Danica Patrick becomes first woman to win pole at Daytona 500

Sunday, February 17, 2013 | 4:46 p.m. CST; updated 6:00 p.m. CST, Sunday, February 17, 2013

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Danica Patrick has won the Daytona 500 pole, becoming the first woman to secure the top spot for any race in NASCAR's top circuit.

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