TedTAce From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 1, posted (8 years 1 week 13 hours ago) and read 2602 times:
oh this is SUCH SWEET torture!!!
I would love it, but how many ROOKIES scored Indy on their try??
She's on the TEAM to do it...but man..dare I hope for so much?
LTBEWR From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 12329 posts, RR: 12 Reply 7, posted (8 years 1 week 10 hours ago) and read 2574 times:
I was always warned about fast women.
For Ms. Danica a lot will depend on her qualification/starting placement. Drivers with considerable experience in other forms of racing have won as 'rookies' at Indy and she does have experience, mainly in open wheel road course racing. She did very well in testing, she has a solid car, good team owership (Indy winner Bobby Rahal), and she did place 4th in a IndyCar race in Japan a few weeks ago. I think she has the best chance to win of any woman to ever run Indy. But even the best drivers with the best cars can get put out of the running by a small part failure, a bad move on the track, or an accident any of which can happen to her and knock her out or upon someone else to lead her to win. Even a top 10 finish in this race full of competitive and excellent drivers and equipment would be great for such a young driver as her.
TedTAce From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 9, posted (8 years 1 week 10 hours ago) and read 2570 times:
Quoting LTBEWR (Reply 7): a lot will depend on her qualification/starting placement.
We will know by 1800 EDT Tomorrow (5/14)
Quoting LTBEWR (Reply 7): Drivers with considerable experience in other forms of racing have won as 'rookies' at Indy
Last one I can think of is WRONG; I was trying to think of Mr. formula 1 Guy who was with Newmannn Hass.. I would have BET THE FARM he had won Indy his first time out... Nigel Mansell....
A. Yes. Eight drivers have won as Indianapolis 500 rookies: Ray Harroun (1911, inaugural race), Jules Goux (1913), Rene Thomas (1914), Frank Lockhart (1926), George Souders (1927), Graham Hill (1966), Juan Montoya (2000), Helio Castroneves (2001). "
NoseDIVE From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 10, posted (8 years 1 week 9 hours ago) and read 2561 times:
Quoting TedTAce (Reply 9): Q. Have any rookies won the Indianapolis 500?
A. Yes. Ninedrivers have won as Indianapolis 500 rookies: Ray Harroun (1911, inaugural race), Jules Goux (1913), Rene Thomas (1914), Frank Lockhart (1926), George Souders (1927), Graham Hill (1966), Juan Montoya (2000), Helio Castroneves (2001), Sebastien Bourdais (2005). "
Sacflyer From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 371 posts, RR: 3 Reply 16, posted (8 years 6 days 22 hours ago) and read 2491 times:
Danica once told a great story about when she was racing in Europe. She would go into the transporter to change which apparently had a small dressing area. It seemed as no coincidence that the mechanics would suddenly have to come to the transporter to find some tool whenever she was changing.
I'm just happy that RR ratings can't be in negative numbers!
TedTAce From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 17, posted (8 years 6 days 22 hours ago) and read 2490 times:
Quoting Sacflyer (Reply 16): Danica once told a great story about when she was racing in Europe. She would go into the transporter to change which apparently had a small dressing area. It seemed as no coincidence that the mechanics would suddenly have to come to the transporter to find some tool whenever she was changing.
Sacflyer From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 371 posts, RR: 3 Reply 18, posted (8 years 6 days 22 hours ago) and read 2487 times:
She did say that she got used to it.
Maybe that magazine layout is coming soon.
But, she's not Anna Kournikova to me (as in more looks than substance). I really hope that Danica is the real deal and is eventually known for her driving, a la Shirley Muldowney.
I'm just happy that RR ratings can't be in negative numbers!
Then why are you bothering with this thread? I have lots of homosexual friends who do know, so saying "I'm a fag!" is a LAME excuse for you to justify your self importance.
I guess this is what I should expect from a "Macintosh computers" user.
25 Sacflyer: This is looking really good for Danica. 3rd fastest in the Friday Practice. Since only the top eleven spots are open on pole day, I'd say that Danica
26 TedTAce: Oy, I forgot about the May showers... This is why... http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/current/KSFB.html
27 TedTAce: This: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ind/ Doesn't look that good, but http://www.crh.noaa.gov/radar/loop/DS.p19r0/si.kind.shtml shows signs of hope.
28 AeroWesty: Well, EXCUSE me for asking in YOUR thread while using a MACINTOSH computer about someone I have NO CLUE who they are. For your edification, I wouldn'
29 Sacflyer: Pole Day has now been moved to Sunday and will now include positions 1-22. I still hold to my pick of Danica 6th or better, but the track is going to
30 CORULEZ05: yea, she might be legal but NOT blind....... [Edited 2005-05-14 19:27:46]
31 Sacflyer: Yeah, but at over 200 miles per hour, everything is just a blur anyway.
32 TedTAce: Humm doesn't quite look like "My" thread. I thought it would be refreshing that someone would make the effort to pick on you for something you could
33 AeroWesty: Dang, I give someone the opportunity to increase their post count over 300 for the week, and not even a simple thanks. Ah well, just can't help every
34 TedTAce: You know some of my posts are as significant as: Thanks for thinking of me, I'm pretty sure I'm well on my way to 5K before anyone else (relative tim
35 AeroWesty: Pardon? I've never said anything of the kind. Don't know where you got it from. Anyway, I need to head out, laters. Enjoy your day.
37 TedTAce: I made it up, just as an example I thought it'd be pro Mac (and true) enough to not bother you
38 TedTAce: Another lady who's doing well Laleh Seddigh http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/05/13/news/profile.php "On this race-car driver's track, a new Iran"
39 Sacflyer: Great Article! Just proof that you really can do what you set your mind to and have the talent for. I loved the part about her being told not to wave
40 Ihadapheo: regarding the photo in reply #4 All I can say is I like it when I woman brings along her favorite brand of helmet IHAP
41 LTBEWR: By the way, all you horndogs out there, Ms. Patrick is engaged to a guy. In comments to the press she made today (Saturday) about getting some sorenes
42 TedTAce: Old news to me... my point of view is she's still on display so I might as well LOOK
43 Airlinerfreak: She knows a real man when she see's one
44 Ihadapheo: Wow I never thought I'd see a case of premature tent pitching elimination IHAP
45 Sacflyer: Whoo Hoo!! Danica fastest in the group one practice at 228.373. Tony Kanaan second fastest at 228.300. No one else in the 228's. Wonder how her time w
46 Sacflyer: Oh yeah!!! Danica is fastest in the prequalifying practice at 229.880. Dario Franchitti came up second at 229.422. And, Tony Kanaan (who didn't run mo
47 Slider: AWESOME!! I gotta tell you, this lady can drive. She has the rare experience of having raced in Europe and knows road courses as well as ovals. Unlike
48 Sacflyer: Danica has currently qualified 4th. She would have had the pole but for a small bobble in turn one that cost her three miles per hour on one of her fo
49 Nosedive: Danica down to 5th, ESPN2 is stating that she is too "emotionally spent" to make another run. Hell, if you had a chance to make pole and you made a mi
50 Nosedive: After Helio withdrew to requalify, Patrick is 4th.
51 Sacflyer: Thanks, Helio! Helio gave up his 4th place to go for the pole but couldn't get it done and ended up qualifying 5th swapping places with Danica who is
52 ANCFlyer: Not necessary, sitting outside row two is an excellent position. She did a hell of a job driving that car. Good call by Rahal and herself not the pul
53 Slider: The new qualification rules are sweet...no one is safe....bumping on Pole Day? Previously unheard of! Gotta love it. And Danica. Mmmmm....
54 Nosedive: Wow, someone needs to realize that CART is dead. Last yr's champion, Bourdais, didn'y even get a look from F1. But a few yr's back da Matta made the
55 Slider: No argument from me. Without the Brickyard, Tony George would never have had the leverage to do what he did, and that's a shame. Personally, the othe
56 Sacflyer: I haven't looked forward to an Indy 500 since 2000 when the CART boys showed up swept 6 of the 7 top positions. I'm hanging on the edge of my seat for
57 Sacflyer: Danica's team mate Buddy Rice is out of the running for the 500 because he can't get medical clearance to drive. A couple questions: Who do you think
58 ANCFlyer: More pressure for her as far as "winning one for the team", lets see if she can handle it. I have a feeling she'll be just fine. Once the wheels star
59 ORDflyer: Who do you think Rahal will get to replace Buddy, if at all? Word is that former Indy 500 winner Kenny Brack will be filling in. He's been out for som
60 Sacflyer: ORDflyer, Looks like you are correct. Kenny is back in and is already above 225 mph. I wonder how he will do.
61 Sacflyer: Danica Patrick will be on WindTunnel with Dave Despain on Sunday, May 22nd. Can't wait to hear that interview.
62 Sacflyer: I watched Danica on WindTunnel last night. It was a pretty good interview. She gave some pretty clever answers to some questions, including having a f
63 ANCFlyer: I'll be tuned in to that one for sure . . . Thanks for the heads up
64 ANCFlyer: Letterman interview with Danica . . . First, I still think she's a hot little number . . . Second, she was nervous . . . body language . . . fingers w
65 Sacflyer: I think Dave is really excited about Indy this year as well. He seemed like he could barely contain his enthusiasm. I would like to carry on one point
66 Slider: I saw Danica on Cold Pizza Monday AM, and she was thoughtful, had good answers, and looked hotter than a pistol! She was on with Tony Kanaan. I've see
67 ORFflyer: And, as mentioned several times, she's eye-candy too!! I'm a big NASCAR fan, and only watch the open wheel cars on Memorial Day. I hope she wins!! Ch
68 Sacflyer: Things just keep on rolling for Danica. Fastest in Carb Day practice on Friday. Just two more days to go.
69 ANCFlyer: Robby Gordon has said Danica has an unfair advantage because of her body weight. Now Robby Gordon sucks shit as a driver anyway, and he's already maki
71 ANCFlyer: You talking me or Robby the puss? Either way, funny as hell.
72 Bohica: Robby. The one who refuses to drive in another indy car race against her.
73 ANCFlyer: he's a puss anyway, everything he does wrong is always someone else's fault. What a dick . . .
74 Cptkrell: ANCFlyer; if, in fact, you did send Robby Gordon that Email, he might give it at least a passing notice if you would bother to proof read your own spe
75 Bohica: Here is part of the article from Fox Sports: CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Robby Gordon accused Danica Patrick of having an unfair advantage in the Indianapoli
76 ANCFlyer: What a frickin' pinhead cry baby. Picking any excuse for his lousy performance as a driver. He can't win, his team sucks, his attitude has always been
77 ZKSUJ: Shes on the Yahoo home page now. Quite pretty I must say.
78 L-188: Well try for a rule change then Jeff. But he does have a legit arguement, fact is that a lot of races, such as horse races are ballested for the ride
79 ANCFlyer: Bullshit L-188. A lot of drivers in NASCAR are smaller and lighter than Robby . . . Robby is just a shitty driver and a lousy sportsman who is alread
81 EMBQA: Yup.. the little girl did all right. 4th at Indy is nothing to hold your head down about... Good Job..!!
82 Sacflyer: Man, did that race have some drama at the end? Just counting down the laps and cheering on the leader of the race - DANICA PATRICK. Great call by Raha
83 Sacflyer: They are ballasted for the rider weight, not for the horse's weight. The horse is the athlete. The driver is the athlete in racing and the cars do ha
84 ANCFlyer: Update from IRL: They will not weigh Danica Patrick and will only consider the minimum weight of the car, 1592 pounds, sans fuel and driver. I guess R
85 Sacflyer: I wonder if the announcers were doing this on purpose, "And Danica turns the trick..." Is that just for entertainment value?
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