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Danica Patrick has been one of the most polarizing race car drivers in recent memory.

Clearly, she’s had more success than any other woman in Indy or NASCAR history.

But, as her critics point out, she has become incredibly famous (and rich) for someone who won a grand total of one race (the 2008 Indy Japan 300).

Given her success at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway — her fourth-place at the Indianapolis 500 as a rookie in 2005 made her famous, and she had five more top 10 finishes there — Patrick’s decision that Sunday’s Indy 500 would be her last race seemed fitting.

Danica’s legacy was certainly the biggest story heading into the race.

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Patrick was unquestionably the center of attention.

Perhaps it’s fitting that Patrick’s star-crossed racing career ended with a crash early in the race, specifically lap 68.

Will Power won the race, giving him his first Indianapolis 500 win.

Indy has always provided the biggest highlights of Patrick’s career.

Whether people love Danica Patrick or hate her, there’s no questioning that her participation spiked interest in the sport.

Recently retired NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. spoke for many teams.

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Will you miss watching Danica Patrick race?

Nobody knows exactly what the future holds for Patrick, other than hosting the ESPY awards in July.

One thing that seems certain is we haven’t seen the last of her.

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Mike is an 11-time Michigan Emmy Award winner who has spent nearly 30 years working in sports media.
Mike has spent nearly 30 years in all aspects of sports media, including on-air, 10 at ESPN and another 10 at Fox Sports Detroit. He now works as a TV agent, and lives with his family in West Bloomfield, MI.
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Sudbury, Massachusetts
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11-time Michigan Emmy winner
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Emerson College
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The Longest Year: One Family's Journey Of Life, Death, And Love/If These Walls Could Talk: Detroit Tigers/If These Walls Could Talk: Detroit Lions
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