Danica Patrick took 6th place in her first stock car race.  Patrick qualified 12th in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200, which is an 80-lap ARCA race.  ARCA is a racing series, similar to NASCAR, but not as well-known nor as large a racing circuit.  Doing well at this race is significant, as Danica Patrick, like many women leading the way into traditionally male-dominated sports, is seen as needing to prove herself  in ways most men do not need to.

Danica Patrick: Racer

The top ten finishers in the race were:

Sources: http://www.arcaracing.com/

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