Not that good OK, Lets talk facts.
She began go-karting in 1992 at the age of 10, and eventually won several World Karting Association championships.
She moved to England at age 16 in order to advance her racing career. Patrick raced in Formula Ford and Formula Vauxhall,earning a second-place in Britain's Formula Ford Festival,She had the highest ever finish for an American in that race!
In 2002, Patrick started driving for Rahal Letterman Racing in the United States. After making several starts in the Barber Dodge Pro Series, she moved to the Toyota Atlantic Championship for 2003. Patrick won one pole position and was a consistent podium finisher (top three); however, she never won a race. In 2004, Patrick finished third in the Championship.
2005, Patrick became the fourth woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500
Posting the fastest practice speed of the month (229.880 mph/369.956 km/h)
Patrick's fourth starting position, was the highest ever attained for the race by a female driver.Patrick became the first female driver to lead the race at IndianapolisPatrick's fourth place was the highest ever finish for a female driver at the Indy 500.In
2005, Patrick finished 12th in the IndyCar Series championship, with 325 points. She was named Rookie of the Year for both the 2005 Indianapolis 500 and the 2005 IndyCar Series season.
2006 a 9th place finish in the IndyCar Series Championship point standings, besting her 12th place points finish as a rookie.
2007 season as a whole, Patrick scored her first three career podium finishes to finish with 4 top 5's and 11 top 10's while leading 17 laps on the season. She also scored her career best championship points finish of 7th.
2008 She finished the IndyCar Series season in sixth place - the highest championship finish among American drivers for the 2008 season.
2009 Patrick raced at the Indianapolis 500. She finished third behind winner Helio Castroneves a new record high finish for a female driver in the race.
Danica finished the season 5th overall in the point standings, her highest finish to date. This 5th place finish was not only the highest of any of the Andretti Autosport drivers, but of any non-Penske or Ganassi driver for the 2009 season.
OK she may not be great, but not that good. C'mon, She has accomplished more already than some drivers do in a life time of racing. Male or female.
I say cut her some slack. I looking forward to what she what she might be able to do in nascar.