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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

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To: ET(end tyranny)

Ok, you want me to bash her? I'll bash her some more. I don't like her. I hope she never races at Indy again. I hope she goes to NASCAR so I never have to watch her--better yet, she can jump to F1 with one of those underfunded stiff teams and follow in the footsteps of Jacques Villeneuve, another guy I can't stand, and she can even win a F1 championship like Villeneuve and then float off into obscurity, when the only television time they get is when Michael Schumacher is passing lap traffic.

Happy?


181 posted on 06/01/2005 10:04:26 AM PDT by Publius Valerius
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To: yellowdoghunter
IMO- She has set a fantastic example for little girls. She is determined, confident and assertive and she can get along just fine in a "man's world" and still be a female. She isn't a spokesperson for NOW- she is a spokesperson for racing and an example of setting your goals and reaching them.She wants to win the Indy 500, she won't be deterred and I have no doubt that she will.
182 posted on 06/01/2005 10:04:38 AM PDT by Diva Betsy Ross (Code pink stinks!)
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To: Dont_Tread_On_Me_888

It's the beauty of FR; we can disagree all day long on some things and then find that ONE thing we agree on. (I bet we agree on more than you think we do! Sorry)

And believe me, if I looked CLOSE to the way she looked, my face (and butt) would be plastered everywhere!

More power to her.


183 posted on 06/01/2005 10:05:22 AM PDT by Howlin (Up or down on Janice Brown!)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

Would you want your granddaughter, daughter, etc... dressing has she has?


184 posted on 06/01/2005 10:05:59 AM PDT by yellowdoghunter (Go away, grandma.......)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

Yes, Diva. I was crying as she was making history, and the WHOLE track was on their feet waving their hats and cheering her in salute and happiness for her. It was quite a sight. True American spirit.


185 posted on 06/01/2005 10:06:01 AM PDT by Miss Behave (Do androids dream of electric sheep?)
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To: AppyPappy

suits me just fine


186 posted on 06/01/2005 10:06:06 AM PDT by holdmuhbeer
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To: Publius Valerius
"Humble? I think that would be about the last word I would use to describe her.........."


I can't remember too many race car drivers being very humble period...especially the great ones (anybody remember AJ Foyt, Andretti, Aryton Senna, Richard Petty or John Force as being particularly humble?).

Only time will tell whether or not this kid has the right stuff.
188 posted on 06/01/2005 10:07:42 AM PDT by Kokojmudd (Today's Liberal is Tomorrow's Prospective Flying Saucer Abductee)
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To: housewife101
I don't need to know "all the facts."

Says it all! :)

189 posted on 06/01/2005 10:08:07 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: DeepFriedPorkChop

Couldn't be; she doesn't like "cliques" or "small groups."

Right......LOL.


190 posted on 06/01/2005 10:08:37 AM PDT by Howlin (Up or down on Janice Brown!)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross
She has set a fantastic example for little girls.

I fail to see how posing in such pictures is a great example to little girls. Girls should know that they can be great WITHOUT making themselves a sex figure.

Women have made great strides, I am not sure all of them are good.

I would appreciate it if she would be a spokesperson for racing...and RACING ONLY!!!

IF I ever have a girl, she will not be taught that such a person is a fantastic example, that's for sure.IMHO, She isn't.

191 posted on 06/01/2005 10:08:53 AM PDT by housewife101
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To: gopwinsin04

Must be the wind drag on his over-sized helmet.


192 posted on 06/01/2005 10:09:17 AM PDT by pointsal
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To: ET(end tyranny)

The pics "say it all." There is NO reason for posing for such pictures.period.


193 posted on 06/01/2005 10:09:43 AM PDT by housewife101
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To: Publius Valerius
You should be a bit more careful what you write in reference to race car drivers then. Never to be seen again could be taken two ways.

FWIW- I don't think you are the end all be all judge of what someone else can handle when you can haven't done it yourself. She may rock NSACAR as well- who knows?

If you don't like her fine- but what do you know about her abilities? You are basing your judgment on how you interpret a few interviews.

That is your choice but you are missing out on a great story.

Mark my word.

194 posted on 06/01/2005 10:12:17 AM PDT by Diva Betsy Ross (Code pink stinks!)
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To: yellowdoghunter
One wouldn't know that from your posts.

Really? I don't put a LOL or a :) at teh end of every single post but I have been using them, even to you!

Remember this one?

You aren't the only one complaining and whining about her. Some of the others are male. :)

NOTICE THE :) AT HE END OF IT.

195 posted on 06/01/2005 10:12:35 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: MikeinIraq
Robbie got beat by a GIIIRL! Robbie go beat by a GIIIRl!

What a woos.
196 posted on 06/01/2005 10:13:28 AM PDT by Dead Dog
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To: dinzer
Probably drinks Heineken too.
197 posted on 06/01/2005 10:14:36 AM PDT by Dead Dog
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To: gopwinsin04
"Wrecking Robbie"

LOL, what a wuss

198 posted on 06/01/2005 10:14:44 AM PDT by Lloyd227
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My phone rang in the middle of my last post, and I was on the line for I guess quite a while. When I came back to finish my post and submit it, I didn't realize that in the meantime things had gotten controversial...


199 posted on 06/01/2005 10:15:01 AM PDT by Miss Behave (Do androids dream of electric sheep?)
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To: Kokojmudd

Yes, that's true, but AJ Foyt gets a pass because he's got his face on the Borg Warner Trophy four times. Danica is looking for victory number one--anywhere.

But you are right--drivers aren't the most humble bunch around--but that said, she still irks me.


200 posted on 06/01/2005 10:16:05 AM PDT by Publius Valerius
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