where is Danica patrick? does she still race? why do the other drivers give her a hard time in the sport?
553276
I think she's still racing but personally i think she's a bit overhyped. I think the other drivers give her a hard time because she's getting all the attention (away from them) and just for being a girl. But I much prefer Katherine Legge over Danica.
1167411
that's a good question trixie, i don't get it either. i think maybe people are just envious of the fact that NASCAR is so popular. a lot of people are very narrow minded when it comes to sports, they think if there is no stick or ball involved, it can't be a sport. how small minded is that? i guess it's just that baseball and basketball fans are jelous of the fact that NASCAR is more popular than their favorite sports
65642
Yes, I have also seen her test at Watkins Glen. She is pleasant lady, but she has no business in a race car. She has very little car control and is aided greatly by the fact that she weighs 30-40 pounds less than the guys. Keep in mind the cars are weighed without the driver. This is like giving Barry Bonds the opportunity to use steroids. Oh wait, he has done steroids.
1132752
They don't know what NASCAR racing is really about. They think it's just what they see on race day, what's shown on television. They probably have never read any books on NASCAR(and there are plenty of books out there)that tell people what really goes on behind the scenes, how the drivers got into racing, how those cars are built(not on an assembly line!),qualifying, point standings, tracks(especially since all haters ASSUME all tracks are just 'turning left' there are two ROAD COURSES, Infineon and Watkins Glen)...\nand some people just aren't into racing. Of any kind. Period.
292042
Yes. With the "Race to the Cup" for the top ten for one thing. When one position in points can mean hundreds of thousands of $, I feel sorry for the guy in eleventh place. Under the old rule 11Th place could possibly move up a couple of spots to 8Th or 9Th, maybe. And what are all these penalties for "non-approved" parts. These parts aren't illegal, just not from a supplier that has sucked up (payed off?) to NASCAR. Used to be you could run any part that conformed with the rules. It didn't matter if you built it yourself or bought it. And these young drivers, used to be that a driver had a few years of experience before moving up to NASCAR's big league. These new drivers are good, but inexperienced. And the new drivers all seem to fit the cookie cutter corporate image. They are good looking and articulate. A short guy like Cale Yarbourgh, or a driver that spoke like his mouth was full of marbles like Buddy Baker, or an ex-convict like Junior Johnson, wouldn't make it in today's corporate racing world. I think NASCAR should stop being such a glamor sport and go back to basics, go fast, turn left, and may the best driver/car win. I'm curious as to how many of these race fans are really fans. A lot of these people only watch racing on the TV or maybe attend a couple of NASCAR races a year. How many go to their local short track? Almost everyone in the contiental U.S. is within an hour's drive to a local track. These tracks offer about 4 hours or more of entertainment for under $15 on most nights. Whether the track is paved or dirt, running late models, open wheeled sprint cars or modifieds, you will probaly see some exciting racing. As I said before, let's get back to basics.
661697
Finally! A good question that gets people to think! I have been a huge NASCAR fan since the early to mid 80's and I cannot think of one driver that stood out with a tat. However, due to the fact that drivers are almost always seen with their fire suits on, It would be very easy for a driver to have one and we simply not know about it. I'm going to do more research and see what I can find out. Keep this question open!\n\nUPDATE: OK, after long and exhaustive research I have found absolutely no evidence of any current or past NASCAR driver having one. I am sure there has to be one or two out there, but they have chosen to keep that information private. Thanks for the great question as this would be a good one to bring back up at dinner table conversations from time to time.
1176911
OOOOooooooooooo they had a road course today. Never mind the sport doesn't suck anymore because they had a road race.\n\nNascar is useless, it's boring, It's Crap. Oh yeah and it is not a sport.
609365
yeah. danica this and danica that ! they can't shut up about her. i'm like "who cares about her!"
609083
Danica is a tremendous driver, she earned her way into the indy league, it wasn't handed to her. I don't see her as hurting the sport at all, if anything, the sport is greater for having a proficient driver such as Danica in it.
514014
Nascars awesome!!!  Earnhardnt Jr. is #1!  Well, finally he won!  First time in a year!  Tony Stewart is a little, little, a little, well... bully.  He crashes into people, damages his car, but kills the other car, and ends up winning the race!  Well, that's just my take, don't know how everyone else feels about him.
551646
Any guy that has his self together would not be threatened by a girl who is more athletic.  I think as a guy it is cool to see a girl excell in a sport especially one that is male dominated.  That is why it was very cool when Danika Patrick entered the Indy Racing Circuit.  I'm sure some of the older rednecks were just going nuts.
495442
First thing: Fernando Alonso recently said that he started rather late in his ambition to become a F1 driver, ie he was 6 years old when he began his sporting career. Most of the other drivers were this age too +/-. How old are you now? How many world go-kart championships have you won? \n\nOne of the reasons women have not been prominent in F1 is because many of them were not given the chance to start their driving careers until they were around 12 or 13 years old. VERY late by recognised standards. But, attitudes are changing towards women drivers (thank goodness), but it will be years yet before they can compete on equal terms with the men. \n\nSecond thing: How tall are you? How heavy are you? How fit are you? Do you spend at least 5 hours a day in the gym? If the answer to these questions is: more than 5' 6", more than 10 stones (140 lbs), and not very fit because I rarely if ever go to the gym, then Sir, you are just dreaming. \n\nF1 Drivers are born, they are not made. They possess something different from the rest of us. And it is NOT the ability to drive a car fast. Rather, they are gladiators, prepared to risk their lives for us. \n\nBe like the rest of us and accept that we are not made the same way as them. Enjoy the races on TV. Stop dreaming.
1139334
By no means am I a Tony hater! I think he is one of the best drivers, not to mention he will probably win the championship...again.  I think Tony is an awesome driver, and I think everything he does is part of racing. We can't blame him for being aggressive, he only gives what he gets.  bumping is just a part of racing, and to be #1 you have to get in there and do what you gotta do.  Smoke has what it takes to win.  I am personally a Biffel fan, however, I have to give credit where credit is do.
132532
Because people have a love for speed! There is nothing like being at a track and have a line of cars whipping by you at 180+ MPH! (Depending on which track you might be at )... the bigger the track, the faster they go. And to me that is an awesome, awesome feeling! Also, to pick one guy to win the race... stick with him through thick and thin, not throwing him to the curb should he decide to change to a new team ( like the 18 to the 43 ), yep, thats right I am sticking with my driver... been with him since he was in the 22, then the 18, and now the 43... the fan appreciation is nascar is huge! How many times have you gone to a baseball game and got on the field to meet your favorite player? hmmmm... I can't count one time thats ever happened to me. I have met many, many drivers over the years... Including my man, Bobby Labonte. I just hope that as it continues to grow that part of meeting the drivers doesnt close down. We are devoted fans... pulling for one guy, one team, looking forward to every race weekend. Go 43!
1004307
I agree totally! People, shes not saying postpone the race till Monday. All she is saying is what I was thinking. That is why not wait since they have daylight till 8:30 at night to finish the race. I mean come on they stopped how many times for rain delays and then when the race started getting good they called it instead of waiting an hour or so to finish it. But I am with you totally that they should've waited and at least let them go another pit cycle if they could've. I have not seen that many strong cars running at the end like that. Kasey,Carl Edwards, Junior and even my man Kenseth after a crappy day was sitting in 12th and who knows what he had left. I think they were way too quick to call it. But I do think they should've have said once its too dark too race that's it but they had already reached the halfway point so racing on Monday was out of the question no matter what.
1026605
Actually, a lot of the drivers aren't from NASCAR families. A few of the biggest names in the Cup aren't family drivers. Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart are not from NASCAR families. There are too many to name.
1026929
Kyle is the worst! His brother isn't nearly as bad, but I dislike Kyle more because of his awful attitude when he races! He's always getting in trouble with nascar officials because he can't follow the rules, and he once even said that he'd like to change the rules a little bit...for his own selfish reasons! Kyle absolutely is my least favorite driver ever!