I know I don't talk about NASCAR often, but I wanted to speak on this issue that does interest me quite a bit. Reports are swirling about the news that Danica Patrick will be racing full-time NASCAR starting in 2012. There's no question about the excitement and fanhood Patrick will bring to the table, as she has done so well with IndyCar Racing, but the question is, Can she compete with the likes of Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, and rising stars such as Daytona 500 winner, Trevor Bayne? She has posted 1 win in 67 career races for IndyCar, so the critics definitely have a platform and an argument. DanicaMania fans, which includes myself, definetly have her back, but can she makes us not look like were supporting a worthless idea?

In my opinion, Patrick can compete on the track for NASCAR, and why not? I don't see an interesting and more appealing option that can potentially get it done than her. I am not just saying that, because I'm a big fan of Danica. I seriously believe she can get a great number of W's. Sprint Cup in 2013? Ehh maybe that's a stretch. Critics are going to target that 1 win in 67 ratio, but how are you going to improve that? Getting on the track and winning races. Also, look at her number of Top 10 Finishes that go unnoticed, its unbelievable. NASCAR wins are valued a lot more than IndyCar wins I have noticed, so that ratio can potentially become nothing within weeks, if Danica has a great stretch of races. NASCAR is the single most boring sport on television, and how are you going to solve it? By putting a beautiful woman on the track who loves to race? Now were talking.

There is no doubt it my mind the appeal in NASCAR has dropped over the past few years, and what Patrick offers to the table is too good to pass up. She can potentially bring thousands, even millions, back into the sport. Ever since her entry into IndyCar, she has gained popularity and support unlike any athlete I have ever lived to see, and with that kind of fanhood, anything is possible. I strongly believe Danica will be able to build her career even more, and become a person to reckon with in the sport. Green Flag for Danica in Nascar....