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Monday, April 21, 2008 12:00 AM

Danica Patrick makes sports history

The 26-year-old phenomenon puts doubts to rest, becoming the first woman to win an Indy car race.
Sarah Hepola

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  • Monday, April 21, 2008 06:18 AM

    Women have been successful in other forms of auto racing for a long time

    Women have been winning in other forms of motorsports for years. Shirley Muldowney was winning Top Fuel world chhampionships in drag racing back in the 1970s, competing at speeds faster than than Patrick goes today.

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