ESPN's Obsession with Danica Patrick

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WebFire
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Feb 11, 2010 9:46am
Sage wrote: She hasn't won shit. If she was a dude, this wouldn't be news at all.
False. Dale Jr. is always all over the news. He hasn't won shit either.
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fish82
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Feb 11, 2010 10:03am
Keebler wrote: Will it ever end? I'm tired of hearing about her and Michelle Wie.
Beats being obsessed with Billie Jean King. :D
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bartsimpson
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Feb 11, 2010 11:25am
I can guarantee you that the Nascar guys are happy to have her. Nascar has taken a nosedive in popularity the past 5 years or so. How much does she bring to Nascar?

Well, when was the last time an ARCA race was nationally televised before last weekend?
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Mr. 300
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Feb 11, 2010 12:17pm
ccrunner609 wrote:

Anyone for some bump drafting?????
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just_a_swimmer
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Feb 11, 2010 12:22pm
You guys are so bad:P
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GoChiefs
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Feb 11, 2010 3:01pm
bartsimpson wrote: I can guarantee you that the Nascar guys are happy to have her. Nascar has taken a nosedive in popularity the past 5 years or so. How much does she bring to Nascar?

Well, when was the last time an ARCA race was nationally televised before last weekend?
About the last 3 years I'd say..ever since they introduced the new car. NASCAR has finally woke up and realized that fans are leaving b/c of the shitty racing. And they are trying to fix that this year..so I'll give them props for that..but we shall see if it works or not. A

s for what she brings to NASCAR. It all depends on how she does..if after her first 3 or 4 races..she does nothing..she will be forgotten. Now if she comes in and runs well..I think people will continue to follow her and talk about her.

ARCA is actually televised quite often on SPEED..just at 2 in the morning and never live. :)
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Feb 11, 2010 4:53pm
GoChiefs wrote:
bartsimpson wrote: I can guarantee you that the Nascar guys are happy to have her. Nascar has taken a nosedive in popularity the past 5 years or so. How much does she bring to Nascar?

Well, when was the last time an ARCA race was nationally televised before last weekend?
About the last 3 years I'd say..ever since they introduced the new car. NASCAR has finally woke up and realized that fans are leaving b/c of the shitty racing. And they are trying to fix that this year..so I'll give them props for that..but we shall see if it works or not. A

s for what she brings to NASCAR. It all depends on how she does..if after her first 3 or 4 races..she does nothing..she will be forgotten. Now if she comes in and runs well..I think people will continue to follow her and talk about her.

ARCA is actually televised quite often on SPEED..just at 2 in the morning and never live. :)
Since when has NASCAR racing ever been good? And don't give me that 70's, 80's, hell even some in the early 90's racing when 5 cars finished on the lead lap.
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Feb 11, 2010 5:05pm
Attractive woman who ESPN can market like no other.
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GoChiefs
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Feb 11, 2010 5:11pm
slide22 wrote: Since when has NASCAR racing ever been good? And don't give me that 70's, 80's, hell even some in the early 90's racing when 5 cars finished on the lead lap.
Up until they brought in this new car.
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Feb 11, 2010 5:15pm
slide22 wrote:
Since when has NASCAR racing ever been good? And don't give me that 70's, 80's, hell even some in the early 90's racing when 5 cars finished on the lead lap.
What form of racing would you say is better?
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ZeroCool
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Feb 11, 2010 7:02pm
lets look at wie in ten years. patrick hasnt changed a bit. still smokin.
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WebFire
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Feb 11, 2010 7:03pm
Darkon wrote:
slide22 wrote:
Since when has NASCAR racing ever been good? And don't give me that 70's, 80's, hell even some in the early 90's racing when 5 cars finished on the lead lap.
What form of racing would you say is better?
Dirt track racing is 100 times better.
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GoChiefs
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Feb 11, 2010 7:05pm
WebFire wrote: Dirt track racing is 100 times better.
No argument there.
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Feb 11, 2010 7:07pm
I think I heard since Danica raced in the ARCA Daytona race, it brought 80% more viewers then last year.
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Nate
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Feb 12, 2010 8:51am
said_aouita wrote: I think I heard since Danica raced in the ARCA Daytona race, it brought 80% more viewers then last year.
Up from 2 to 10.
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salto
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Feb 12, 2010 9:36am
Danica is only hyped on ESPN because Favre hasn't decided to go public with his indecision.
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said_aouita
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Feb 12, 2010 10:07am
salto wrote: Danica is only hyped on ESPN because Favre hasn't decided to go public with his indecision.
Shut up Salto. If Favre said he was playing next year with the St. Louis Rams you would be smiling from ear to ear.
:D
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bartsimpson
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Feb 12, 2010 10:32am
salto wrote: Danica is only hyped on ESPN because Favre hasn't decided to go public with his indecision.
Um, didn't watch ESPN today huh? Favre released a statement saying he hasn't made any decisions about next year yet. I'm guessing we'll see that exact same statement every two weeks from now til August. The guy is the biggest media whore in sports history. I don't care whether he plays or not, I just think he needs to keep quiet until he makes a decision.
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Feb 12, 2010 10:38am
Why would you not want to hear about a moderatly hot girl that loves to grab a shifter and occasionally blows a rod?
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Nate
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Feb 12, 2010 10:39am
Devils Advocate wrote: Why would you not want to hear about a moderatly hot girl that loves to grab a shifter and occasionally blows a rod?
You don't get laid much do you?