O Danica, we stand on guard for thee

[throatybeard]

In the winners' circle!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/bruce_martin/04/20/danica.breakthrough/index.html

[Channing]

I understand why women typically can't compete with men in most sports. There is a strength/size factor that just really makes it impossible for women to compete at the highest level with men.

However, I have never understood why women typically don't compete with men at the highest level of auto racing. I know there is a grueling mental aspect to a race, but there is no difference (that I know of) in powers of concentration. It is also physically grueling to race, but it is more of a drain on the body than a requirement for brute strength or speed.

I think Danica would rather people not say "this is momentous, a woman has won an Indy race." Instead, I would bet that she wants to hear "this is momentous, a race car driver who has been close before finally broke through, and will certainly win again."

[rthomas]

He's saying, How come mine is so small?

http://media.theolympian.com/smedia/2008/04/20/02/827-Japan_IRL_Indy_Japan__Auto_Racing.sff.standalone.p rod_affiliate.38.jpg

[DevilAlumna]

However, I have never understood why women typically don't compete with men at the highest level of auto racing.

Because we're smart enough to know we don't need to drive around in circles in order to prove "what's under the hood" is bigger or better than the next guy's? :D

[billybreen]

Because we're smart enough to know we don't need to drive around in circles in order to prove "what's under the hood" is bigger or better than the next guy's? :D

LOL!

Congrats to Danica. That's really cool.

[colchar]

He's saying, How come mine is so small?

http://media.theolympian.com/smedia/2008/04/20/02/827-Japan_IRL_Indy_Japan__Auto_Racing.sff.standalone.p rod_affiliate.38.jpg

I guess he has trophy envy.

[OldPhiKap]

Because we're smart enough to know we don't need to drive around in circles in order to prove "what's under the hood" is bigger or better than the next guy's? :D

I thought is was because you stopped and asked for directions.





(j/k -- but that was too easy to leave).

[Bluedawg]

I wonder when she will make the jump to NASCAR?

[Bluedawg]

I think Danica would rather people not say "this is momentous, a woman has won an Indy race." Instead, I would bet that she wants to hear "this is momentous, a race car driver who has been close before finally broke through, and will certainly win again."

I looked through a few different publications and this is all i could find on the subject:


"I'm glad it finally happened," the 26-year-old driver said. "But I would be lying if I told you I didn't think it would be me."

Patrick said, "That was a big relief. A long time I've waited for this. I wish it would have happened a long time ago, but I'm not going to argue with the program. It happened the way it was supposed to happen and I believe everything happens for a reason."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/20/AR2008042000397.html?hpid=moreheadlines

[Lavabe]

I wonder when she will make the jump to NASCAR?

She needs to build up more racing credentials (i.e., win a few more), and perhaps come 1 or 2 in the IRL (or whatever they will be). She is still in the shadows of those who recently left (who are NOT doing all that great).

Now if she wins the Indy 500 this year, all bets are off. She jumps ASAP.

Cheers,
Lavabe

[Channing]

i seem to remember her turning down some big NASCAR dollars immediately after her first Indy 500. Perhaps she knew she couldnt yet compete.

[hurleyfor3]

I was wondering if they were ever gonna let the girl win.

[throatybeard]

The rumors that Danica was moving to F1 were just that, nothing more than rumors:

http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/racing/indycar/news/story?id=3921946

[YmoBeThere]

The rumors that Danica was moving to F1 were just that, nothing more than rumors:

http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/racing/indycar/news/story?id=3921946


Yes, she is a good not great driver...that is all.

[throatybeard]

She's ranked 5th in Indycar.

Danica is now going to do a limited NASCAR schedule. I really hope this goes well, becuase I have a feeling the naysayers are waiting to pounce. The following link has a lot of ESPN. Guys, you've really got to see what she's wearing in the Jimmy Kimmel segment. He has a relatively long debate with her about whether she's wearing pants or not. I don't know what the garment is, but she's gorgeous.

http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/columns/story?columnist=newton_david&id=4755687

[Duvall]

Guys, you've really got to see what she's wearing in the Jimmy Kimmel segment. He has a relatively long debate with her about whether she's wearing pants or not. I don't know what the garment is, but she's gorgeous.

http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/columns/story?columnist=newton_david&id=4755687

Well (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4338054&categoryid=null).

[YourLandlord]

but she's gorgeous.


eh.

http://www.msdanicapatrick.com/img/danica-patrick.jpg

http://www.sharkspage.com/jpgs2/dp4.jpg

If you're looking for a driver, i suggest you familiarize yourself with Ashley Force.