Danica Patrick takes Daytona 500 pole

Patrick becomes sport's first woman to win Daytona pole

Published: Feb 17 2013 03:37:53 PM EST   Updated On: Feb 17 2013 04:13:02 PM EST
Danica Patrick file photo

(CNN) -- Danica Patrick became the first woman to win the pole position for the Daytona 500, posting a lap of 196.434 mph Sunday. She will start in the front row in the February 24 race, alongside Jeff Gordon.

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