DAYTONA BEACH Danica Patrick brushed away your final panel collision throughout Thursday's Gatorade Duels in order to capture that scratching post regarding Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series Drive4COPD 300.
Patrick driven the actual No. several GoDaddy.com Chevrolet to help the leading associated with the pack which has a qualifying period regarding 49.250 seconds. She averaged 182.741 mph during the woman run.
She results in being the first female that will protected the top end identify within the Nationwide Series considering that Shawna Robinson at Atlanta on March 12, 1994.
Patrick, 29, is definitely operating your ex initial entire time of year with the Nationwide Series. Last season, in a very minimal run, your lover complete 26th in the series points.
"I'm only happy I could turn the wheel, force that pedal decrease and start the pole," Patrick said. "It's fantastic to be in such a position."
Prior that will qualifying, Patrick ended up being enquired when the girl had been bothered through the spotlight _ that currently shines lighter following obtaining for the entrance on the line,
"No, I don't I enjoy currently being different," she said. "I enjoy becoming unique. I have fun here all. I seriously do. I decided to check out the actual possible benefits that come with it as opposed to this negatives, but it really is often a balance. The ups tend to be really good and also the downs will be sure disappointing. I don't. Partly simply because I'm employed to that the alternative element is usually what is considered not to ever like? I'm used nicely and also I include a whole lot enthusiasts in addition to I'm generally hence head over heels when individuals prepare great reasons for me. I really feel good. The people that don't, I likewise respect which view as well."
Joining your girlfriend from the the front line is definitely very last year's defending Daytona 500 champ Elliott Sadler will start off inside the 2nd strip near to the No. five TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet with Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Pastrana for making Nationwide debut
Pastrana programs to perform eight Nationwide backrounds together with 11 K&N Pro Series races around 2012. He could make his K&N debut from Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17.
"The put it off have been grueling," Pastrana said. "This is definitely on the list of roughest points I've ever done. But we could commited to memory now. We have eight Nationwide backrounds planned, nevertheless in the event we can safe and sound some additional sponsorship we shall function more. If this were about me we'd function just about every race after Richmond. I'm willing to get this factor going."
The 28-year-old was purported to create his Nationwide debut previous July but not one but two days to weeks before this event, he or she broke his proper ankle and foot performing a stunt through the X Games in Los Angeles.
Budweiser to bring in Speedweeks and also Duel at Daytona
Beginning within 2013, Budweiser will team up with the Daytona International Speedway to be your established title attract with Speedweeks that ten-day generate of backrounds in the Bud Shootout towards Daytona 500.
The package likewise gives that brewer having your name sponsorship from the Budweiser Duel at Daytona, the 2 main 150-mile qualifying backrounds in which decide that starting up lineup to get this Daytona 500.
mmurschel@tribune.com
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