indy, I wish Danica the best and believe that history bodes well for her. During her previous starts at Indy, she has qualified 10th or better each race, and she finished in the top 10 four times. Also, with Andretti Autosport, Danica and the No. 7 GoDaddy car are part of a strong team. Finally, with the recent announcement of a dual championship in the Izod Indycar Series (one for oval courses and the other for road courses), Danica’s quest for a championship this year is just starting.