[Steve_Seattle]

"I find these pictures distasteful and ridiculous."

I agree that some of Danica's pics go too far, and are more appropriate for a topless dancer than a racing driver. And for that opinion I've been called a prude and a potential Taliban recruit.

[Dashing Dasher]

Well, then color me a prude.

I find it interesting that most of the guys that post those picks complain about them at the same time.

"Look what she did! Bad girl, (drool drool)"

Personally, I would never do that. I prefer to be photographed in my racing gear and try to diminish the "babe" factor. My hair looks great - when I'm not racing - but when racing... it looks like helmet head.

I joke about wearing a dress to after hours events so everyone is reminded that I am actually a girl. But - it's not my main focus. I prefer to be a racer and have people know me as a racer first.

But - again - that's just me. The criticism is enough without drawing attention to the gender issue.