Let's hear it for Danica Patrick! The kid hung in there and pulled out fourth place in a sport traditionally dominated by men.
There apparently was some turmoil over the young lady making her professional debut because of her body weight. Some drivers decided that there should be weights added to her car to even the playing field. That is absurd. Some of the drivers riding these cars are no more than 150 pounds. I seriously doubt that 20 or thirty pounds makes the difference between 1st and last place.
Now let's take a look (using what I have seen personally towing and driving) at why Female Race car drivers have the potential to do so well at this and any other driving sport.
*Disclaimer, the opinions expressed in this list are solely for humor's sake, no finger pointing or suggestions on the ability of the fairer sex are being made. This is simply the observations of "some" people not every one. I would also like to add that my wife looks especially pretty today. As do you all. (C.Y.A. Check.)
1. No signaling. Now it's ok if you change a lane with nobody but you knowing where you're going.
2. No mirrors overhead. The lipstick you got on will have to do, thus making it easier to keep your mind on driving.
3. You are now expected to speed far beyond your control, but not necessarily you comfort level (few know the difference, race car drivers I mean).
4. Bumping and ginding are expected (Grr!).
5. Parking ability will have absolutely no effect on the outcome.
6. Ice cover is rare on these courses, so there should be no pesky slipping or accidents, normally.
7. Your insurance will cover any damage to others or yourself.
8. You are more likely to show up in Sports Illustrated, if you aren't "estheticaly pleasing", but can drive really really fast.
9. No one expects you to give the right of way to other drivers.
And I will leave number ten to my loyal readers. Make your point but don't offend. Men are also bad drivers, especially old ones!
Ps. she would have won had she not stalled the car in the pit stop. She came back from 16th place. Says a lot about her skill.
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OK, why don't I do the number ten... Wussies.
10. It would be much harder to get los, but if you do, there isn't likely to be a map, but plenty of people will tell you where to go!
10. No one to nag "Why don't you stop and ask for directions?"
10. No pansy man beside her who nervously laughs at every move she makes and tells her how terrible a driver she is....
someone had to say it.
10. You won't need to fill the car yourself.
10. If it rains hard EVERYONE has to leave the course. This may be a problem for some.
PS How many fender benders Neener? And the pansy? UHUH!
ONE!!! (and it was a gooder)
and as for the pansy,well, drives like one...
He's backed into a few things himself
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