Danika dam' near do'd it!! - Page 2

Mr. Pockets · #16 05-31-2005, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by benebob

Too bad she couldn't do better considering she had what a 75lb weight advantage over the other cars when wet. That should translate into about .25 seconds around the track and about .5mpg more. Big differences in such a long race!!! She should be pushing for weighing wet rather than dry if she doesn't wanna have that ? mark beside her name when she does start to drive with the big boys.

I don't really follow IRL because I'm not a fan of ovals, but I have noticed Danica rise up through the 'lower' series to IRL.

What surprised me was hearing that IRL cars' minimum weight was figured without the driver. In F1, the minimum weight is the car plus the driver. If nobody ever complained about losing to a smaller man, I think it'd be pretty shameful to complain about losing to a girl because she weighs less. But then, I can't say whether such complaints have ever surfaced. I wonder, if she starts winning, if they'll change the rules or leave them to encourage more women drivers.

CigarJohnny · #17 05-31-2005, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron Mummert

She may take me in the straightaways, but I think I could lap her in the curves.

Ron, (old? old what? Not blinded by Viagra).

LMFAO!!

msvx95 · #18 05-31-2005, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SVXphile

Bobby got out and kicked the car, but he had nothing to be ashamed about.
JJ's tires were much newer....it was amazing that Bobby held him off as long as he did. A lesser driver would have run JJ high into the wall, but Bobby is a class act....just like his brother Terry.

Don

Yeah JJ!!!!!!
What concentration from both guys.......imagine driving for about 5 hours 600 miles at 160mph + while inches from the next guy......He pulled his "carl edwards" trick just at the right time.......now that's great racing!!

benebob · #19 05-31-2005, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Pockets

I don't really follow IRL because I'm not a fan of ovals, but I have noticed Danica rise up through the 'lower' series to IRL.

What surprised me was hearing that IRL cars' minimum weight was figured without the driver. In F1, the minimum weight is the car plus the driver. If nobody ever complained about losing to a smaller man, I think it'd be pretty shameful to complain about losing to a girl because she weighs less. But then, I can't say whether such complaints have ever surfaced. I wonder, if she starts winning, if they'll change the rules or leave them to encourage more women drivers.

That's just it, most drivers above the average weight of 170ish have been complaining for years. This is just the first time the weight difference has been about 5%. Take note the winner was a scant 156lb chap.

Royal Tiger · #20 05-31-2005, 06:04 PM

I met Michael Andretti (he is from the Lehigh Valley and Mario lives here as well) and he is small. Much smaller then my 6'1 1/2" 200lbs. I couldn't fit in the IRL on display comfortably.

GreenMarine · #21 05-31-2005, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Mummert

She may take me in the straightaways, but I think I could lap her in the curves.

Ron, (old? old what? Not blinded by Viagra).

Hahhahaa....