Danica Patrick prefers to get into the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race based on her performance — but she appreciates the shot to get a berth via the Fan Vote as well.
Patrick, who has not won a Sprint Cup Series points race, has two paths into Saturday night's annual showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway. One is on the track, and the other is in the hands of her fans.
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For the first scenario, Patrick must win one of the three segments in the Sprint Showdown (Friday, 7 p.