ESPN The Mag gives fans what they want: Danica Patrick naked

There are certain epochal moments in every race fan's life. The first time they visit a track. The moment their driver wins a championship. And now, a new one: the chance to see Danica Patrick in her birthday suit.Sports By Brooks (link most likely NSFW) is reporting that two sources based in Bristol -- the ESPN HQ, not the track -- have indicated that in October, ESPN The Magazine will publish its own "nude" swimsuit issue to compete with Sports Illustrated's own bestseller. (Wait -- if they're nude, is it really a "swimsuit" issue?) Sports Illustrated's swimsuit covers have trended from granny-esque to girl-next-door to skank chic, but ESPN appears ready to raise -- or lower -- the bar by an order of magnitude. And, really, who'd complain?If you're still even reading this and aren't lost in the galleries above, here's the deal: ESPN will apparently feature various athletes, including the estimable Ms. Patrick, in various "ta...