Nascar Drivers Speak Up, Aiming to Attract New Fans

Nascar Drivers Speak Up, Aiming to Attract New Fans

Daytona Beach, Fla. • Danica Patrick had made history before â€" as a woman and a racer, in Indianapolis and Japan. The spotlight is nothing new. But never has it been this bright before. Patrick

The Sprint Unlimited exhibition race has fan voting deciding some of the components of the race. The length of the race has been decided but fan voting remains open for two more categories.

So are many of NASCAR's elite drivers, from Jeff Gordon to Kasey Kahne, who are wowed by the natural speed, talent and versatility flashed by the 20-year-old Larson. New cars, new series, new tracks. None of it has slowed down Larson from the fast

The Drive Monday 2-18-13 - Larry McReynolds from NASCAR on Fox talks with The Drive about the anniversary of the Dale Earnhardts Sr's death, Danica Patrick winning the pole in Daytona, and if she can finally win a race

Rather, it's because she beat the best of NASCAR's best and became the fastest of the fastest on Sunday. In addition, Patrick hopefully opened some eyes and closed some mouths of critics who have ridiculed her attempt to make it as a full-time Sprint