Danica Patrick wins pole

By Terry Renna/The Associated Press

February 17, 2013 | 4:37 p.m. CST

Danica Patrick displays the flag after winning the pole on Sunday during qualifying for the NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Patrick won the pole, becoming the first woman to secure the top spot for any Sprint Cup race.

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