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Danica Patrick and the Women of NASCAR

On April 20, 2008, she won Indy Japan 300 - making her the first female winner.

Danica Patrick and the Women of NASCAR

Women of NASCAR
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Women of NASCAR
Women of NASCAR
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Women of NASCAR
Women of NASCAR
Women of NASCAR
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Women of NASCAR
Historically there has been a lack of female drivers in NASCAR, but that has taken a turn recently. Above, twin sisters Angela and Amber Cope pose before taking part in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway in October 2010. The Copes were joined by Jennifer Jo Cobb and Johanna Long. The race marked the first time that four women competed in the same NASCAR national series race. (Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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