Danica Patrick Staying With AGR - Page 2

foreversideways · 26 Sep 2009, 10:19 (Ref:2548515)

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Originally Posted by Taprobane

Only cause everyone in front crashed...she never managed to actually win a race.

Hey i was being nice

never she said she won a race, but give her a little credit, it a very big event with a lot of entries and even pretty hard to make it into the final.

**gomick** · 27 Sep 2009, 02:17 (Ref:2548976)

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Originally Posted by Clive Brown

Who cares? I'm sick to the back teeth of hearing and reading about this stupid little bimbo. If she wasn't a girlie, I doubt she'd even be worthy of a drive in SCCA Regional Formula Ford.

So explain why she is 5th in points & not 15th?

mz2k · 27 Sep 2009, 12:12 (Ref:2549092)

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Originally Posted by gomick

So explain why she is 5th in points & not 15th?

She has been fairly consistent this year- much more patient in letting the race come to her.

That said, she rarely qualifies near the front, nor a threat to win (much less lead) the race. She has been the leader for only 26 laps (24 at Iowa and 2 at Kentucky). In contrast, Will Power has led 135 laps in 3 races including a dominating win at Edmonton. And all as a part time driver.

I remember when Tiger Woods turned pro. He came to the tour having had a stellar amateur career and received a lot of attention because of the color of his skin. Many of the tour pros resented him because they thought the attention (and lucrative endorsements) were disproportionate to his professional accomplishments (which was at the time zero).

Danica Patrick came to the IRL in much the same way- she got a lot of attention that other rookies do not normally get. She was female, had a fairly notable career up to then, attracted sponsorship dollars, and would drive for a competitive team.

Today Tiger Woods still creates a lot of buzz and has the respect of his peers and adulation of the fans because he has backed up the initial hype. Danica Patrick has not but still receives more attention than other drivers with better records.

Taprobane · 27 Sep 2009, 17:17 (Ref:2549237)

Danica's junior career was useless.

She didn't manage a single race victory. Even Yuji Ide managed to win some races in his junior career.

**gomick** · 30 Sep 2009, 10:41 (Ref:2551108)

So you dont rate her efforts of being 5th in the championship?

mz2k · 30 Sep 2009, 11:08 (Ref:2551120)

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Originally Posted by gomick

So you dont rate her efforts of being 5th in the championship?

I rate it as a fine effort that has allowed her to finish consistently this year and gain points. But she has not qualified well nor has she run at front. Yet she continues to get more air time than other drivers who have (e.g., Wilson and Rahal).

Once again, I believe she would have less detractors if her record was proportional to the attention she receives.

Knowlesy · 30 Sep 2009, 11:15 (Ref:2551125)

She is doing a solid job in a mediocre championship.

mountainstar · 1 Oct 2009, 02:21 (Ref:2551629)

Whoops not so fast there:

http://www.racer.com/Danica-Patrick-...rticle/151044/

indycool · 1 Oct 2009, 13:06 (Ref:2551916)

So fast there.

http://www.versus.com/nw/article/vie...uce_martin.tpl

mz2k · 1 Oct 2009, 14:46 (Ref:2551975)

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Originally Posted by indycool

So fast there.

http://www.versus.com/nw/article/vie...uce_martin.tpl

Nice try Indy- but last I heard Versus was a partner (of sorts) with the IRL. Versus has as much stake in the Danica sweepstakes as the IRL. This article is hardly an unbiased news item.

Let's try this one from the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/c...,2232851.story

indycool · 1 Oct 2009, 15:20 (Ref:2551990)

I've seen all those "lips sealed" on AGR stories. Bruce Martin is as close as anybody to people in the series. Penske and Ganassi don't name their drivers until after the season and AGR doesn't either, and that's probably what's happening. She can't talk about her AGR deal but she CAN talk about wanting to do some NASCAR stuff in between, to be determined. Keep your fairy tale going as desired, though.

mz2k · 1 Oct 2009, 17:06 (Ref:2552069)

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Originally Posted by indycool

I've seen all those "lips sealed" on AGR stories. Bruce Martin is as close as anybody to people in the series. Penske and Ganassi don't name their drivers until after the season and AGR doesn't either, and that's probably what's happening. She can't talk about her AGR deal but she CAN talk about wanting to do some NASCAR stuff in between, to be determined. Keep your fairy tale going as desired, though.

Whoa- don't get your panties all bunched up. I was just pointing out how an impartial source has a different take. The only fairy tales here are Versus and the IRL...

indycool · 1 Oct 2009, 19:16 (Ref:2552190)

Panties ain't bunched........and I don't see an "partiality" between VS. and the IRL. What would Versus have to gain by fibbing in the IRL's favor besides making both look bad?

mz2k · 1 Oct 2009, 21:05 (Ref:2552283)

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Originally Posted by indycool

Panties ain't bunched........and I don't see an "partiality" between VS. and the IRL. What would Versus have to gain by fibbing in the IRL's favor besides making both look bad?

It's in Versus best interest to make the IRL look good- any news gets the positive spin. If Danica Patrick leaves and the IRL takes a big hit- don't you think Versus is still in a good position having to promote the IRL and pay $6 million a year?

indycool · 1 Oct 2009, 23:44 (Ref:2552363)

No -- it doesn't equate.

mz2k · 1 Oct 2009, 23:57 (Ref:2552366)

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Originally Posted by indycool

No -- it doesn't equate.

Whatever Indy. At least you're consistent.

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