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The Danica Patrick 'Excuses' Thread. A refuge for haters.

Discussion in 'Other Racing' started by Nuvolari, Apr 20, 2008.

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  1. racerx3317

    racerx3317 F1 Veteran

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    Lol, not to jump in for Ted, but I know what he means. Her win at Motegi was her first in anything other than a go-kart.
     
  2. Senna3xWC

    Senna3xWC F1 Rookie

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    Pete,

    Sorry I wasn't being clear, I was referring to auto racing, not karts. I am aware of her karting career. It was at the Formula Ford Festival that most of us first heard of her, including Bobby Rahal who took an interest in her career. She has been a profound disappointment ever since, not least to Rahal.
     
  3. ProCoach

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    Mostly because she pulled GoDaddy.com and Argent Mortgage (remember them?) sponsorship and took them with her to AGR. From the sponsorship draw perspective of a team owner, she's been an absolute dream and beat all her teammates! :)
     
  4. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Six Time F1 World Champ
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    Who is this Patrick Danica and why are his fanboys so angry?
     
  5. b-mak

    b-mak F1 Veteran

    The 'why' is easy. They wish they had Patrick's balls.
     
  6. yzee

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    That would be ovai's pal ! ;)
     
  7. b-mak

    b-mak F1 Veteran

    Close enough.
     
  8. ProCoach

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    Third on the grid boys, after final practice behind the two Ganassi cars. :D
     
  9. gsjohnson

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    She has always been a good qualifier. It's her race form that is in question. Let's see if that last win gives her some renewed confidence come race time.
     
  10. ProCoach

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    It helped me, I'm sure it helped you! :D

    After the first time, you know how to win! :)
     
  11. gsjohnson

    gsjohnson Formula 3

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    Absolutely true. But let's see if it transfers to her.
     
  12. Whisky

    Whisky Two Time F1 World Champ
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    If this is true, it doesn't matter because your first win has to be SOMEWHERE, in SOMETHING....
    People have come with great credentials to Indy racing and have done very little, let alone win a race.
    Lots of 'older' F1 guys have come here and have done NOTHING.
    Michael Andretti went to McLaren and did NOTHING, so it goes around.
     
  13. Senna3xWC

    Senna3xWC F1 Rookie

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    That may be, but how many folks have made it to a top level team in Indycars or F1 having done NOTHING before? I can't think of any.

    Don't even try to argue that Danica made it to AGR or Indycars on merit, she made it on looks and gender, nothing more.
     

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