It's Danica Patrick Day!

Did you stock up on your Peak anti-freeze?



The ever-so-thoughful Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich says that today is "Danica Patrick Day" in the state. Blagojevich also called her "a new hero in Illinois." That's good, because the last heroes we had left because of the lack of available medical care and the crumbling educational system.

The governor also said in Friday's proclamation that he was honoring Patrick for her "sparkling achievements."

He does know she only won one race, right? By the way, Graham Rahal also won his first IndyCar race this year and he was only 19 years and 93 days old when he won (a record), but he isn't a woman. Which win is more impressive?

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