Danica can be considered a hero by many not just because she is good at what she does but also because she had to do a lot to get to the point where she is in her career today. She is inspirational because she never gave up. She was not afraid to do something different. Not only that, but she is one of the most successful female drivers in history.
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In 2005 after her participation in the Indianapolis 500, she was asked by Playboy to have her pictures taken to be published in a future edition of its magazine. She decline the offer. This shows what she wants to do with her life and she does not let anyone persuade her on what to do. That is another great reason why she makes a great hero, and why she also is a great role model. It’s taken Patrick a long journey to get where she is now. Criticism is one exception. In May 2005 the day before the 89th Indianapolis 500 Robby Gordon said, “Because of her low body weight it gives her an unfair advantage.” Also in June 2013 Kyle Petty said, “She is not a race car driver. Sure she can go fast but she can’t race.” None of these things affected Patrick though. She just kept her eyes on the finish line.