Comments on: Patrick Confronts Duno; Why Is That News?

By: Tim Zaegel

Tim Zaegel — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:08:55 +0000

Well, to put it mildly, Danica is pretty much the face of the IndyCar Series in the United States, and without her around, most American folks just really don’t care much about what goes on in the series.

By: leadlap

leadlap — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:26:11 +0000

Sadly, it is news. But, in my opinion, it shouldn’t have superceded the race. But then again, the Indy Racing League is becomming the Danica Patrick League, at least in the media.

So, media outlets have no choice but to cover it.

By: Tim Zaegel

Tim Zaegel — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:27:31 +0000

Sorry, bud … gotta say that I’d take this one as news. And, for those that don’t think it is, it doesn’t matter anyway. We’re bloggers – we can get away with it. =)

By: leadlap

leadlap — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:19:28 +0000

Probably when a competitive team takes a chance on a female driver. Thus far, the Deborah Renshaw’s and the Erin Crocker’s don’t get the good rides.

One could argue that Crocker was as close as any female’s ever been considering she was with Gillett Evernham Motorsports. But, she developed a romantic relationship with team owner Ray Evernham, which ended up hurting her career.

Right now, I think Chrissy Wallace, daughter of Rusty Wallace, has the most potential for landing in good equipment. But, she’s paying her dues right now in the Craftsman Truck Series.

By: JGfan

JGfan — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:23:29 +0000

Agreed that Danica is becoming (has become?) the face of Indy. When’s Nascar gonna get a girl like her?

By: leadlap

leadlap — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:10:47 +0000

Yeah, you’re right. Danica Patrick is quickly becomming the face of the Indy Racing League, so she naturally garners coverage no matter what she does.

By: Rodney King

Rodney King — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:07:56 +0000

“can’t we all just get along?” I agree the “verbal cat fight” totally superseded the entire race. But, I guess news is news. People are always gonna make a big deal out of anything she does. So, I guess we need to get used to it.

By: leadlap

leadlap — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:32:04 +0000

After an on-track incident during a race? Yes, it would be picked up. After practice, when no pushing or shoving was involved? No.

My problem is that this story superceded the race and it occured during practice.

By: nascarnovice

nascarnovice — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:22:57 +0000

So, you don’t think that if Dale Junior confronted Carl Edwards, cursed a bit, complained about his driving technique, and threw a towel at him on pit road, it would be newsworthy? Or rather, that the media would legitimately pick it up?