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Danica Patrick wins Daytona 500 pole position
Fox Sports ^ | 2/17/13

Posted on 02/17/2013 12:43:17 PM PST by Libloather

Danica Patrick backed up her fast practice speeds during NASCAR Sprint Cup Daytona 500 qualifying on Sunday, taking the pole position for the race.

Patrick was the eighth to go out in the session — and knocked teammate and Stewart-Haas Racing team co-owner Tony Stewart out of the pole position. Patrick's qualifying lap of 196.434 mph eclipsed the 195.925 mph lap of Stewart.

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KEYWORDS: 500; danica; daytona; patrick
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To: shotdog

They’ve reduced the plate opening reducing horsepower and the vehicles are redesigned with a smaller rear spoiler.


21 posted on 02/17/2013 1:10:43 PM PST by Alaska Wolf (I)
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To: Secret Agent Man

did they limit the engines so she has a chance to win?

Welcome to affirmative action racing


22 posted on 02/17/2013 1:10:57 PM PST by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: John W

Thank you. lol


23 posted on 02/17/2013 1:10:57 PM PST by barmag25
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To: barmag25

Here is a picture of the pole sitter.

24 posted on 02/17/2013 1:11:18 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: shotdog

They’ve reduced the plate opening reducing horsepower and the vehicles are redesigned with a smaller rear spoiler.


25 posted on 02/17/2013 1:13:37 PM PST by Alaska Wolf (I)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

It’s hard to believe that the “SC” in NASCAR actually stood for “stock car” once long ago.


26 posted on 02/17/2013 1:14:41 PM PST by Fresh Wind (The last remnants of the Old Republic have been swept away.)
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To: central_va

No wonder she has the pole. Really streamlined.


27 posted on 02/17/2013 1:14:41 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (zerogottago)
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To: central_va

Very nice!!!


28 posted on 02/17/2013 1:14:56 PM PST by barmag25
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To: Libloather

All three Stewart-Haas Racing cars are pretty fast.


29 posted on 02/17/2013 1:17:00 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (To cut down on needless laws and regulations, engaging in junk science should be a felony.)
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To: GeronL
did they limit the engines so she has a chance to win?

Welcome to affirmative action racing

Wouldn't surprise me.

30 posted on 02/17/2013 1:17:20 PM PST by LdSentinal
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To: LdSentinal

Why is she still allowed in NASCAR after she admitted to hitting other cars, trying to make them crash, on purpose??

because she’s a female I bet


31 posted on 02/17/2013 1:19:28 PM PST by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: central_va

Usually, I’m picky.

Now, all I can say is “pick me”...(Dream on, fat whiskered one!)


32 posted on 02/17/2013 1:20:19 PM PST by fattigermaster (When tigers hunt, the jackals profit...when tigers sleep, the jackals rule.)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

I know of a pole available for sitting 24/7 for her....


33 posted on 02/17/2013 1:21:33 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: Libloather

She did an interview last year about three quarters of the way through the season, and was asked to comment about meeting her gols for her first full time year. She commented “Well, I haven’t had a pole yet, that’s something we need to work on.” I laughed about that for two days. I really do wish her well, tho, she’s very talented and much better looking than Kyle Busch.


34 posted on 02/17/2013 1:21:57 PM PST by jstaff
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To: central_va
Well. I for one would just love to Danica her Patrick.
35 posted on 02/17/2013 1:24:13 PM PST by Tupelo (Hunkered down & loading up)
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To: Libloather

There is 500 miles between starting at the pole and being first to finish.

My bet is she will finish in the pack if at all..


36 posted on 02/17/2013 1:24:50 PM PST by Venturer
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To: John W

Thank you!


37 posted on 02/17/2013 1:29:17 PM PST by rashley (Rashley)
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To: Libloather

Patrick has historically ran fast qualifying laps; it’s the side-by-side racing that (I believe) scares her. I can’t imagine what it’ll feel like for her out front, even for a lap or two. I’d look for her to relinquish that top position quickly, and drop back to 20 or so quickly.


38 posted on 02/17/2013 1:31:44 PM PST by Lou L (Health "insurance" is NOT the same as health "care")
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39 posted on 02/17/2013 1:35:55 PM PST by RedMDer (Support Free Republic)
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To: dfwgator
Here she is in her 'loser' shirt:


40 posted on 02/17/2013 1:35:55 PM PST by Hoodat ("As for God, His way is perfect" - Psalm 18:30)
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