Other IRL drivers try to cash in on Danica fever Sports Illustrated Sat, 30 Jul 2005 5:45 PM PDT BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) -- The IndyCar series' other drivers -- the male ones -- are discovering spill over benefits from Danica mania. Why fight the fan frenzy over Danica Patrick, who starts from the eighth position in Sunday's Firestone Indy 400 at Michigan International Speedway? | In male-driven sports, women forge ahead Detroit News Sun, 31 Jul 2005 2:08 AM PDT Danica Patrick, racing this weekend at MIS, is one of many women stepping into spotlight. Danica Patrick is not the first, nor will she be the last. But she is the latest in a growing trend of women who are becoming leaders in male-dominated sports. | Andretti Green drivers need bigger helmets The Indianapolis Star Sun, 31 Jul 2005 1:31 AM PDT Re: The Andretti Green/Danica Patrick story. It appears to me the real issue is the difference in head sizes. I am sure Danica's helmet weighs much less than the oversize ones some drivers need. Frankly, I'm surprised racing helmets are made large enough to fit some of these whiners. | Patrick is finding ways to improve Detroit News Sun, 31 Jul 2005 2:18 AM PDT BROOKLYN, Mich. -- What has been forgotten, perhaps, in the midst of Danica Mania is that Danica Patrick is a rookie. | Anxious for first win? Not Patrick Detroit News Sun, 31 Jul 2005 2:14 AM PDT Anxious for first win? WEST ALLIS, Wis. -- It seems like everybody is fixated on when Danica Patrick is going to make history. Everybody except Patrick, that is. | Patrick's ride trumps Tiger Detroit News Sun, 31 Jul 2005 2:13 AM PDT Q. Tiger Woods is playing at the Buick Open in Grand Blanc and Danicamania -- IndyCar series rookie Danica Patrick -- is coming to Michigan International Speedway this weekend. Which is bigger? | Patrick is unhurt after hitting wall Detroit News Sun, 31 Jul 2005 2:13 AM PDT "It was just such a sudden snap," she said of her crash, running sixth; Hornish wins. WEST ALLIS, Wis. -- Indy Racing League rookie Danica Patrick escaped injury after crashing into the wall during Sunday's A.J. Foyt 225 at the Milwaukee Mile. | | |
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