DANICA PATRICK’s Career-Best 6th Place Remains Atlanta’s Best Female Finish

March 29, 2025

by Leandra Monteiro // from www.profootballnetwork.com

• DANICA PATRICK delivered when it mattered most at Atlanta in 2014, climbing from 27th to 6th place for her career-best NASCAR Cup Series finish. The drive wasn’t just about personal achievement – it marked the highest finish ever by a female driver at Atlanta in the Cup Series, a record that still stands today.
• The performance showcased everything we love about competitive racing: resilience under pressure and strategic execution. PATRICK fought back to the lead lap twice during the race, with crew chief Tony Gibson making crucial adjustments that brought the car’s speed back when it mattered. That clutch 11-second pit stop near the end put her in perfect position for the final restart.
• This wasn’t just a feel-good moment – it was validation for Stewart-Haas Racing’s investment in PATRICK and proof that fast cars plus smart strategy equals results. Her post-race comments revealed the mental toughness required: staying focused through a grueling race while managing the pressure of running well, knowing one mistake could erase hours of progress.

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