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Can Danica Patrick get it done in the Big leagues?

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Mike Berran
4/9/15
Can Danica get it done in the Big leagues?
TRT 4:09:33

Host Intro:
The beautiful Danica Patrick enrolled in NASCAR in the year 2012 with Earnhardt
motorsports in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Ever since her debut in that league
many Drivers felt intimidated by a female being in this sport. She struggled
because of this and faced criticism at every mistake she made. NASCAR is a sport
where you learn as you go; it is not something that youre born with. Each weekend
every track is different so as a driver you have to learn the concepts of each track.
Danica has felt the pressure more and more each weekend but she has
accomplished a lot so far. From winning a Pole position in debut year at the
Daytona 500 to 5 career top 10s in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Despite her
being high in points many fans and drivers do not feel she belongs in the sport
because of her sex. I was able to ask some fans of NASCAR whether or not she can
win a race and make it into the Championship points in the top league. Sai Mantri,
a junior at Rutgers University, feels that she has no chance to ever compete for a
championship but credits her for competing in a male dominated sport.
Sai Mantri In-Cue:
I believe that Danica Patrick wont be able to compete in the sport of NASCAR.
Sai Mantri Out-Cue:
and that is going to allow females to enter that sport as well.
Host Transition:
Not all fans think this way. Frank Mondella, a junior at Rowan University and a diehard Dale Earnhardt fan feels that Danica Patrick does have a chance since she has
proven more positive numbers since her debut nearly 4 years ago.
Frank Mondella In-Cue:

So yeah I think Danica could compete

Frank Mondella Out-Cue:
the standings for the chase, so absolutely.
Host Close:

While many fans disagree in her potential talent, I personally believe that Danica
can truly get it done. Not only is she beautiful, but also she is a true NASCAR driver.
Of course she is going to make mistakes. Every new driver will, but Danica has
something different then everyone else. She has so much more devotion to
improve each week and never let any outside factor get to her. When she is on the
track its only her and her race team. After finishing 7 th last week at Martinsville, her
best so far in 2015, she comes to Texas with another shot at a great finish and
potential win. Tune into Fox this Saturday night as NASCAR races under the lights at
Texas Motor Speedway. Can defending champion Joey Logano pull it off or will it be
someone new? Get it done Danica.
For WKNJ-FM, 90.3, Union, New Jersey the NEW sound of Kean University, Im Mike
Berran.

Sound Bites:

Sai Mantri:
I believe that Danica Patrick wont be able to compete in the sport of NASCAR. but
I also believe that her being in the sport is a positive thing. So its a good thing for
her being in the sport of NASCAR because this is going to allow a lot of females to
enter into a male dominated sport. For example there is a female referee in a sport
of NFL now and that is going to allow females to enter that sport as well.
Frank Mondella:
So yeah I think Danica could compete this year for the standings. I mean were only
six races into the season and she already has a few top tens to show for it, and she
also jumped to 15th in the points. She still has some of her best tracks yet. She got
Daytona; she got Texas, where she is pretty good. If she could win at one of those,
she knock her yourself right into the standings for the chase, so absolutely.

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Name: Michael Berran

Date: 4/9/15