StylsihBlondi
Member
anyone a fan of Danica Patrick here?
Danica Patrick?
- Thread starter StylsihBlondi
- Start date
iluffyew769769
Well-known member
I don't like her
MAC_Whore
Well-known member
Not directed at anyone, just my thoughts:
I think she is fantastic. She continues to improve and persevere, despite constant scrutiny and criticism from the press. As much as people say she is getting too much attention from being attractive, she gets equal amounts of negative attention for it.
Sure she's had some pitfallls, but what rookie driver (rookie anything, for that matter) hasn't? Why is it that no one makes a big deal about the fact that so many of the male drivers in the sport have fathers who were famous in the sport? You don't think that gave them an advantage?
She is the only female driver to win an Indy Race. Did you know there were two other female drivers? Most don't. Danica has helped bring a lot of attention to the sport. That's a good thing.
Racing is a male-dominated, performance-driven (pardon the pun) sport. You can't be a princess and stay around forever. She is currently ranked 6th out of like 34 drivers. That's a good run. Besides, those open-wheel Indy racers hit 200-220 mph, IIRC, with no roof on their car. That's pretty effin' brave in my book.
Here are some of the physical demands of a driver:
1. A driver's heart rate reaches 85-95% of its maximum capacity during a race (races last for hours, btw). This equates to about 150-200 beats per minute, comparable to a marathon runner or a long-distance cyclist.
2. Drivers sustain 4-5 lateral G's in turns and between 0.7 and 1.5 G's while accelerating or braking. A force of 4-5 G's is similiar to having a 40-50 lb. weight attached to one's head.
3. During a race, drivers must discern and analyze numerous factors, including the closing speed of approaching cars, the distance from other cars and the identity of competitors. A driver's depth perception and field of vision is comparable to an NFL quarterback.
4. During a race, a driver's body temperature can reach up to 103º F due to the effects of heat, vibration, and multi-directional G-loading. A driver also may lose multiple pints of fluids through perspiration.
Aside from that, there is the whole issue of crashing, which can lead to:
1) Permanent injuries, like paralysis
2) Catching on fire, leaving permanent burns
3) DYING
Am I woman enough to make that my career? I'll be the first one to admit that I don't have a big brass pair capable of an Indy career.
All of that aside, look at this. Is this the cutest thing ever? When I saw that pic, I thought MAC needs to make a Danica LG collection. Crap, they did it for Fantasia (American Idol). A lot of women can sing, but there are only 3 female Indy racers. I love this picture because it says that she isn't willing to sacrifice herself, her femininity, to please the critics. Total hottie and Bad Ass Indy Racer. I can think of worse things in the world.
I think she is fantastic. She continues to improve and persevere, despite constant scrutiny and criticism from the press. As much as people say she is getting too much attention from being attractive, she gets equal amounts of negative attention for it.
Sure she's had some pitfallls, but what rookie driver (rookie anything, for that matter) hasn't? Why is it that no one makes a big deal about the fact that so many of the male drivers in the sport have fathers who were famous in the sport? You don't think that gave them an advantage?
She is the only female driver to win an Indy Race. Did you know there were two other female drivers? Most don't. Danica has helped bring a lot of attention to the sport. That's a good thing.
Racing is a male-dominated, performance-driven (pardon the pun) sport. You can't be a princess and stay around forever. She is currently ranked 6th out of like 34 drivers. That's a good run. Besides, those open-wheel Indy racers hit 200-220 mph, IIRC, with no roof on their car. That's pretty effin' brave in my book.
Here are some of the physical demands of a driver:
1. A driver's heart rate reaches 85-95% of its maximum capacity during a race (races last for hours, btw). This equates to about 150-200 beats per minute, comparable to a marathon runner or a long-distance cyclist.
2. Drivers sustain 4-5 lateral G's in turns and between 0.7 and 1.5 G's while accelerating or braking. A force of 4-5 G's is similiar to having a 40-50 lb. weight attached to one's head.
3. During a race, drivers must discern and analyze numerous factors, including the closing speed of approaching cars, the distance from other cars and the identity of competitors. A driver's depth perception and field of vision is comparable to an NFL quarterback.
4. During a race, a driver's body temperature can reach up to 103º F due to the effects of heat, vibration, and multi-directional G-loading. A driver also may lose multiple pints of fluids through perspiration.
Aside from that, there is the whole issue of crashing, which can lead to:
1) Permanent injuries, like paralysis
2) Catching on fire, leaving permanent burns
3) DYING
Am I woman enough to make that my career? I'll be the first one to admit that I don't have a big brass pair capable of an Indy career.
All of that aside, look at this. Is this the cutest thing ever? When I saw that pic, I thought MAC needs to make a Danica LG collection. Crap, they did it for Fantasia (American Idol). A lot of women can sing, but there are only 3 female Indy racers. I love this picture because it says that she isn't willing to sacrifice herself, her femininity, to please the critics. Total hottie and Bad Ass Indy Racer. I can think of worse things in the world.
Tinkee-Belle
Well-known member
i dont watch car racing but my ex bf was OBSESSED with her lol... posters allll over his room. I think a lot of guys thinks its super hot that she races cars. I think its pretty darn brave... theres no way I would ever do it!
StylsihBlondi
Member
StylsihBlondi
Member
Quote:
Actually its only online, you can watch it at Motorola - MotoDanica just click Danica Show to view it. LoL its really funny its like a spoof on all the day time talk shows excepts its all related to racing topics
Originally Posted by MAC_Whore
I hadn't heard about the show. What network is it on? I'll have to check it out. 
|
Actually its only online, you can watch it at Motorola - MotoDanica just click Danica Show to view it. LoL its really funny its like a spoof on all the day time talk shows excepts its all related to racing topics
MAC_Whore
Well-known member
Quote:
Is it just me or did that wedding dress remind any of you of Star Jones wedding? lol
| Originally Posted by StylsihBlondi
Actually its only online, you can watch it at Motorola - MotoDanica just click Danica Show to view it. LoL its really funny its like a spoof on all the day time talk shows excepts its all related to racing topics |
Is it just me or did that wedding dress remind any of you of Star Jones wedding? lol
blindpassion
Well-known member
I think its really awesome to see a woman out there in a male dominated sport
shes doing great
shes beautiful
and even though shes playing a mans game so to speak, she stays very female.
Good for her!
shes doing great
shes beautiful
and even though shes playing a mans game so to speak, she stays very female.
Good for her!
StylsihBlondi
Member
Quote:
Ya it excites me to see how far she's come as a female race car driver with her show At Home with Danica Patrick and her being on the cover of Sports Illustrated...She's come a long way
Quote:
LOL thats funny
| Originally Posted by blindpassion
I think its really awesome to see a woman out there in a male dominated sport shes doing great shes beautiful and even though shes playing a mans game so to speak, she stays very female. Good for her! |
Ya it excites me to see how far she's come as a female race car driver with her show At Home with Danica Patrick and her being on the cover of Sports Illustrated...She's come a long way
Quote:
| Originally Posted by MAC_Whore
Is it just me or did that wedding dress remind any of you of Star Jones wedding? lol |
LOL thats funny
