I think Danica Patrick is a whiny lil' b--all of energy, but you all know what I think of Milka Duno...At least Danica has the capability to compete. Duno is Hugo Chavez' pet project so she still has a ride. Otherwise, she'd be just another quadra-lingual, multiple-masters degree-holding race car driver on the dirt tracks in South America. Anywho, when the perpetually bitchy, attention-hogging Patrick decided to "talk" to Duno about her lack of skeelz, of course, the ESPN cameras were there (how'd they know where Danica was going?). Here's what happened-
Now, Patrick was out of line in a couple of ways- she had to bring the cameras down to the Dreyer and Reinbold pit (and couldn't handle it in private) and she started off the conversation by cursing at her less-good-looking counterpart. But, Charro...errrr Duno, whose high-level education clearly was not in Zen studies, tact or diplomacy (or driving, by the way), responded by throwing a towel at Danica...not once, but twice. If this was two men, it would have surely been a fight after the initial cursing, let alone something being thrown at the other person...There's an easy, sexist joke in there some place about how they should have settled this, but I'll leave that up to you guys.
A day later, the Indy Car ladies and gentlemen raced a pretty solid road course race in mid-Ohio. Thankfully, Ryan Briscoe earned the victory after a series of unfortunate events had left him empty handed in his last few races. Penske finished one-two as well as Roger's strategery and maybe a little bit of luck boosted both of his drivers to the podium. I was told this would be a race where the ex-Champ Car guys would dominate as their road course experience would bring them all to the top...Will Power & Servia had solid days, but, both Rahal and Wilson had unforced mistakes that kept them out of contention in the end.
Marco Andretti continued to make rookie mistakes...and due to an early one, he was later an innocent victim of a pile-up that knocked him out of the race. Dixon hung around the top and earned third place, Marty Roth continued sucking, and Vitor Meira also put in a solid effort that nearly earned him a top-5 finish.
In six days, Indy Car's in Edmonton with new old guy, Tracy...and IMS hosts NASCAB on Sunday. Should be a fun weekend.
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Finally, someone that I agree with on this whole thing. Danica needs to tone the tantrums down, or at least have them somewhere private. But at least she's consistent with the way she confronts everyone.
The more the networks and sports wrap-up programs show this (it was also front-and-center on the Yahoo homepage Sunday evening), the quicker Danica slips from her already tenuous "America's Sweetheart" perch. Sponsors will tire of this behavior, auto journalists will turn on her (most already have; they'll just bring more heat), and soon we'll see this decent-enough driver in second-tier machinery, struggling to make the back of the grid with the likes of Duno. Danica, nobody likes a whiner, and everybody hates a famewhore. Ayrton Senna, one of the greatest drivers ever to walk this earth had exactly one public spat in his career (and Eddie Irvine had it coming to him); all other disagreements-- and there were plenty-- were hashed out behind closed doors. Learn from the best, won't ya?
Gregg Z
I agree Gregg- guys like Mears also took the higher road. But the sensationalism breeds ratings and hits on the interweb. Honestly, I saw this during the race yesterday afternoon and posted after my son was in bed. When I checked my e-mail, I found out via J that it was on Deadspin and now see it's everywhere...Promise I wasn't regurgitating. Regardless, it's a big story, and sadly, I think her tantrums v. Wheldon, Briscoe, Viso, Duno and others are all extremely low in their tact. Duno showed even less tact and patience in her response and also displayed how much of a handful she must be to work with. She may have been taught by Chavez that she can do what she wants. Danica seems to have learned from Mommy about being in front of the camera...It doesn't matter where you learn, it's just not the right way to settle disputes.
Anyone else baffled how the race seems to be running its raucous course, then you look away for a second and Briscoe has an 11-second lead.
How do they do it? Damn you, Penske, and your success.
Agreed Ross. When they're "on", they're damned good; a lot better than anybody.
Someone needs to just pop her in the mouth when she has one of her little snits. We'll actually find out what she is made of then.
Paul, I think it's coming...
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