The 'Danica factor' and managing expectations

ThatsRacin.com | 11/29/2005 | The 'Danica factor' and managing expectations:

"While Danica Patrick's emergence in 2005 brought increased exposure for the 23-year-old driver and for IndyCar racing, it also brings to her increased expectations and a higher standard to define success, her team owner said Tuesday.

'After Danica finished fourth at Indianapolis this year, the general expectation was, 'Oh, she's going to win the next race,'' said Bobby Rahal, who co-owns the Indy Racing League team for which Patrick competes. 'It's just not the same as it'd be a for a man.'"