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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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!
Anyone who doesn't see that Danica is true blue racer doesn't know much at all about racing.
LOL
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.
:)
I know! Just trying to avoid hyperbole here.
Put her in a NASCAR car and let's find out.
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.
see tennis...
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?
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.
Yes, IRL weighs just the car...not the car with the driver.
I'm not angry, I'm laughing at you and having a blast while doing it. :)
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.
You bet...NASCAR is FAR superior. She made several mistakes in that race, yet still ended up fourth. Nascar is MUCH BETTER,IMHO!!!
skipping school to watch any sport is not right.
It may be what F1 needs but it is now what children need.
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!
I'd have much more respect for her if she would stay away from "sexualizing" herself.
She should be a driver.period.
Ditto.......
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.
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