The family of Danica Patrick wasn’t the only ones celebrating her historic victory in Japan over the weekend. IRL track presidents all over this country were jumping up and down as well (sans the spraying of champagne.)
Today's RTD reports that ticket sales for the SunTrust Indy Challenge on June 28th have taken off full throttle since Patrick's fuel-strategy phenomenon at Twin Ring Motegi.
RIR representatives said ticket sales were unusually high for a Sunday, considering the race is still over two months away.
Patrick has always had a strong presence in the IRL since she came on the scene in 2005. She has the "girl power" following and also knows how to start the engines of many males that might not be the biggest IRL fans with provacative photo shoots.
But Patrick could never get that elusive victory. After 49 failed attempts to stand on top of the winner’s podium, the 50th time was a charm.
RIR officials don't openly have favorites, but one can bet that they won't be upset if win number two comes on the action track.
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