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Robbie Gordon of NASCAR Will Not Drive IRL Races Against Danica Patrick, Citing Weight Advantage
National Review Magazine: The Corner ^ | 6/1/05 | KJ Lopez

Posted on 06/01/2005 8:14:34 AM PDT by gopwinsin04

Robbie Gordon of NASCAR started the discussion, saying that he wouldn't drive in the Indy Car Racing League series until they do something about Danica Patrick's weight 'advantage.'

'The lighter the car, the faster it goes,' Gordon said. 'Do the math. Put her in the car at her weight, then put me or Tony Stewart in the car at 200 pounds and our cars are at least 100 pounds heavier.'

'I wont race against her until the IRL does something to take that advantage away.'

I glanced at the weight of the weight of the drivers in the Indy Car Series. They are pretty much smallish guys --between 140 and 155 lbs.

He seems to be willing to race against guys who are about 60 pounds less and had no problem with it before.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Indiana
KEYWORDS: danica; waaaaambulance
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To: ET(end tyranny)

I can see that I have caused you anger, or something. Please, don't let my opinions get you that upset. They are just my opinions.

Have a great day!


161 posted on 06/01/2005 9:52:02 AM PDT by yellowdoghunter (Liberals should be seen and not heard.)
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To: yellowdoghunter
They have been selling products using the sex appeal of male athletics for years and years.

Anyone who doesn't see that Danica is true blue racer doesn't know much at all about racing.

162 posted on 06/01/2005 9:53:20 AM PDT by Diva Betsy Ross (Code pink stinks!)
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To: hobbes1

LOL


163 posted on 06/01/2005 9:54:35 AM PDT by rang1995 (They will love us when we win)
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To: Howlin

Damn!

I agree with Howlin.

Howlin, this is the second time in about three months that you said something I agree with. I won't talk about the othe 3,000 or so things we don't agree on, but in this case, this makes two.

Seriously, you are right. Beauty should be celebrated. There is a big difference between sexy attire and porn. We just had the Miss Universe contest from Thailand. There were three weeks of beautiful women from all over the world wearing sexy gowns and swimwear at a large number of venues. Then on contest night, more sexy gowns and swimwear.

Was this "slutty", as yellowdoghunter likes to call it? Hell no. There is not enough celebration of beauty.

Anyway, one more thing to celebrate (besides beauty) is when I agree with Howlin on something.

:)


164 posted on 06/01/2005 9:54:45 AM PDT by Dont_Tread_On_Me_888 (The Republican'ts have no backbone--they ALWAYS cave-in to the RATs)
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To: retrokitten

I know! Just trying to avoid hyperbole here.


165 posted on 06/01/2005 9:55:06 AM PDT by Trust but Verify
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To: ET(end tyranny)
Two words- Kevin Cogan.
166 posted on 06/01/2005 9:55:13 AM PDT by Diva Betsy Ross (Code pink stinks!)
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To: holdmuhbeer

Put her in a NASCAR car and let's find out.


167 posted on 06/01/2005 9:55:36 AM PDT by AppyPappy (If You're Not A Part Of The Solution, There's Good Money To Be Made In Prolonging The Problem.)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

I never said anything about her being a true-blue racer. That was not my point at all. She may be a true-blue racer, I could really care less.

I was only commenting on her attire and the bad example it sets for little girls.


168 posted on 06/01/2005 9:55:38 AM PDT by yellowdoghunter (Liberals should be seen and not heard.)
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To: ET(end tyranny)

see tennis...


169 posted on 06/01/2005 9:55:41 AM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE!)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

I wished death upon her? Huh?

Here's what I said: "I certainly wouldn't miss her if she jumped to NASCAR and I never saw her again...."

Nothing about dying, unless you consider a move to NASCAR spiritual death. All I said was that I wouldn't be at all sad if she left IRL. That's all.

Second, you're right, I'm sure that I couldn't do what she does. I've never driven a car around the IMS at 225 mph, and I doubt that I could do it, absent a lot of practice and money. So what? What does that have to do with me not liking her? I like Kenny Brack, and I certainly can't do what he does. I even sort of like Sarah Fisher, because I always thought she was a lot more down to Earth than Danica. Sure, I can't do what she does--but so what?


170 posted on 06/01/2005 9:55:41 AM PDT by Publius Valerius
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To: Publius Valerius
A quote from an interview she gave earlier this month at Indy: "I was actually walking back from pit lane during the day yesterday, and there was a group of about 15 little kids that looked like they were skipping school and screaming for me to come over. As soon as I walked across, they screamed even louder. I just think it's really flattering, and I think it's what the sport needs."

It IS what the sport needs.

Asked about how she would feel about a victory at Indy? "I have a feeling it might change motorsports forever."

Just a couple of examples, but it seems like everytime I hear her open her mouth, it's always all about me.

Excuse me, but they asked what she thought and so its her fault for saying what she thought?

Anyway, I'm not really interested in bashing her;

Sure you are. Didn't fool me.

171 posted on 06/01/2005 9:56:30 AM PDT by ET(end tyranny) (Pro 26:13 The sluggard saith: 'There is a pierced in the way; yea, a pierced is in the streets.')
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To: ctlpdad

Yes, IRL weighs just the car...not the car with the driver.


172 posted on 06/01/2005 9:56:48 AM PDT by housewife101
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To: yellowdoghunter

I'm not angry, I'm laughing at you and having a blast while doing it. :)


173 posted on 06/01/2005 9:57:33 AM PDT by ET(end tyranny) (Pro 26:13 The sluggard saith: 'There is a pierced in the way; yea, a pierced is in the streets.')
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To: Howlin
Of course, they never post THEIR picture so we can have a good old FR discussion about them.

Exactly. More then a few of these names are missing from the photo album. (In case the newbies don't know, yes, there is a FR photo album.)

It's kind of like high school.

That's for sure.

174 posted on 06/01/2005 9:57:42 AM PDT by retrokitten (has a honky tonk badonkadonk)
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To: phil1750

You bet...NASCAR is FAR superior. She made several mistakes in that race, yet still ended up fourth. Nascar is MUCH BETTER,IMHO!!!


175 posted on 06/01/2005 9:58:02 AM PDT by housewife101
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To: ET(end tyranny)

skipping school to watch any sport is not right.

It may be what F1 needs but it is now what children need.


176 posted on 06/01/2005 10:00:04 AM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE!)
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To: ET(end tyranny)

One wouldn't know that from your posts. I am glad you are having a good time, that is why I come to FR!

Have a great day!


177 posted on 06/01/2005 10:01:16 AM PDT by yellowdoghunter (Liberals should be seen and not heard.)
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To: ET(end tyranny)
I don't need to know "all the facts." I don't like it that she posed in such pics. I don't see very many guy athletes doing this.

I'd have much more respect for her if she would stay away from "sexualizing" herself.

She should be a driver.period.

178 posted on 06/01/2005 10:01:26 AM PDT by housewife101
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To: housewife101
I'd have much more respect for her if she would stay away from "sexualizing" herself.

Ditto.......

179 posted on 06/01/2005 10:03:06 AM PDT by yellowdoghunter (Liberals should be seen and not heard.)
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To: Trust but Verify

LOL! I was watching Real Sports on HBO some time ago and there was a story about the LPGA golfers being afraid of being thought of as gay. I just kept thinking, if you don't want to be thought of as gay then don't join the LPGA.


180 posted on 06/01/2005 10:03:16 AM PDT by retrokitten (has a honky tonk badonkadonk)
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