Danica brings new eyes to NASCAR and Daytona 500

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette

Associated Press Crew members push Daytona 500 pole sitter Danica Patrick’s car back to the garage Friday after inspection during a practice session for the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

Associated Press Crew chief Tony Gibson, left, shakes hands with driver Danica Patrick Thursday before she gets in the car to run in the first of two 150-mile qualifying races for the NASCAR Daytona 500.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—The big boys brought their little girls to see NASCAR’s shining star.

Jeff Gordon, Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson all took their daughters to meet Danica Patrick this week at Daytona International Speedway.

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Published: 02/23/2013