Mike Honcho 5,345 Posted April 15, 2013 Nope. She wasn't competitive. She was multiple laps down and only due to the shortness of the track and the wave around rule did she even get back on the lead lap. Then, because other drivers were actually trying to WIN the race and pitted late she was able to sneak up in to the top fifteen. I mean, seriously, you all want to say how great TWELFTH is. That's sad. And again, it was due to gimmicks. And I'm not a Danica Patrick hater. Trust me, I was hearing about her at the track years before any of you knew about her. I rooted for her, and still do. But I think it's unfortunate that deserving drivers don't get the opportunity that she's taking from them simply because she attracts sponsors. But we'll see how long that lasts if she's never up front and sitting 28th in the standings in a year or two. I watched the entire race and I'm aware that she was 2 laps down. The wave around and lucky dog are part of racing... And yes, other drivers BEHIND here pitted for fresh tires and yet were still unable to pass her. Sorry, but finishing 12th in a first attempt at Martinsville is great, better than all the drivers I mentioned before who did finish laps down. Finally, don't presume to know me or what I know about racing, you have no idea how much racing I have watched in my life. And FYI- I really don't like her and hope she falls flat on her face, but I can admit when she performed way above expectations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,583 Posted April 15, 2013 . Finally, don't presume to know me or what I know about racing, you have no idea how much racing I have watched in my life. I'll bet that I know more about racing than both you and Strike put together. Broad range, not just NASCAR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recliner Pilot 61 Posted April 15, 2013 Neckcar retard fight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,583 Posted April 15, 2013 Neckcar retard fight. There was some tennis and golf thrown in somewhere in this abortion of a thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,846 Posted April 16, 2013 I watched the entire race and I'm aware that she was 2 laps down. The wave around and lucky dog are part of racing... And yes, other drivers BEHIND here pitted for fresh tires and yet were still unable to pass her. Sorry, but finishing 12th in a first attempt at Martinsville is great, better than all the drivers I mentioned before who did finish laps down. Finally, don't presume to know me or what I know about racing, you have no idea how much racing I have watched in my life. And FYI- I really don't like her and hope she falls flat on her face, but I can admit when she performed way above expectations. How many laps did she spend inside the top 20? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,583 Posted April 16, 2013 How many laps did she spend inside the top 20? Mebbe that was their strategy yes, that was a joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 1,006 Posted April 16, 2013 I don't know if Danica deserves credit for being a talented driver or it shows how little it takes to be a NASCAR driver. But this is the only sport I've ever heard of where a woman competed at the top level with men. Hell, even in CHESS where it's entirely mental ability, women don't compete at the highest level. Poor girls. It's like they're handicapped or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,583 Posted April 21, 2013 I don't know if Danica deserves credit for being a talented driver or it shows how little it takes to be a NASCAR driver. But this is the only sport I've ever heard of where a woman competed at the top level with men. Hell, even in CHESS where it's entirely mental ability, women don't compete at the highest level. Poor girls. It's like they're handicapped or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,583 Posted April 21, 2013 25th place - 2 laps down. Another excellent showing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,846 Posted April 21, 2013 I'm changing my stance on her being in the Sprint Cup series. Her on board camera is a great vantage point for the replays of people in front of her crashing. It's great that she's always behind everyone so we can all get the benefit of watching through her windshield. Viva la Danica. :banana: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 862 Posted April 22, 2013 Danica told "shut up and race" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,846 Posted April 27, 2013 Another outstanding qualifying effort - 30th. I'm sure she'll be moving to the front early in the race though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,583 Posted April 29, 2013 Another outstanding qualifying effort - 30th. I'm sure she'll be moving to the front early in the race though. 29th place - 4 laps down. Good job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,583 Posted May 6, 2013 Talladega: 31st place in race, 27th place in overall standings. I was impressed that she missed the first "big one", though. Also in Saturdays Nationwide race: 39th place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,583 Posted May 13, 2013 Darlington: 28th place, 5 laps down She just continues to impress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted May 13, 2013 Darlington: 28th place, 5 laps down She just continues to impress Out of 43. Only in race car driving can a female beat 15 men. Further proof of how much athleticism is involved in driving in circles while sitting on your ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,583 Posted May 13, 2013 Only in race car driving can a female beat 15 men. Your ex disagrees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,583 Posted May 27, 2013 Last week : She had to get voted in by the fans to even be in the "All Star Race".. Finished 20 out of 22 Today : 29th place: 14 laps down. Good effort !@# Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,326 Posted May 27, 2013 I'll go on record saying it's a little sad you guys take so much pleasure in this. Who cares? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 833 Posted May 27, 2013 I missed the race tonight. WTF happened ?? Drivers 1 2 3 7 laps back, many out ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 920 Posted May 27, 2013 Lots of wrecks. TV cable broke and f'ed up Ky. Busch car and some rednecks. Earnhardt blew up. Stenhouse wrecked his boyfriend Manica into Keselowski. Jeff Gordon wrecked a bunch of people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,583 Posted August 9, 2013 UPDATE: She still sucks, only worse than before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,345 Posted August 9, 2013 UPDATE: She still sucks, only worse than before. Least she's smart enough not to get into a sprint car.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,345 Posted September 8, 2013 How can you not like Michael? Dude is funny as hell. He's obviously not competitive anymore but he reminds me of a huge Kenny Wallace. because he's involved in shenanigans like this(not the first time either...jet fuel): http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/9650624/nascar-investigating-clint-bowyer-spin-richmond Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 920 Posted July 26, 2015 Manica finishes 27th, for her best finish at Indy, in the 4 years she's been in the Sprint Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 833 Posted July 27, 2015 4 years already ?? WTF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,583 Posted July 27, 2015 Manica finishes 27th, for her best finish at Indy, in the 4 years she's been in the Sprint Cup. Timely bump 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,583 Posted July 27, 2015 In fairness to her, she's doing better than last year, or the year before. 22 place in the standings out of 26 or so. (legit drivers / teams) 2 top 10s and only 1 dnf. Even beating her boss, Tony Still not competitive, tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,846 Posted July 27, 2015 In fairness to her, she's doing better than last year, or the year before. 22 place in the standings out of 26 or so. (legit drivers / teams) 2 top 10s and only 1 dnf. Even beating her boss, Tony Still not competitive, tho. I'm just glad they stopped spending as much time talking about her, despite her typically running in the 20's or 30's, as they do about Junior. It was pretty sickening when they used to fawn all over her due to her hype and not based upon anything she had EVER done on the track. And she's lost her sponsorship after this year. Will be interesting to see how the off season goes if she finishes where she is now in the standings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,583 Posted July 27, 2015 I'm just glad they stopped spending as much time talking about her, despite her typically running in the 20's or 30's, as they do about Junior. It was pretty sickening when they used to fawn all over her due to her hype and not based upon anything she had EVER done on the track. And she's lost her sponsorship after this year. Will be interesting to see how the off season goes if she finishes where she is now in the standings. GoDaddy dropped her? Wow. Didn't know that. I wonder if they are going to quit Nascar all together? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,846 Posted July 27, 2015 GoDaddy dropped her? Wow. Didn't know that. I wonder if they are going to quit Nascar all together? Mainly leaving NASCAR I think. But is anyone else gonna want to sponsor someone who can't even break the top 20 consistently? http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2015/4/29/danica-patrick-godaddy-sponsorship-2016.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,846 Posted July 27, 2015 WOOD! FYP. :banana: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,846 Posted August 18, 2015 http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/13461504/danica-patrick-gets-extension-stewart-haas-racing-lands-nature-bakery-sponsorship just goes to show it's not about whether you're a worthy race car driver, just whether you can bring in the sponsors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,846 Posted April 25, 2016 Update: 25th in the points despite driving for one of the top organizations in Sprint Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,345 Posted April 25, 2016 Update: 25th in the points despite driving for one of the top organizations in Sprint Cup. Did you just copy and paste this from last year's update? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,846 Posted April 25, 2016 Did you just copy and paste this from last year's update? Nope, but she is consistent I'll give her that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,345 Posted April 26, 2016 Nope, but she is consistent I'll give her that. Aside from discussing an extremely over-rated driver who has reached her ceiling, what did you think of Edwards move on Sunday? My 2 cents, at Richmond acceptable, but....that was an overly agressive bump and run, had it been a lesser driver than Busch, he loses control of that car. Also, based on his previous reactions him saying that he would have been okay with it if the positions were reveresed, I found a little hard to believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,735 Posted April 26, 2016 I stopped watching nascar now that Gordon retired I watched the Daytona, but that's it so far. Just don't have the time with an almost 3 year old. Barely even watching golf right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
