Danica Patrick, a Woman in Gear

Clearly this is a day for celebration, Danica Patrick has taken the pole in the 2013 Daytona 500, with a lap recording 196.43 MPH, she has made history by becoming the first female to take the pole in Sprint Cup racing, and this being just her second trip to Daytona in a Sprint Cup car.

Patrick drives the # 10 Chevrolet for Stewart-Hass Racing and she is somewhat of an up and coming favorite for all race fans. She not only appeals to the female race fans but to all of Sprint Cup racing fans, myself included. She has managed to win the hearts of all who watch her persistent and fiercely competitive nature on the race track as well as her down to earth approach to the sport of racing. She doesn’t see herself as a female driver she sees herself as a Sprint Cup Driver. “I was brought up to be the fastest driver, not the fastest girl,” Patrick said. “That was instilled in me from very young, from the beginning.

Her winning bid for the pole has inspired this racing fan to remember that she truly is an epic example of a Woman in Gear who inspires all young women to be the best at whatever they may choose to do. Her success only reminds us that there is opportunity wherever we choose it to be. And as she has said “I believe it reflects what's happening in all levels of our society. As these amazing success stories are detailed in the media, it will have an impact by helping create even greater opportunities for the next generation."

Danica Patrick you have stolen my heart today. Thanks!

Cheers,

Toni