June 26th, 2010

Danica Patrick is racing at the Nascar Nationwide Series today in New Hampshire. Certainly she is hoping for a win but before the race even started she was presented with a prize.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway Vice President Jerry Gappens gave the driver a pair of shoes listed in the press as costing $1000 (although really they cost $790). You see when Danica first announced she was going to race Nascar she said she was only competing in certain races and Gappens wanted to make sure New Hampshire was one of them. He first tried to woo her with what every girl wants—Maine lobster. Then his wife suggested something a little more exciting, and thus the present. Ticket sales for the race went up 20% so the shoes were probably a good investment.

At least Gappens has good taste—the shoes were Yves Saint Laurant Tribute platform sandals! Buy the same shoes here.