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.
Sprint Cup drivers not already locked into the All-Star Race (Saturday, 9 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1) have two paths remaining to make the field. They can either race their way in through the Sprint Showdown (Friday, 7 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1) segments or earn the Fan Vote. Patrick certainly has experience in breaking into the field at the last minute. She's the series' lone two-time winner of the Fan Vote, advancing into the All-Star race via her supporters in 2013 and 2015.