#ESPN is not your friend: A list of 10 #IndyCar drivers that are better than #Danicaare

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Because she gets so much media you’d think Danica Patrick was one of more success drivers in the Indy Car, but the numbers don’t lie: 1 win in her almost 100 starts. So whose better Well here’s a list:

1.

Dario Franchitti.

27 career wins, including Indy 500 wins in 2007 and 2010, sat out 2008 to go NASCAR racing, but ran out money and luck when broke a ankle half way though and came back. Also run 12 hours of Sebring. Married to Ashley Judd. Interesting to note he was a teammate of The Danica before he went to NASCAR also was  choosen by Micheal Andretti over her when he entered ALMS for Honda.

2.

Hélio Castroneves

19 wins, should be 20 but for questionable officials call, 3 Indy 500 wins, won Dancing with the Stars, also beat the IRS.

3.

Sam Hornish, Jr.

Also has 19 career wins, 1 Indy 500 win, left Indy Car after 2007 to go to NASCAR were currently sits idle due sponsorship issues (there is none)

4.

Paul Tracy

Over 30 career wins in Indy Car, but none recently due to lack of rides, also due to sponsorship issues. should of won the 2002 Indy 500, due to a questionable call. While “PT” might be at the end of career he can still get it done.

5.

Sébastien Bourdais

Other member of the 30 win club, he won the old champ car series championship 4 years in a row, left to go to Formula One with Red Bull, has also run Lemans. “Seabass” is currently on part time schedule due to funding issues.

6.

Tony Kanaan

15 career wins, was Team leader with Micheal Andretti until this year, lost his ride with them due to sponsorship, now drives for KV racing. Another victim of the “Andretti luck” at Indy.

7.

Dan Wheldon

Another driver with 15 wins, currently with Bryan Herta’s team himself a former driver and was holder of the record for fastest Indy Car race ever.

8.

Scott Dixon

24 career wins, teammate of Dario,  1 Indy 500 win, was one of the youngest winners ever at 20 years old. Has won the 24 hours of Daytona

9.

Buddy Rice

3 career wins, but 1 was in the Indy 500, also 24 hours of Daytona winner. Was a victim of sponsorship issues, since his win. Called by former owner Bobby Rahal one the best car set up he’s seen, another former Danica Patrick teammate.

10.

Graham Rahal

1 career win, but it came in 2nd race he entered, hasn’t been able get a full time ride due to sponsorship issues, is the son of former Indy 500 winner Bobby Rahal, still is the youngest Indy Car racer winner ever.

 

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