Danica Patrick led 26 laps at the NAPA Auto Parts 200 (NAPA Know How, NAPA Know How) on Saturday but her strong performance fell apart when she hit a shoe on the racetrack. If I was Danica I would’ve went into the crowd and found the only person with one shoe on, and punch them square in the face.
The shoe did enough damage to Patrick’s car and steering that ESPN’s Live Audio feed caught Patrick saying, “Something is wrong with my steering, Something is Fucked Up!”
After having to pull into the garage for her team to examine the damage, Patrick finished 27th.
You know what always makes me feel better, Danica. The NAPA Know How song.
Video Source: [Deadspin]
IF Danica led 26 laps them hit the shoe, the shoe BROKE the weld the rest of the way and DID have a impact on her race
Danica had been complaining about the handling before the race started (check the tape). A weld had come loose that held the track bar. The shoe had nothing to do with it.