Danica Does Daytona

February 26, 2013

In her bright green Go Daddy car, Danica Patrick had everyone’s attention Sunday at the Daytona 500. I do not care about NASCAR, but I do care about Danica.  She has her wits about her and brings her own sponsor to the team.  The good ole boys who created  NASCAR are still in awe.  They know that she is special just because she is a woman.  There are no special privileges that come with this.  I am sure they would not let her win, but they probably felt fine about her leading some laps at Daytona to set a record for female rivers.  Her recent divorce, followed by her announcement that she is dating another driver, has all been taken in stride by her fans.  She is a professional driver.

This competition does not depend on brawn and strength, or even agility.  This is all about risk assessment. I am willing to bet that she distracts her male counterparts in every race and that itself is an advantage. She showed smart strategy and the right amount of aggression (not enough to wreck) at Daytona.  Most of all, she showed herself to be a team player.  It is hard to understand how teams work together on a track, but they do gang up to accomplish moves.  I think she is a fine example of feminism at it’s best.  Go Danica!