Patrick's first attempt at Indy off to good start

She is the only female expected to compete in the race. See also May 29 page 1B column 2: Patrick, other rookies ready to get racing ... photograph of Danica. See also May 31 page 1B column 2: Patrick gives U.S. a new hero in foreign-dominated sport ... her fourth-place finish was best finish by a woman in the race's history. See also June 4 page 2B column 1: Patrick's success spurs NASCAR to look for female star