Danica Patrick , by virtue of being fastest in qualifying at the Daytona Motor Speedway , won the pole position , a first for a woman .
Danica Patrick 'll start first in next week 's Daytona 500 NASCAR event .
Danica Patrick , by virtue of being fastest in qualifying at the Daytona Motor Speedway , won the pole position , a first for a woman , meaning she 'll start first in next week 's Daytona 500 NASCAR event .