All things relating to Danica -- New season

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New year. New Danica thread. Same old push-button comments work as good as ever.

Not directed at anyone. Just an observation. Danica is the definition of a polarizing figure in racing.
 
I don't really care about Danica - she'll fall by the wayside eventually. It is without a doubt that she is only loved by the media because she is a pretty(ish) female in a male-dominated sport who has made a lot of racy advertisements over the years. That is it. Nobody would have any idea who she was if she was a male, plain and simple.

I have nothing against her as a woman; hell, I'd love to see more female involvement in the sport! But the fact that she gets all of her attention simply because she is a woman is a bit irritating. I'm sure Danica Patrick is more well known by an average non-fan than the likes of Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, etc. And for what? :idunno:
 
And so it goes……..

After all the buzz from manufactured stimuli; i.e., the stand up comedian at the dinner “dising” Patrick, died down, Petty steps in for the company. His comments bring the subject back to the forefront, the reporters something fresh to write about and the followers of the show something new to debate.
 
R Clarence said:
And so it goes……..

After all the buzz from manufactured stimuli; i.e., the stand up comedian at the dinner “dising” Patrick, died down, Petty steps in for the company. His comments bring the subject back to the forefront, the reporters something fresh to write about and the followers of the show something new to debate.
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Yep Petty was up in Canada promoting Nascar racing and signing autographs like he has done for years and years. Definitely been around long enough and probably as baffled as a lot of us are to see somebody driving a top ride in the cup series who has never won at any level in Nascar. Champions, multiple winners in other forms of racing haven't been given half the resources to succeed. Good for the sport? We will see if Petty has it wrong, I'll go with Richard's opinion.
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
I see that Richard Petty has now made FOX News with his comments. Agree with him or not. Dumb to have said. It doesn't look good for the sport IMO.
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If Richard Petty is to be considered an "ambassador" of the sport, then yes, I agree with you that it was a dumb thing for him to say as, indeed, it certainly doesn't look good for the sport.

However, regardless of how Petty is perceived, it isn't that he said what he said that isn't good for the sport so much as, IMO, the fact that there is a good bit of truth to what he said.
 
#17D500winner said:
Danica Patrick is not the first driver to get hammered on this board but I've never seen any driver be so vehemently defended - not even DEJr.

So while saying that she's hated because she's a woman will only hold so much water, I have to wonder if she's being defended for the same reason. None of the 3 Davids get this kind of love when the season opens up on them. Why?
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Danica has millions of big brothers ready to defend.
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
Obviously not but it is a great indicator of fan following which is what the comment was about. Success isn't the only thing that attracts fans to drivers. Earnhardt Jr. has always been the popular example. He's been my driver since his entry into the Nationwide Series. Him not winning later in his career hasn't turned me off from being a fan. I've been a fan and I'll continue until he moves on.

When Danica has wore out her welcome then her time will come to move on. There are plenty of drivers out there that haven't been successful but continued to run week in and week out yet we don't hear them being mentioned. I wonder why.

Not sure I get your 'dumbing down' comment. Is that directed my way?
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My comment was about potential fans attracted to nascar because of the Danica hype.

The dumbing down of nascar is directed at fans that believe things like reset points are real points, and that if a driver has long lines at their hauler then they belong in the Cup series no matter how un-competitive they are.
If you believe either of those two things, then it was directed at you.
 
jws926 said:
I find these Danica threads funny, if Danica was Dan and had a stick and two balls just like the other 42 drivers on Sunday, we wouldn't be having a discussion , while yes, Danica is a female, but that shouldn't matter, what should matter is her on track performance, and how many drivers have seen come and go that have had the same lack of on track performance as Danica has so far?.

I dont look at Danica as a female when she is on the track, I look at her as a driver behind the wheel of a race car.

I know some of you want to think that I am hating on her, and that is furtherest from the truth, the media's hyped flavored kool-aide is what I hate, and that makes it hard sometimes , its shame that we are still living in a sexist society and that is all the media wants to focus on with her
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Because he'd be driving a crap car and nobody would know who the hell he was.
 
#17D500winner said:
Danica Patrick is not the first driver to get hammered on this board but I've never seen any driver be so vehemently defended - not even DEJr.

So while saying that she's hated because she's a woman will only hold so much water, I have to wonder if she's being defended for the same reason. None of the 3 Davids get this kind of love when the season opens up on them. Why?
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Maybe It's because we've never seen a driver being stomped in the mud for no reason by the haters like she has, not even kybu, kubu or even Stephen Wallace etc.
 
If ya can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. One top ten in 46 races doesn't cut it with a top team.
 
StandOnIt said:
If ya can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. One top ten in 46 races doesn't cut it with a top team.
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I personally like the kitchen, that's why I post in the podium. As far as I'm concerned the open threads are no place for hate posts.
 
hate post? :XXROFL::XXROFL: I think it is a reality post. I don't see anybody attacking her character..now her driving record? that is another story. only way to shut everybody up is to start getting better quickly. There aren't many excuses left, not a 3 year rookie, been driving the strange car now for 5 years, should be used to it by now. time is running out tic tic tic. I spec this year will be her last in the top equipment if things don't improve, Go Daddy will become Whoa Daddy.
 
Johali said:
As far as I'm concerned the open threads are no place for hate posts.
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Johali said:
Maybe It's because we've never seen a driver being stomped in the mud for no reason by the haters like she has, not even kybu, kubu or even Stephen Wallace etc.
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Yep, the love for Kyle Busch runs deep around here :laugh::laugh::laugh:
 
Danica is far from over in Nascar and she still has an ace that she hasn't used yet. When her popularity falls way off the chart then she can still do some nude shots. But, i think if she ever does, it will be because she wanted to and not because she needed to. Danica is going to retire some day a very, very rich lady...and all of us that has talked about her, negative or positive, has helped make that come true.
 
Nitro Dude said:
Danica is far from over in Nascar and she still has an ace that she hasn't used yet. When her popularity falls way off the chart then she can still do some nude shots. But, i think if she ever does, it will be because she wanted to and not because she needed to. Danica is going to retire some day a very, very rich lady...and all of us that has talked about her negative or positive has helped make that come true.
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I don't think she ever will but if she did I think it would be her way of thumbing her nose at her detractors and I for one would love it.
 
FLRacingFan said:
I hope Harvick doesn't waste his time trying to be her big brother again this year like he did at Martinsville back in the spring. Let her handle things on her own.
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She seems to be quite capable of taking care of her own problems, Sam Hornish knows this as well as a few others. Hopefully Harvick will have enough problems of his own to keep him busy :D
 
Kyle18fan said:
She seems to be quite capable of taking care of her own problems, Sam Hornish knows this as well as a few others. Hopefully Harvick will have enough problems of his own to keep him busy :D
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He is going to be busy looking in the mirror at Kyle Busch.:)
 
Johali said:
Maybe It's because we've never seen a driver being stomped in the mud for no reason by the haters like she has, not even kybu, kubu or even Stephen Wallace etc.
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Nitro Dude said:
Danica is far from over in Nascar and she still has an ace that she hasn't used yet. When her popularity falls way off the chart then she can still do some nude shots. But, i think if she ever does, it will be because she wanted to and not because she needed to. Danica is going to retire some day a very, very rich lady...and all of us that has talked about her, negative or positive, has helped make that come true.
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Johali said:
I don't think she ever will but if she did I think it would be her way of thumbing her nose at her detractors and I for one would love it.
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Ok so you guys are more concerned with her getting nude than her driving ability...got it.
 
StandOnIt said:
Ok so you guys are more concerned with her getting nude than her driving ability...got it.
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No but in my opinion I am being sensible about giving her a fair chance. If she fails I'll be the first to say that she just didn't have it, but I'll never disrespect her by saying that she shouldn't of at least had the chance to try.
 
I've weighed in on Danica before, but since this thread is basically a retread of the original, I suppose I'll say my piece again.

I like Danica, but she was moved up to Cup way too quickly. Cup is where the money's at, though, and ultimately, money talks. It's not her fault, though. She's only taking advantage of the amazing opportunity that's been given to her, justly or not. Yes, a big part of why she got it is probably because she is an attractive woman, and as such, she is very marketable and capable of making corporations like GoDaddy plenty of money. Yes, there are other drivers out there that deserve to be given a shot in a decent ride like she has been given - perhaps even more so than her. Unfortunately, none of us own or sponsor a NASCAR team, so it's not our money and we don't get to make those calls. As with the new championship format, it is what it is whether we like it or not.

I will say this: Danica was the reason I began casually following Indycar again, while she was there, anyway. I saw a woman competing in a sport where pretty much all of the other competitors are dudes, and I noticed that whenever I would stumble upon a race and tune in, she would usually be running anywhere from 6th to maybe 9th, and I was somewhat impressed. I know that basically translates to mid-pack since there were only about 20 cars in every race, but as a casual fan that wasn't a front runner, I didn't care about that. As I began to watch more, I started liking Tony Kanaan too, because he was good and I thought he looked like Vin Diesel, so they became my two favorite drivers. (Remember, casual fan. LOL.)

The reason I bring that up is because if Danica could draw me to Indycar racing, surely she can draw other new fans to NASCAR racing.
 
The Dillons take a lot of heat for not earning their ride, and Austin is a champion. Menard takes heat for not earning his ride, as does Jr at times, and both have done far more on the track than Danica.

Most drivers go thru hell to get a top ride. Kurt Busch went thru hell getting into SHR. Danica didn't. Getting razzed a bit is a small price to pay for a HMS ride. Now she needs to do SOMETHING with that ride other than go for a Sunday drive.

Just my opinion, but she didn't show any signs of life last year.
 
She is a product of corporate B.S., marketing their product, pawn in the game, yeah it pays well, but I am not that naive to buy into the race car driver bit. Sorry it ain't happening. Race car driver/soft core model doesn't fit well. Works about as well as pro players in the Olympics.
 
Mr. Gregory said:
I've weighed in on Danica before, but since this thread is basically a retread of the original, I suppose I'll say my piece again.

I like Danica, but she was moved up to Cup way too quickly. Cup is where the money's at, though, and ultimately, money talks. It's not her fault, though. She's only taking advantage of the amazing opportunity that's been given to her, justly or not. Yes, a big part of why she got it is probably because she is an attractive woman, and as such, she is very marketable and capable of making corporations like GoDaddy plenty of money. Yes, there are other drivers out there that deserve to be given a shot in a decent ride like she has been given - perhaps even more so than her. Unfortunately, none of us own or sponsor a NASCAR team, so it's not our money and we don't get to make those calls. As with the new championship format, it is what it is whether we like it or not.

I will say this: Danica was the reason I began casually following Indycar again, while she was there, anyway. I saw a woman competing in a sport where pretty much all of the other competitors are dudes, and I noticed that whenever I would stumble upon a race and tune in, she would usually be running anywhere from 6th to maybe 9th, and I was somewhat impressed. I know that basically translates to mid-pack since there were only about 20 cars in every race, but as a casual fan that wasn't a front runner, I didn't care about that. As I began to watch more, I started liking Tony Kanaan too, because he was good and I thought he looked like Vin Diesel, so they became my two favorite drivers. (Remember, casual fan. LOL.)

The reason I bring that up is because if Danica could draw me to Indycar racing, surely she can draw other new fans to NASCAR racing.
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Well said, again.
 
StandOnIt said:
She is a product of corporate B.S., marketing their product, pawn in the game, yeah it pays well, but I am not that naive to buy into the race car driver bit. Sorry it ain't happening. Race car driver/soft core model doesn't fit well. Works about as well as pro players in the Olympics.
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I have nothing against the soft core porn aspect. Who would?

Now, if someone could teach her the value of short answers, I would be a happy man.

 
Mr. Gregory said:
I've weighed in on Danica before, but since this thread is basically a retread of the original, I suppose I'll say my piece again.

I like Danica, but she was moved up to Cup way too quickly. Cup is where the money's at, though, and ultimately, money talks. It's not her fault, though. She's only taking advantage of the amazing opportunity that's been given to her, justly or not. Yes, a big part of why she got it is probably because she is an attractive woman, and as such, she is very marketable and capable of making corporations like GoDaddy plenty of money. Yes, there are other drivers out there that deserve to be given a shot in a decent ride like she has been given - perhaps even more so than her. Unfortunately, none of us own or sponsor a NASCAR team, so it's not our money and we don't get to make those calls. As with the new championship format, it is what it is whether we like it or not.

I will say this: Danica was the reason I began casually following Indycar again, while she was there, anyway. I saw a woman competing in a sport where pretty much all of the other competitors are dudes, and I noticed that whenever I would stumble upon a race and tune in, she would usually be running anywhere from 6th to maybe 9th, and I was somewhat impressed. I know that basically translates to mid-pack since there were only about 20 cars in every race, but as a casual fan that wasn't a front runner, I didn't care about that. As I began to watch more, I started liking Tony Kanaan too, because he was good and I thought he looked like Vin Diesel, so they became my two favorite drivers. (Remember, casual fan. LOL.)

The reason I bring that up is because if Danica could draw me to Indycar racing, surely she can draw other new fans to NASCAR racing.
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She does draw fans, I have seen plenty of them at the races. Young women seen to make up a lot of her fans and the trinket truck is one of the busiest at the track.
 
For the young ladies out there who would like to hook up with some Kyle Busch fans, bring a bag of candy and some comic books.
 
FenderBumper said:
Are all you players paying attention? Wear a ton of Danica gear to impress her fans, and hang out at her merch hauler.
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Hold up a minute, most of them are 7 to 12 years old :laugh:
I know.......... yur definition of young is 55-60 right :lurk:
 
FenderBumper said:
The Dillons take a lot of heat for not earning their ride, and Austin is a champion. Menard takes heat for not earning his ride, as does Jr at times, and both have done far more on the track than Danica.

Most drivers go thru hell to get a top ride. Kurt Busch went thru hell getting into SHR. Danica didn't. Getting razzed a bit is a small price to pay for a HMS ride. Now she needs to do SOMETHING with that ride other than go for a Sunday drive.

Just my opinion, but she didn't show any signs of life last year.
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You make a fair point. Junior and Menard have done more than Danica has done. Those two have also been around a lot longer than Danica has, though.

As for my man Kurt, yeah, he's gone through hell to get to SHR, but he brought most of that hell upon himself. He started out at Roush and even when he screwed up and got fired from there, he had Rusty's car waiting for him at Penske. Again, I see your point but that probably wasn't the best example to use.
 
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