Danica Patrick grabs Daytona 500 pole

Danica Patrick is the first woman to win a pole in Sprint Cup history and will start up front at ''The Great American Race."

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USA TODAY Sports Photo By Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports Sun, Feb 17, 2013 5:40 PM EST

Sprint Cup Series driver Danica Patrick (10) waves to her fans after winning the pole position for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. She is the first woman to win a pole in Sprint Cup history. (Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports)
Sprint Cup Series driver Danica Patrick (10) waves to her fans after winning the pole position for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. She is the first woman to win a pole in Sprint Cup history. (Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports)