blue92
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On Windtunnel tonight Arie Luyendyk says Danica Patrick excites him the most of today's Indy drivers. He's also impressed with Simona de Silvestro.
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John Galt
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I heard that also. My first reaction was "Why?"
VaDirt
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You have to pay attention to how he said it. Before he continued after the Danica comment, he started with "in all seriousness though..." so I think he was referring to Danica like so many normal men do....
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Guido
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blue92
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I didn't interpret it that way. I got that she has brought a hole new audience to viewing IndyCar, not only some guys that think she's hot (unlike spike) but more women as well are watching and have some interest in IndyCar now.
I guess if Danica moves to NA$CAR then Simona de Silvestro will be IndyCar's new darling, well if F1 doesn't grab her up.
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John Galt
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I caught that disclaimer and I agree that he probably threw out those two names "tongue-in-cheek." However, I don't see either as particularly special despite their plumbing. When you consider the equipment Danica has had I feel her performance is decidedly lackluster. Yeah, she's a stone-solid little home-wrecker and I'd buy her drinks all night long but as a driver, she's no better than average in her league.
Silvestri... Last season she ran all year and managed only two top tens (9th and a 10th) and never contended for a win that I can remember. I agree her recent run at St. Pete was impressive but then Derick Cope also ran great in a couple of races but the rest of the time??? Not so much. IF she follows her last run with a couple more top 5's THEN I'll be a believer.
Of course, we're talking about IRL things so I guess both girls have served their purpose. Drivers...? Maybe, but good PR? Absolutely!