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Informative Articles About Danica

Baby, You Can Drive My Car
Thoughts on the 2005 Indianapolis 500
Mike Zielinski, Zeke Blog
Danica Patrick never once flinched in the white gauze of the spotlight Sunday.
A symphony in flamboyance, she showed plenty of pluck and grit in finishing fourth in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500.
Of course, everybody fell in love with the 23-year-old rookie and this time it wasn’t because of her flowing black hair and photogenic features.
Rather, 300,000 people at Indy and millions watching on ABC echoed with thumping heartbeats alternating between stiletto and hatchet as Patrick made the strongest showing by a woman in the storied race’s 89-year history.
In an unforgiving sport in which brave souls race at supersonic speeds all the while knowing that metal and flesh can be reduced to poisonous ash in the twinkling of a panicked eye, Patrick flashed fireworks in her eyes and displayed an indomitable will in her heart.
Yes, she’s a sexy woman. But she’s also a thoroughbred behind the wheel -- strong, fast and elegant.
While America and the world had their throats gulp into their mouths, Danica courageously and miraculously overcame two rookie miscues.
In so doing, she not only became the first woman to lead a lap at Indy, but she had the lead with a mere 10 laps to go. For fleeting moments, the Earth stopped spinning on its axis.
Global emotions definitely were dancing the Bulgarian polka as we all screamed: Can she do it?
Alas, her crew had gambled that she could make to the end of the 200-lap race when she took the lead on lap 172 when everyone in front of her pitted.
And in the dramatic final laps that somehow seemed to be moving in terrifying slow motion despite speeds in excess of 200 mph,, she couldn’t run at full power, eventually sliding back to fourth as her fuel tank grew agonizingly drier than an empty promise.
Had she taken the checkered flag, the marketing aftershocks hardly would have been baleful. No matter. Sprinkle her with stardust because she already glitters like jewel box awash in moonlight.
You can wager we will be seeing plenty of her charismatic sun-kissed profile.
Role Model Material
by Carol Traeger, Cargirl
...if I had to choose a role model for my daughter, I'd nominate Danica Patrick. Why?
Because she is:
Not a good race driver for a woman, but a good race driver, period.
Poised. She's handling her skyrocketing popularity like a champ. She is cool under pressure, disarmingly charming with the media and friendly to her fans.
A team player. She always credits her team for her strong performances and applauds her teammates for theirs.
Humble. She admits her mistakes, taking full responsibility (when it's hers) for her spins, stalls, crashes, and other foibles.
Huggable. She's physically demonstrative with her bosses, teammates, and family members.
Focused. Anyone who can drive that fast for that long has to be, and she doesn't let the media attention or roaring crowds distract her.
Healthy and fit. She runs, does yoga, and shuns Little Debbies in favor of fruits, veggies, and other good stuff.
Sexy, and is not afraid to talk about it (or pose provocatively for the cover and pages of FHM magazine).
Not perfect. She admits she has a tendency to procrastinate, she screams in her helmet when she's upset, and . . . she drinks coffee, the caffeinated kind (yea, I knew I liked her!).
Is Danica Patrick Just
a Celebrated Figment of the Media's Imagination?
Courtesy of Jonathan Ingram, author of 'Danica Patrick: America's Hottest Racer'
Because Patrick gets special treatment from the media, which is satisfying a demand by viewers and readers interested in her story, Danica's detractors ask constantly, 'What has Danica done? She's never won a race.'
The Indanapolis Motor Speedway publishes a list of drivers who have led laps in the Indy 500. Relatively, it's a short list. Patrick's name is on it.
The Speedway also has a list of drivers who have set the fastest lap of the month at Indy. Given only 89 events prior to this year, it's an even shorter list. Patrick's name is on it. (Teammate Kenny Brack edged Danica's previously fastest qualifying lap when he qualified during the second weekend, but Danica retained the fastest lap of the month over-all.)
The number of drivers who have won multiple poles during any IRL or Champ Car season is relatively short. An IRL rookie, Patrick won three poles last year.
The list of "rookies of the year" in Champ Cars or the IRL is also short, since this promotional idea is a latter-day imitation of baseball's rookie award. Against F3000 veteran Tomas Enge and Ryan Briscoe, the Australian teen sensation who had been signed to a test contract by Toyota's F-1 team, Patrick came out ahead. She won the rookie title by a considerable margin as these other lads crashed out constantly.
The Speedway's own Indy 500 Rookie of the Year began in 1952 (five years after the National League's first rookie award was won by Jackie Robinson.) Versus five others in 2005, Patrick won Indy's rookie award as well after leading the race three times for 19 laps.
And, finally, it bears repeating from our earlier posting, Patrick is the highest finishing American to ever compete in the prestigious Formula Ford Festival in England, where she finished second to Anthony Davidson. Because that so infuriated so many in the U.S. and elsewhere who believe racing is reserved for men, the myth arose that Danny Sullivan had done at least as well as Patrick, an inacuracy repeated in the media regularly as gospel. Not so.
Current Biography - October 2005
Danica Patrick, racecar driver
The racecar driver Danica Patrick “is a slick, 5-foot-1, 100-pound package of talent and charisma,” Bob Sansevere enthused in an article for the Saint Paul (Minnesota) Pioneer Press (June 4, 2005). “She also is extremely photogenic, which will only fuel her marketability and help heighten awareness that women—at least one woman, anyway—can compete with the best male drivers.” On May 29, 2005 the 23-year-old Patrick became only the fourth woman ever to compete in the famous Indianapolis 500 race and the first woman to hold the lead during that competition; in addition, by finishing in fourth place, she achieved the best result yet attained by a female driver in the race, and—coincidentally or not—the Indy 500 event in which she competed drew more television viewers than any other in over a decade. While Patrick's activities have garnered much media attention due to her gender and good looks, she is seen by racing-industry insiders not as a mere novelty but as one with the skills necessary to become a champion. “If there’s one great thing I think that’s happened over the years [it] is that women are being accepted into a man’s world in all different areas, whether it’s flying a plane or driving a racecar,” Patrick told Michael Vega for the Boston Globe (May 29, 2005). “I think it’s much more accepting, and people are actually excited for it and they’d like to see something new and something fresh and something they’ve never seen before.”
Patrick's parents, T.J. and Bev Patrick, met in the 1970s, while T.J. was racing snowmobiles and Bev worked as a mechanic for a female snowmobile driver. The older of their two children, Danica Sue Patrick was born on March 25, 1982 in Beloit, Wisconsin; her sister, Brooke, was born two years later. The family settled in Roscoe, Illinois, where they owned a plate-glass company and the Java Hut coffee shop. When Brooke was about eight years old, she wanted to try go-kart racing, and with their background in snowmobile racing, her parents were enthusiastic. After crashing four times in one race, Brooke decided that she was not meant to be a racer, but Danica, who had begun racing because of her sister's influence, soon became hooked. The 10-year-old began competing in go-kart races organized by the World Karting Association, and by the conclusion of the 1992 season (her first), she had finished second in points out of 20 drivers in her age group. “In my first race in go-karts, I was lapped within six laps by the competition,” Patrick told an AutoRacing1.com (April 1, 2002) interviewer. “I knew I would have to concentrate, improve and be determined. But racing is something I wanted to do once I drove that kart for the first time.” Patrick entered more events in the following years, winning her first Grand National Championship by the age of 12. In her progression from younger to more advanced categories of racing, she amassed two more national titles and 10 regional crowns, and in 1996 she dominated her class, winning 39 of 49 feature races. She also began attending a driving school run by Lyn St. James, a former participant in the Indianapolis 500. St. James recognized Patrick’s talent and groomed her as a racer, making sure to introduce her young protégé to influential figures in the racing world. She even took Patrick with her to the 1997 Indy 500 to watch the race and make more connections. “Out of 200 that have gone through my program, no more than 10 set themselves apart that I’ve gone out of my way to help behind the scenes,” St. James said in an interview with the San Jose (California) Mercury News (May 29, 2005). “They have to be exceptional. It’s not good enough to just be good. The reality is you have to be extraordinary. I saw Danica as extraordinary.”
As Patrick rose through the ranks of the youth go-kart circuit, she attracted the attention of racing officials who suggested that she switch from karts to racecars and relocate to England to polish her skills in the British developmental-racing series. Her family supported her endeavors, and with the aid of some sponsorships, Patrick went to England. (Patrick, who had attended Hononegah Community High School, in Rockton, Illinois, left at age 16 and later earned her GED.) “If you want to be the best lawyer, you go to Harvard,” Bev Patrick explained for AutoRacing1.com. “If you want to be the best driver, you go to England.” Patrick made her racing debut in England in 1998, when she competed in the Formula Vauxhall Winter Series. She raced in England for the whole of the following season, placing ninth in the Formula Vauxhall Championship. Then, in 2000, Patrick switched to the British Zetek Formula Ford Series, which is known for being extremely competitive and difficult. In placing second at the Formula Ford Festival, Patrick earned the highest-ever finish by either a woman or an American in the English event. In England “there were times it was tough on the soul, not being close to your family and friends,” Patrick told Bill Center for the San Diego Union-Tribune (May 29, 2005). “But I learned in England and got tougher. I grew up over there very quickly. I learned about life as much as cars.” In 2001 she returned to the United States, quickly winning the Gorsline Scholarship Award for the top up-and-coming young driver in U.S. road racing. “After racing in Europe, I received a lot of experience that can help me get to the top of the sport,” Patrick told AutoRacing1.com. “I just need the chance to show my abilities.”
Patrick soon got that chance. While in England managing the Jaguar Formula One team, the racing-team owner Bobby Rahal saw Patrick perform and was favorably impressed. In 2002 he signed her to a multiyear contract with Rahal Letterman, the prominent team he co-owns with the talk-show host David Letterman. Rahal designated Patrick as a driver for the next year’s Toyota Atlantic Series; when she placed third in the series, Patrick became the first woman to occupy a spot on the winners' podium. She raced in the same event in 2004 and not only placed third but came within the top five in 10 out of 12 races. In 2003 Patrick drew attention—not all of it positive—for appearing scantily clad in the men’s magazine FHM. In her own defense, Patrick told Terry Blount for the Dallas Morning News (May 29, 2005), “Anything that brings more attention to the sport is good.”
At a news conference in May 2004, Rahal announced his decision that his increasingly popular new driver was ready to participate in the Indy Racing League (IRL), a series of races throughout the U.S. and Japan, the highlight of which is the famous Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. As Bill Center reported, Patrick herself expressed surprise: “I had no idea Bobby was going to say that. . . . It was one of those moments when you pinch yourself to make sure you heard what you just heard. It was my dream come true.” The decision would make Patrick only the fourth woman ever to compete in the IRL; the first was Janet Guthrie (who raced in the event from 1977 to 1979), followed by Lyn St. James (from 1992 to 2000), and Sarah Fisher (from 2000 to 2004). Though Patrick would be a rookie in the race, Rahal expressed his faith in her. “Believe me, I never would have put her in this car if I thought she was going to make a fool out of herself or us,” Rahal told Terry Blount. “She’s under a lot of pressure here, but she can handle it.” She also had to handle objections from some male drivers, who implied that Patrick’s 100-pound frame gave her an unfair advantage by making her car lighter than theirs. The IRL president, Brian Barnhart, disagreed, telling Dave Caldwell for the New York Times (May 31, 2005) that Patrick's weight “had a . . . minimal effect on the competition.” Although she crashed in the first race of the 2005 IRL series and placed only 15th and 12th, respectively, in the next two, Patrick impressed even Rahal with her fourth-place performance in the fourth race, in Motegi, Japan. In the qualifying race for the Indianapolis 500, Patrick nearly crashed again, but instead drew kudos for her skillful handling of the near-miss. “That was one heck of a save,” her fellow racer Tony Kanaan told the San Jose (California) Mercury News. “A lot of drivers would have wound up in the wall on that one. It was pretty impressive. She’s got a lot of talent.”
The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, often referred to as the Indy 500, is one of the oldest and most prestigious events in car racing. It was first held over Memorial Day weekend in 1911 at the then-new Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. Since then it has become a cherished tradition for both drivers and racing enthusiasts. Although the technology involved has developed and the rules have been refined over the years, the race remains a 500-mile-long course to be completed in 200 laps. With participants moving at an average speed of approximately 160 miles per hour (157.603 mph in the 2005 race), recent events have lasted between two and a half and three and a half hours (three hours, 10 minutes, and 21 seconds in 2005).
On May 29, 2005 Patrick became the first woman to take the lead during the Indianapolis 500, holding it for 19 laps before Tom Wheldon overtook her. She finished fourth, ahead of 29 others in the race, the best showing ever by a female driver at the Indy 500 and a highly respectable finish for any first-time competitor in the event. “She’s the real deal . . . ,” Lyn St. James told Michael Vega about Patrick, adding, “I think she will be a future winner.” Patrick herself told Jim Gintonio for the Arizona Republic (June 8, 2005), “It’s so early in my career, and I never thought I’d be a role model this early. It caught me off-guard, but it says a lot about how I was brought up, what my values have been and how my parents raised me. It’s very flattering that being myself is enough to be a role model.”
To continue being a role model, many observers have noted, Patrick must keep performing well. “She has to establish she belongs because she’s good, not just because she’s female . . . ,” Mary Jo Kane, a professor of sports sociology at the University of Minnesota and director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport, explained to Bob Sansevere. “At the end of the day, you're judged on if you win or lose. Not whether you're male or female, not whether you're black or white, not whether you're rich or poor. Do you win?” Patrick’s father, T.J., made a similar statement to Michael Vega: “My main concern is that if they try to do too much PR or keep [Patrick] too busy that she forgets about racing. She has to focus on racing, that’s the key. The results will bring the people. She wants to be in here for the long haul. She’s here to show everybody that she can race first, then she can pull her helmet off and let her long hair fall out.” Patrick, too, apparently understands the need to stay at the top of her field. The abundance of press about her is “magnified because I’m a rookie and a woman. And because I drive for Rahal and David Letterman,” she told Bill Center. “I understand why [the media attention is] all here. I just hope I give everyone more stories to write.”
Patrick is engaged to Paul Hospenthal, the physical therapist who treated her in 2002, after she injured her hip while practicing yoga. The couple plan to marry in November 2005. They currently share a home (along with Patrick’s miniature schnauzer, Billy) in Scottsdale, Arizona, where Hospenthal runs the Desert Institute of Physical Therapy. In addition to yoga, Patrick stays in shape through running and weight training. She is also “kind of a TV junkie,” as Hospenthal told People (June 6, 2005). For the same article, Bobby Rahal said about her, “Danica shakes your hand and, crunch, it’s like a truck driver. That’s the yin and yang of Danica. The exterior is nice and pretty—and underneath she is as tough as steel.”

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Danica has been nominated for two ESPY awards - Best Female Athlete and Best Moment (for her Motegi win). She will also be presenting at the awards ceremony July 20, 9pm ET on ESPN. You can cast your vote until July 12.

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July 1, 2008

Patrick's Detractors Wrong

June 17, 2008

Patrick: Short is Sweet

F1 - Danica yet to accept Honda test offer

Win has Patrick hungry for more

May 30, 2008

"We're all as feisty as Danica", says Manning.

May 29, 2008

Danica talks about Briscoe in 2007, says he suffers from "brain fade".

Briscoe still doesn't get it.

May 27, 2008

Radio comments about Danica on NPR.

May 25, 2008

IndyCar Finally Worth Watching Again

IndyCar 'too stupid' to let Danica Patrick fight Ryan Briscoe

Even in anger and defeat, Danica is the story

Danica Patrick's chance to make history is the pits"

May 22, 2008

A very good article about Danica, the Indy 500, and what it means to be Danica here.

Podcast of Danica on the Jody Mac Show

May 16, 2008

Tissot Revs Up Its Partnership With Brand Ambassador Danica Patrick

Read about Tissot and Danica here.

Danica Productive Turning Practice Laps
May 14, 2008

A good article about what it means for Danica to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Patrick gets SI cover.

From the Dayton Daily News about a writer being a fan.

Time to give her respect, but can Danica win Indy?

From Sports Illustrated's Lars Anderson, on Danica and the Indy 500.

Popular Patrick faces growing expectations at Indianapolis 500.

May 13, 2008

Forget the Hype

Danica Patrick has been racing for 17 tough years and now faces the strongest 500 field in a generation. But she believes this is her time

Danica on the Cover of Sports Illustrated

Danica is featured in the May 19 edition of Sports Illustrated. The issue goes on sale May 14. The press release states:

In 2005, Danica Patrick made the cover of Sports Illustrated after her fourth-place finish in the Indianapolis 500. This year, she graces the magazine's cover before the 92nd Running of the 500-Mile Race.

The cover headline:
Yes She Can
Danica Revs Up for Indy

Lars Anderson writes about Patrick's megawatt star power on Pole Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, during which she qualified fifth for the May 25 race. On April 27 at Twin Ring Motegi, Patrick became the first female to win a major closed-course auto race.

During her first excursion to the Indianapolis 500 in '05, Patrick qualified and finished fourth. She became the first female to lead a lap (19 overall), and battled eventual winner Dan Wheldon for the point in the latter stages before fading because of fuel mileage. Her run triggered a groundswell of media and promotional opportunities that continue to this day. Winning the Indy Japan 300 in her 50th IndyCar Series race has heightened the interest in the driver and series.

Patrick will be joined .. 2 by Andretti Green Racing teammate Tony Kanaan and Team Penske's Helio Castroneves.

May 5, 2008

Danica's 2005 Indianapolis Car Inducted Into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum

The No. 16 Argent Mortgage car for Rahal Letterman Racing that Danica Patrick drove in the 2005 Indianapolis 500 has been donated to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum by its owner, Stanley Ross.

Patrick became the first female to lead a race lap (through pit stop cycles on Lap 58), and led 18 of the final 28 laps. She finished fourth in her rookie season.

"I first heard about Danica through some of my vintage racing friends, and was particularly impressed by her showing at the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch," Ross said. "So I worked with Rahal Letterman to provide some Atlantic cars from the team that my son, Malcolm, ran. This got her started here, and when Bobby wanted to run her at Indy I jumped aboard to help with this car for her. My aim was to put open wheeled racing back into the public's eye, and in this we succeeded. It was great fun being a part of this."

Patrick made nine starts in the car in '05, earning pole positions at Kansas, Kentucky and Chicago. The car scored six top-10 finishes in its IndyCar history, including a seventh-place run in its final outing with Jeff Simmons at the wheel last season at Infineon Raceway.

"It's flattering to think that a car I drove is going to be on display at Indianapolis Motor Speedway," Patrick said. "The 2005 Indianapolis 500 was an amazing race for me and was a milestone day in the history of the biggest race in the world. I'm glad fans will have a chance to relive that day and get a closer look at a car that played a significant role in my career and in the legend of the Indianapolis 500."

April 24, 2008

Texas Motor Speedway's Bombardier Learjet 550 Billboard to Feature Danica in a Swimsuit.

The Aftermath of Danica's Historic Win.

Kansas: Andretti Green Racing Preview.

Motegi: Honda Race Report.

The Big W.

Would It Hurt to Give Danica Patrick Some Credit Here?

April 20, 2008

Probably the Best Article I've Ever Read About Danica

It's by Jeff Olson, Senior Writer, Racer Magazine, and you can read it here.

March 30, 2008

Danica Wins Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Favorite Female Athlete Award

With over 88,000,000 votes cast, Danica won out over Cheryl Ford, and Venus and Serena Williams.

Yeah, I know, it's the Nickelodeon awards. But hey, those kids know that Danica is a race car driver, and they are some of the future race fans. Every little bit of publicity helps, and Danica once again helps to keep the interest and publicity about the IRL in the press.

And no, the picture that was up on the Nickelodeon page for the voting was not Danica in a swimsuit. She was pictured wearing her Motorola blues and shades.

Good choice, kids.

March 11, 2008

Indy Racing Superstar Danica Patrick Sends The Contestants On A Wild, Unpredictable And Emotional Road Trip, On ABC's "Oprah's Big Give"

Monday, March 10, 2008 -- "Episode 105" - Indy Racing superstar Danica Patrick revs up the competition when she sends the contestants speeding off on "The Big Give Road Trip" challenge. Every mile counts on this wild ride. Who's going to crack under the intense pressure? An unexpected event finds one contestant in the middle of a harrowing tragedy. Who will give big? Who will go home? "Oprah's Big Give" airs SUNDAY, MARCH 30 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

February 29, 2008

Two articles about Danica testing at Homestead. A very good day, finishing at the top of the leader board for day 2.

Fighting a Florida Flu, Danica Tops Day 2

Patrick Defies Illness to Lead

February 20, 2008

A very good, and long, interview with Danica about the upcoming year, the SI swimsuit issue, and the reunification of Champ and the IRL at Paddock Talk.

Some good info about Danica and Helio, an exciting new hire for Andretti Green, the AirTran Danica pit crew, and new media developments at The Auto Channel.

A blog critical of Danica in the swimsuit issue by an idiot who calls her a NASCAR pin-up. You can leave a note to the editor if you want here.

February 14, 2008

7/11, Swimsuits and Yahoo

7-Eleven stores are offering a gift to the first 25 customers and racing fans purchasing a copy of the new Sports Illustrated’s annual Swimsuit Issue. Beginning Feb. 14, participating 7-Eleven stores will feature a special display including the SI magazine issue and 25 copies of a colored poster of IndyCar Series driver Danica Patrick. The 11” x 14” poster depicts Patrick as seen in the four-page spread of her first-time appearance in the Swimsuit issue and first time posing in a swimming suit. Patrick is one of four Andretti Green Racing drivers and is sponsored by 7-Eleven, Inc.

Patrick’s appearance in the magazine, which is expected to be read by more than 69 million people, has proven extremely popular with fans. According to Internet search engine Yahoo.com, Patrick ranks third for most searches after Valentine’s Cards and SI Swimsuit Issue.

February 13, 2008

AirTran Airways Passengers at LaGuardia Airport offered quicker checkin from a 'Pit Crew' of Danica Patricks

AirTran Airways announced that passengers at LaGuardia Airport will have their own personal pit crew to get through check-in quicker, thanks to a team of Danica Patrick look-alikes.

The "Danica Pit Crew" will work the AirTran Airways ticket counter, assisting travellers with their luggage and helping customers speed through check-in.

The carrier, which sponsors the real Danica Patrick through its association with Andretti Green Racing, will use the Danica Pit Crew to kick off its new IndyCar(R) Series promotion. Winners will receive tickets to watch the race from Danica's pit inside Pit Lane.

To be eligible, contest participants must be members of AirTran Airways' frequent flyer program, A+ Rewards.

February 12, 2008

Danica in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2008

That's about all that needs to be said. Go here for much more.

February 8, 2008

Danica Nominated for Kids Choice Award

Danica has been nominated for Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Award Female Athlete, along with Cheryl Ford, Serena Williams, and Venus Williams. The show will be broadcast March 29.

Go Danica!

January 26, 2008

Danica to Guest Star on "Oprah's Big Give"

Oprah Winfrey gives big with help from big stars. Her new reality show, "Oprah's Big Give" is set to feature celebrities like John Travolta, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Jennifer Aniston.

Oprah's big project, which will premiere on March 2, will follow ten people traveling around the country to help others by giving away money.

This would ideally be done without knowledge of any personal rewards.

Athletes will also grace the shows as guest stars including tennis players Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, auto racer Danica Patrick, and skateboarder Tony Hawk.

The reality show will be unique, as the contestants will work to change strangers' lives through good deeds.

They will be judged by a panel that includes chef Jamie Oliver, philanthropist Malaak Compton-Rock and NFL Tony Gonzalez. The competition is for eight weeks.

The list of contestant has not yet been announced.

Kanaan Talks About 2008, Danica

What should IndyCar fans be excited about in the upcoming season? That was the question posed to Tony Kanaan during Racing Day at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

"One thing that's not going to happen, which happens in NASCAR, is you don't see a driver dominate and win six, seven, eight races a year," Kanaan said. "You're going to definitely see a championship decided in the last race between three or four drivers, like it was last year.

"You'll see a different winner, maybe every race, and a lot of excitement. What they should look for is the younger (drivers) like Marco and Danica (Patrick) trying to beat the old guys like me, Helio (Castroneves) and (Dan) Wheldon. That's the beauty of the series."

Will Patrick win a race this season?

"She's definitely capable," Kanaan said of his AGR teammate. "She's in the right team. Now it's in her hands."

January 25, 2008

Go Daddy Super Bowl ad finally passes muster, will tout censored commercial

The Business Journal of Phoenix

The Go Daddy Group Inc. is ready with its latest Super Bowl ad.

It will feature Indy racer and Go Daddy Girl Danica Patrick, but is not the ad the Scottsdale Internet domain registrar wanted to air.

As in past years, the company battled it out with censors over what is fit to show on television.

After 10 submissions, including five concepts, three of which Go Daddy produced itself, and a number of revisions, the Fox network approved an ad called "Spot On." Several character actors also appear in the commercial.

Go Daddy CEO Bob Parsons said he was disappointed the original concept was nixed calling it "hilarious."

"We are going to have to make lemonade out of lemons on this one," he said. "It's risky, but we've changed our whole marketing plan so we can leverage something out of this smokin' hot spot."

The approved commercial, however, will let viewers know how to see the original spot on www.godaddy.com during the Feb. 3 game.

Fast Driver or Smart Driver?

Thoughts posted by "Zoom Zoom" on IndyCar.com

Congrats to Danica. She played it perfect.

A good driver knows that in Indy cars, on an oval track, especially Montegi, that fuel plays an important role in the race. A good racing team knows that fuel plays an important role in the race. Knowledgable fans know that fuel plays an important role.

Trying to get out of sync on fuel, and conserving fuel is as common in Indy racing as flies at a barbeque.

Danica knows it. Scott knows it. Helio knows it. They all know it or they wouldn't be driving Indy cars.

Gambling whether or not to come into the pits for a quick splash is also just as common. A yellow flag, and ya lose. A green race, and you win. That's a team call, but it is up to the driver to both conserve fuel, and stay fast enough to stay in contention.

Helio's team gambled, and so did Danica's team. Quick splash and hope for a green race to the finish, and conserve fuel to get there without another stop. Strategies I have watched many times in the (mumble) years I have been watching Indy races.

With a green race, Helio and Danica both had an equal shot at winning after that last pit stop. Helio actually had a better chance because he was ahead of Danica.

Danica knew she had to catch, and pass Helio with about 48 laps to go. Dang hard to catch someone on that track that doesn't want to be caught, and passing Helio, as fans of this sport know, is extremely difficult at any time. Getting by Helio in an Indy race is about as hard as winning a Dancing with the Stars trophy.

She laid back. Lost ground but stayed fast enough to keep the leaders in sight. Stayed cool. Then dialed it up, and hit her sprint at exactly the right time. A marathon runner saving that last extra bit for that final sprint.

There are fast drivers, and there are smart drivers, and this race showed that Danica is both a fast driver and a smart driver...

Let the whiners whine. They embarress themselves with their ignorance..
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Danica's Press Conference After Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix (6:18)

Danica Finishes 2nd at Detriot Belle Isle Grand Prix (8:52)

Danica qualifies in the front row at Infineon Raceway

Danica qualifies in the front row at Mid-Ohio

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I Drove All Night - It could happen at Le Mans
Not Ur Girl - Goes without saying
Jump - If the Blue Angels can use it, so can we

The Cars

Facts About Indy Cars

- Accelerates from 0mph to 100mph in less than 3 seconds.

- Are ethanol powered and produce more than 650 horsepower

- Weighs 1530 pounds

- Generates enough downforce (aerodynamic pressure) at 220mph to run upside down on the ceiling without falling off

- With downforce and tire grip, generates 4 to 5 G's of lateral force. Many drivers hold their breath in turns to counteract the physical forces.

- Runs on tires that approach 212 degrees (boiling point) at speed, and become tar-like to increase grip on the track

- At 220mph, travel more than the length of a football field every second

- The draft (hole in the air) behind an Indy car is 25 feet long



What's it like to drive an Indy car? Always on the edge, trying to keep the rear end behind you.

Watch from the cockpit camera as Vitor Meira runs at Mid-Ohio.

Just how fast is 220mph? Watch from the stands at Texas Motor Speedway as the cars race on this 1.5 mile superspeedway.

This isn't an Indy car... it's an F1 car. But the idea is the same: street cars against a race car.

Schedule 2008 Race Dates and Tracks

Sat 29-Mar Homestead-Miami Speedway

Sun 6-Apr Streets of St. Petersburg

Sat 19-Apr Twin Ring Motegi

Sun 27-Apr Kansas Speedway

Sun 25-May 92nd Indianapolis 500

Sun 1-Jun The Milwaukee Mile

Sat 7-Jun Texas Motor Speedway

Sun 22-Jun Iowa Speedway

Sat 28-Jun Richmond International Raceway

Sun 6-Jul Watkins Glen International

Sat 12-Jul Nashville Superspeedway

Sun 20-Jul Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Sat 26-Jul Edmonton

Sat 9-Aug Kentucky Speedway

Sun 24-Aug Infineon Raceway

Sun 31-Aug The Raceway at Belle Isle Park

Sun 7-Sep Chicagoland Speedway

Sun 26-Oct Australia


Danica Race Quotes Iowa

Friday Practice

“It was a very productive day for the Motorola team. We made a couple of changes throughout the day and we were able to find some speed. My crew has worked hard and I think we’re going to have a very good weekend.”

Pre-Race

"I am looking forward to going back to the Iowa Speedway. There was such a great fan turnout last year – the fans were excited and that in turn makes the drivers excited. The next three races are going to be challenging. I am getting more confident on the short ovals, and the Motorola team had a great test this week, so we are going to use that momentum going into this weekend in Iowa."

- Danica

"Even though we won the race last year in Iowa, it was one of the worst tracks for Andretti Green. We had a great test this week in Richmond, the test went flawless, the track was hot – and with those conditions we are more prepared this year for the next few short oval races. We have a much better car this year than we did last year. Danica is getting more confident on these types of tracks, so I believe that we are in a great position going into Iowa this weekend."

Kyle Moyer, Race Strategist

Texas Motor Speedway

Post-Race

“I am frustrated that we did not stay up front the entire race. My car was really loose most of the race, so that made it difficult to drive in traffic. The Motorola crew is working really hard and I appreciate their efforts.”

Pre-Race

"The Motorola car was fast tonight when we were not in traffic. But the minute we were in traffic we got slow. Unfortunately, we did not have an opportunity to spend a great deal of time in traffic, so hopefully we will get a better feel tomorrow afternoon during the practice sessions."

Milwaukee

Pre-Race

“I have always liked The Milwaukee Mile. I feel that the Motorola team has worked hard all season to give me a strong car. I’m looking forward to getting back in the car this weekend, especially after last weekend’s disappointing finish. I have something to prove this weekend.”

- Danica


“After last week’s disappointing finish – we need to make up some ground since we have had two DNFs this season. The Motorola team has been working very hard this season to give Danica a strong car at each race. We are sixth in the championship so far so we need to have good, strong finish this weekend.”

Kyle Moyer, Race Strategist


Indianapolis 500

Post-Race

“I definitely didn’t have the car to win the race, but the Motorola car was a top-five car today. The team worked hard all month to give me a car that would compete with the front-runners, and it is unfortunate that we ended the month with an incident in pit lane, which was clearly not our mistake. But, I am happy for Scott (Dixon), he was strong all month long, so congrats to him and his crew.”

- Danica


“We had a top-five car for sure, and the worst thing about top-five cars is when you don’t finish in the top-five. On the other hand, I am very proud of the hard work that Danica and the crew did this month. We need to put this race behind us, and focus on next weekend and the championship.”

Kyle Moyer, Race Strategist

Kansas

Post-Race

“I am disappointed that the Motorola car had to cut the day short due to the right rear wheel mount. I came on the radio earlier in the race saying there was some movement in the car, but we had no idea that it was that serious. We came into the race with a great car, and struggled to stay up front from the beginning. I hope that this does not cause me to lose many positions in the championship standings.”

Kyle Moyer, Race Strategist, #7 Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone:

"It certainly wasn't the way we wanted to finish the race after a win in Japan. We had a problem with a wheel nut and a drive pin so we had to end the race early. The Motorola car was good and we were quick, and that's the most important thing. Danica did a good job today. It is now time to start focusing on the Indianapolis 500"

Qualifying

“We arrived here with a good Motorola car. We had a good first run today and the car is really well balanced. Hopefully we can get out in front of the red and white cars. My crew has worked really hard this week turning the car around.”

Pre-Race

“I’m certainly looking forward to racing at Kansas this weekend. Our attitude is just that we'll start thinking more about competing for the championship. It's not that I haven't been, but it's even more realistic now with having a win. They always say that first one is the hardest one to get, which I agree, and now hopefully we can get more, which will obviously help us in the championship. We just have to be consistent all year and that continues at Kansas.”

Kyle Moyer, Race Strategist:

“Now, it’s not a matter of when we’ll win, but when we’ll win again. I would have no problem starting that at Kansas this weekend. It’s a good track for Danica. She ran very well there last year, so hopefully we can do the same thing in the Motorola car there this year.”

Motegi

Post-Race

"Finally! This is a long time coming. It was a fuel strategy race, but my team called it perfectly for me. I know I was on the same strategy as Helio and when I passed him for the lead, I couldn't believe it. This is fabulous.

"First and foremost, I have to thank Motorola for all of their support. They’ve been a fantastic sponsor and I’m thrilled to give them their first win in several years. I also want to thank Go Daddy.com, XM, AirTran Airways, Honda and Firestone for all their support, as well. I also have to thank Michael (Andretti), Kim (Green) and Kevin (Savoree). They’ve believed in me since the very beginning and this validates their decision. To get my first win is great. To do it at Honda’s track is even better."

Kyle Moyer, Race Strategist, #7 Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone:

"This is great. We put the tools there and we decided to gamble, and Danica was able to get the fuel mileage. She did a great job today. I have nothing to say other than great job to Danica and the Motorola crew. It is great for Andretti Green Racing to win the Indy Japan 300 again this year."



Qualifying

"The Motorola car is okay right now, but we need to find more front grip. In practice yesterday, I was fighting understeer, so once the track grips up I think we will have a great run on Saturday."

Pre-Race

"I look forward to coming back to Japan each year. My first race here was back in 2005 and I had a great result. What I like about this track is that it is so different from any other circuit that we race on back in the States, but at the same time I am very comfortable racing here. It is a difficult track, but fun. I think that the Motorola car will do well this weekend."

Practice

"There is a great deal of potential in the Motorola car, because we are not too far off on where we need to be for tomorrow's qualifying run. We are going to have to do some homework tonight to get the handling where it needs to be. Hopefully, we will be able to get on the track tomorrow so we can get some laps in before qualifying."

St. Petersburg

Pre-Race

“I am glad that we got the first race behind us. It was not the result that I was looking for, but I keep getting reminded that it was my best finish there. I am looking forward to the race this weekend in St. Pete. In the past I have struggled with road courses, but last year I really improved and gained confidence on these particular circuits.”

Kyle Moyer, Race Strategist - “Danica really improved on the road courses last year, so I feel good about where we’re at heading into St. Pete. We had a productive test at Sebring, so that should help us, too. I know that her confidence overall has increased and I think we will see that this weekend. The St. Pete circuit is a really exciting course and Andretti Green Promotions does a great job putting this event together, so it should be a great weekend.”

Practice

“I used to struggle on road courses and then one day I figured it out. I just have not found that missing link in the street courses. I know I will – it is just going to take some time. The first practice session today did not go well. But thankfully the second session went much better. I know that the Motorola car will be strong come qualifying tomorrow. My crew has been working really hard to get the setup that I need.”

Qualifying

“I really did not know how I was going to feel in the car until I got out there, but overall I am happy with the Motorola car. We are just a couple of tenths off of Hideki, a little bit further off of Marco and Tony. Earlier today we were closer to two seconds off, so for me, we made a lot of improvements. We definitely did not get our fastest lap in today as we kept getting held up in traffic, but I am happy that the car is better than it was.”

Post-Race

"We had an up and down race day. I am proud of myself for moving up a few positions at the end of the race. I was able to hold my own when we were on the wet tires. I think half the battle in races like these is just to stay out of the wrecks and to stay on the lead lap, which the Motorola car was able to do. We have some work to do, we need to fine tune our pit stops. We have to start putting it all together or we are not going to win races. Congratulations to the 7-Eleven team for making the podium today."

Homestead

Pre-Race

“I am really excited for the season to start and even more excited to race at Homestead, especially after how well we tested back in February. As a driver both on and off the track, I am more comfortable and more confident. I think that with the unification the field is going to really be competitive which is going to elevate open-wheel racing. I am ready to do this.”

Kyle Moyer, Race Strategist - “We tested really well at the open test back in February even though Danica was sick. We were the fastest on the track and moved well in traffic. I know that our crew has been working very hard during the off season and I know that she will do well on Saturday. With her AGR rookie year behind us, it is time for a first win. I know that her time will come and it will happen in 2008.”
Qualifying

“Considering the day that we had I think we did a great job qualifying the Motorola car. We really struggled during practice this afternoon. We could not find the right setup all day, but my crew did a great job getting it right for tonight. As the evening goes on, the better the track conditions get. Nevertheless, I am happy with my starting position.”

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About Danica Biography

Birthday: March 25, 1982

Hometown: Roscoe, Ill

Residence: Phoenix

Height/weight: 5-2, 100


Though she began racing because younger sister Brooke wanted to race, Danica Patrick won numerous karting titles. At 16, she left home for England, where raced in some of the most difficult junior series in the world. The highlight was a runner-up finish in the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch, the highest finish by an American in the event's history. That result drew the attention of Indianapolis 500 champion Bobby Rahal, who signed her to a contract and began shepherding Patrick up the racing ladder.

The 2005 IndyCar Series season was a banner year for Patrick as she started fourth and finished fourth at the 89th Indianapolis 500 and earned JP Morgan Chase Rookie of the Year honors. It was the highest starting and finishing position for a woman driver in the event's history. The rookie led 19 laps during the race to become the first woman to lead at Indianapolis. She capped the IndyCar Series season by winning the Bombardier Rookie of the Year Award after finishing 12th in the standings for Rahal Letterman Racing.



Patrick has become one of the most recognizable female athletes in the United States, gracing the covers of publications such as Sports Illustrated, TV Guide and ESPN: The Magazine.

She lists her most memorable achievement as leading the Indianapolis 500 in 2005.


IndyCar Series Highlights

First start: March 6, 2005 (Homestead-Miami Speedway)

First pole: July 3, 2005 (Kansas Speedway)

First win: April 20, 2008 (Twin Ring Motegi, Japan)

2008



2007



Finished seventh in IndyCar Series standings for Andretti/Green Racing.

Finished second at Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, best ever finish.

Started 17 races, finished 14, with 4 top five and 11 top ten finishes, including 1 second and 2 third place finishes.

Voted Indy Downforce Most Popular Driver for third consecutive season.

Started eighth and finished eighth in the rain shortened Indianapolis 500.

2006

Finished ninth in IndyCar Series standings for Rahal Letterman Racing despite sitting out season-opening race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Recorded two top-five and eight top-10 finishes with best finish of fourth (Nashville and Milwaukee).

Started 10th and finished eighth in Indianapolis 500.

Voted Indy DownForce Most Popular Driver for second consecutive season.

2005



Won Bombardier Rookie of the Year Award after finishing 12th in IndyCar Series standings for Rahal Letterman Racing.

Recorded two top-five and seven top-10 finishes with best finish of fourth (Motegi and Indianapolis).

Earned three pole positions (Kansas, Kentucky, Chicagoland) to tie Tomas Scheckter's rookie record for pole positions in a season.

Started fourth and finished fourth at 89th Indianapolis 500 and earned Chase Rookie of the Year honors. The highest starting and finishing position for a woman driver in the event's history.

Led 19 laps, the first woman to lead at Indianapolis.


Road to IndyCar Series

2004



Finished third in Toyota Atlantic series standings driving for Rahal Letterman Racing.

Became first female to lead in points when she led the standings after the Portland race.

Recorded 10 top-five finishes in 12 races, including a best finish of second at Portland.

Earned first career pole position at Portland to become first female driver to win a Toyota Atlantic series pole position.

2003

Finished sixth in Toyota Atlantic series standings driving for Team Rahal.

Earned five top-five finishes, including best finish of second at Miami.

Became first female driver in series history to finish on podium with third-place at Monterrey, Mexico.

2002



Won pro division of Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race at Long Beach Grand Prix from pole position.

Signed with Team Rahal and named driver for team's 2003 Toyota Atlantic series program.



Competed in five Barber Dodge Pro Series events for Team Rahal with best finish of fourth (Vancouver).

2001

Competed in British Zetek Formula Ford Championship.

Earned Gorsline Scholarship Award, given to top upcoming road-racing driver.

2000



Competed in British Zetek Formula Ford Championship for Andy Welch and European Formula Ford Series for Haywood Racing.

Finished second at the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch, England, the highest finish by an American in the event.

1999

Finished ninth in British Formula Vauxhall Championship.

1998

Made European debut in Formula Vauxhall Winter Series.

Competed in a limited karting schedule while attending Formula Ford Racing School in Canada.


Early Career

Competed in kart racing, winning several World Karting Association Regional, National and Grand National championships.



Quotes What Folks are Saying

What do you think of Danica Patrick?

“I think she is doing a terrific job, I always told people I thought women could do it.”

- Al Unser, Sr.

Question: "How talented is Danica Patrick as a driver? How big was it for the series that Patrick now has a victory?"

Helio Castroneves: "She's a good driver. She has good knowledge and knows exactly what she's doing. I respect her for that more than some of the guys out there who don't know what they're doing all the time. The popularity she has is good for everyone. She did win in Japan and that was good for everybody. It doesn't matter how she does it (fuel mileage), it's a win. It's good for the series that she's popular. She brings attention and everybody wants to watch. If they are seeing her, they're seeing you and you can get more fans that way too."

"I told her a long time ago that I thought a lot of her, and it's not because she's pretty. I respect her a lot more than some of the male drivers out here because she knows what she's doing on the track."

Helio Castroneves

"This girl is afraid of nobody."

Kurt Van Der Dussen, Auto Racing

"If she was not worthy of it, I think one would need to be careful. She goes into Turn 1 at 230 mph and does not take her foot off. There's a very small amount of population that would be able to do that with all the training. She's out there not only competing against but beating the guys, so I think she deserves all the stuff she gets on the air. I'm sure that knowing drivers as they are, there are some that realize that this is a great thing for the sport. There are probably some that are a little jealous of the attention that she gets. I think they all realize that Danica is good for their sport, which is their business. Any time that we can increase the awareness of our business, I think it's terrific."

Scott Goodyear, Race analyst, Indianapolis 500 veteran, talking about overreliance on Danica Patrick storyline.

"She has made it very clear that one of her goals as a driver is to win the Indy 500, and we are looking forward top giving her a great opportunity to do that."

-Team Owner Michael Andretti

"I’ve been a Danica fan for a long time."

-Andretti

"Danica is such a fantastic person and I’m thrilled for her that the monkey is finally off her back."

-Andretti

"She has shown she has ability on the track, and that’s the key."

-Kanaan

"When she is in the car, she’s a race driver, not a woman."

-Danica’s former Team Manager Jimmy Prescott

"She’s not satisfied with second. She has that fire to win."

-Prescott

"Danica is an exceptional race car driver, athlete and a fantastic role model for both men and women around the globe. We are happy and proud to have her represent our brand in addition to being an integral part of the Tissot family. Danica's determination led to her historic first win and she fits perfectly with the brand's values of innovation, quest for performance and stretching oneself to the limits. It is these common features that produce a truly successful collaboration between Danica and Tissot."

François Thiébaud, President of Tissot Worldwide

"Definitely Danica."

Scott Dixon, when asked who he'd pick if Danica and Wheldon got into an all-out fistfight.

"Castroneves was on the same fuel strategy as Patrick but he didn't stick to the numbers as good as she did because when it came time to go, she drove right past him. Her crew made a great call and she did what she needed to win. They worked together and that's what it takes to win races. It may not have been how she thought she would win her first race, but a win is a win and it feels good. I take my hat off to her."

A.J. Foyt

"In case you haven't noticed, she doesn't run races wearing a swimsuit in a see-through car. She has skills."

Diecast Dude, Restrictor-Plate This

"I'm so happy for her and so proud of her. It's always been a question of when -- not if -- she was going to win, and I'm so proud of the way she did it.

I love this girl. She is just a first-class individual and I'm so happy that monkey is off her back. You'll see -- there is going to be more of this to come."

Michael Andretti, co-owner Andretti Green Racing

"She's definitely very competitive and it's been shown that she's been having awesome finishes in the last couple races. I think we're going to race each other like teammates. We're going to be clean and everything like that. I think this team is continuing to make awesome calls, and I think it's a good one. I think it's great for the future of our team; it's only going to be better. Plus not only the name, but she's a darned good driver."

Marco Andretti, on Danica joining AGR

"...when I saw that little raven haired spitfire actually leading the race in "05, I was astounded and cheering her on. Danica brought me back to IRL and I'm a big fan."

Jim Huntington, posted at IndyCarGarage

"Take racecar driver Danica Patrick; when all made up for talk shows, she's unremarkable. But when she's at the track in her jumpsuit with her hair tied up in a ponytail, she's the hottest thing on four wheels."

Ky Henderson, The Nest

"...when those gentlemen and Danica Patrick start their engines on race day, and all 33 cars scream toward you at full song for the first time, sounding like a bunch of hornets whose nest has been disturbed, see if the hair on the back of your neck doesn't stand up."

Ron Kantowski, Las Vegas Sun, commenting on the Indy 500

"More men would vote for Danica Patrick than Hillary. In fact, I think I will write-in Danica's name when it comes my turn to vote."

Fred Camorra Call, NPR News Blog comment

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Heroes:

The Good Lord Above
Danica and the IRL chaplain, Bob Hills
Andretti Green Racing
The drivers: Danica Patrick, Tony Kanaan, Marco Andretti, and Hideki Mutoh.
The owners: Michael Andretti, Kim Green and Kevin Savoree.
For living up to the great Andretti legacy... hard work, dedication, teamwork, and above all, winning.
Bobby Rahal
For recognizing the talent, desire, and determination in Danica. And for saying things like this:
“Don’t be fooled by the pink nail polish. The exterior is nice and pretty-and underneath she’s as tough as steel. Danica has desire, good judgement, and composure under pressure. And she has that thing that only champions have, that chip on the shoulder that says, ‘You don’t think I can do it? Come out and take a shot at me.’”
Lyn St. James
A champion in her own right, Lyn tutored, nurtured, and took Danica under her wing. About Danica, she said, "She wants to win a race and that would certainly enhance her career, but I don't think necessarily to validate it. She demonstrates on the track that she is an incredibly talented driver."
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