Not really. Anyone can win a plate race. You don't even need top equipment. Danica had top equipment and squandered it. It's not all her fault as to NASCAR as she didn't have enough experience with stock cars and didn't transfer over until later in her career. She certainly didn't follow the trajectory of Tony Stewart. He had talent, Danica didn't. Danica was a gimmick who could bring sponsorship money to a ride.
I beg to differ. She is impressively talented. She has a handicap, she’s small and she doesn’t have the stamina of a fit male ( sorry if the truth hurts ) and despite that she ran with the big dogs. talk her down all you like it does not change the facts. A real racer as you profess to be should appreciate that.