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Danica Patrick > Anna Kournikova
by gearhead
>7 days ago



It happened right before midnight on the East coast on ESPN Classic half way around the world, but it has happened.

Danica Patrick has won an IndyCar Series race.

Danica took the Indy Japan 300 on fuel strategy by topping up during the final caution, along with two other drivers. The rest of the field had to pit before the end, and soon it was between her and Helio Castroneves. Danica saved fuel better though, and blew by Helio with 2 laps to go. She only led 2 laps, but they were the most important two of all.



Obviously, the comparisons to Anna Kournikova are over. She's no longer the most overhyped athlete in sports, and of course, how big is this for the IndyCar Series? I know one thing. I'm glad I already have my tickets and hotel reservations for the Indy 500, because the excitement for this year's running, already huge with unification, has just hit a new high.
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sportsmammal wrote:
She is still over hyped and over rated.  One win does not make her a success.  Dale Jr. is also over hyped as a NASCAR driver.  The hype Danica has gotten and is still getting is ridiculous.   In pro sports the bottom line is wins and losses. 

Not everyone can win right off the bat, and if 17 wins is overrated, there's a slight problem.
 
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It was only a matter of time.  Anyone that knows racing could see she had the talent.  She finally caught the breaks that every driver needs to get the win.
 
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Scott Senay wrote:
It was only a matter of time.  Anyone that knows racing could see she had the talent.  She finally caught the breaks that every driver needs to get the win.
Pretty much. Plus no mental mistakes, and a fantastic endgame strategy by both team and driver.
 
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As long as we can finally put to rest  the myth that looks are greater than talent.
 
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Scott Senay wrote:
As long as we can finally put to rest  the myth that looks are greater than talent.

except in her case, we can argue, her looks are at a greater level than her talent..  she is very possibly the best looking IRL racer in history and some have argued one of the best looking female athletes today period..     haven't heard too many say her talent is the greatest in history.

 

but I am very happy she won.
 
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The IRL has to be a little disappointed that this happened in Japan, but then again they'll also be able to hype this win for a month up until the Indy 500.  Congrats to Danica for getting the monkey off of her back.
 
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The IRL has to be a little disappointed that this happened in Japan, but then again they'll also be able to hype this win for a month up until the Indy 500.  Congrats to Danica for getting the monkey off of her back.
Trust me, no disappointment. This adds hype to Kansas and Indy, and Danica led Sportscenter on the first day of the NBA Playoffs. Seems like a fair trade-off.

This is really shaping up to be a special season. First unification, then Graham Rahal wins, and now Danica.
 
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I really wish I could've seen this.  Congrats to Danica, a well-earned victory after so many heartbreaks.  I'm glad to see she finally did it, and as Scott said, it was only a matter of time.
 
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and now i can't watch espn for 5 months, cause that's all they'll talk about

 

can't believe that's what they led off with, with all the great playoff basketball and hockey

 

screw you espn, once again
 
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I wasn't going to say anything but it's the featured story on the front page.  She's still overrated - talent wise and looks wise.  When you're the only one of something people are going to adore you.  I realize there are other hack women drivers out there, but none notable.  Danica is only average looks wise, and has the voice of nails on a chalkboard in the hottest classroom in the deepest depths of hell.

Anna Kournikova >>> Danica for that reason.  Wins be damned.
 
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Awesome, way to go Danica.
 
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It's about time, girlfriend!  Congratulations!  Keep it up!
 
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Awesome win for Danica! If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand!
 
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She is still over hyped and over rated.  One win does not make her a success.  Dale Jr. is also over hyped as a NASCAR driver.  The hype Danica has gotten and is still getting is ridiculous.   In pro sports the bottom line is wins and losses. 
 
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She is still over hyped and over rated.  One win does not make her a success.  Dale Jr. is also over hyped as a NASCAR driver.  The hype Danica has gotten and is still getting is ridiculous.   In pro sports the bottom line is wins and losses. 
She's overrated because she is a she.  I wish there was less focus on women trying to prove they can do what men do and more on getting African-Americans into these predominantly white racing circuits. 
 
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sportsmammal wrote:
She is still over hyped and over rated.  One win does not make her a success.  Dale Jr. is also over hyped as a NASCAR driver.  The hype Danica has gotten and is still getting is ridiculous.   In pro sports the bottom line is wins and losses. 

Not everyone can win right off the bat, and if 17 wins is overrated, there's a slight problem.
 
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She's overrated because she is a she.  I wish there was less focus on women trying to prove they can do what men do and more on getting African-Americans into these predominantly white racing circuits. 
I'd like to see both the women and the African-Americans succeed.  The NASCAR driver with the best shot never made it unfortunately, Bill Lester.  I would've liked to see him do much better than he did, but he could never catch a break. :/
 
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kramer wrote:
I'd like to see both the women and the African-Americans succeed.  The NASCAR driver with the best shot never made it unfortunately, Bill Lester.  I would've liked to see him do much better than he did, but he could never catch a break. :/
The good thing is that Bill never let it get him down. He is now racing in the Rolex Series. Bill Lester  says he like "sports cars" better. I'm a huge fan of his...I need to write a blog about him! Sorry to crash the Danica blog...
 
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