NATALIE DECKER Makes NASCAR Xfinity History, First Woman to Lead Since 2013

January 1, 1990

by Barry Werner // from thelistwire.usatoday.com

• NATALIE DECKER made NASCAR history at Daytona, leading seven laps in the Xfinity Series race – the first woman to pace the field since Danica Patrick in 2013. While her 18th-place finish might not grab headlines, leading laps in NASCAR’s second tier is no small feat.
• The timing couldn’t have been more perfect for this breakthrough moment, happening late Monday when fewer eyes were watching. But we saw it, and it matters – DECKER proved she belongs in the mix with NASCAR’s rising stars.
• With performances like Daytona showing her potential, DECKER could be positioning herself for a Cup Series opportunity. The Xfinity Series has long been NASCAR’s proving ground, and she’s making the case that she’s ready for the next level.

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