Indy 500 makes msn.com front page

[Sean O'Gorman]

http://stb.msn.com/i/31/A1417A2F47788C3D53C318D4DC82DB.jpg

:rofl:

It links to the Robin Miller article that is already in this forum, and is probably jibberish to 99% of the people who will click the link.

[TKGAngel]

That's pretty brilliant.

Very interesting article from yesterday's USA Today about Danica.

USA Today Link (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/irl/indy500/2007-05-23-danica-patrick_N.htm)


Rahal Letterman Racing's Bobby Rahal concedes Patrick was a part of his team's worst season in '06 largely because its cars fell behind the technology curve. But even when she had a contending car in '05, inexperience often hindered Patrick, who led only one lap in the three races she started from the pole.

"Even though I didn't know what the heck I was doing yet, I could do it," says Patrick, who is eighth in the points standings — four spots ahead of her ranking after four races as a rookie. "Now if I'm up front and it comes down to it, I know I can do it."

Rahal says: "The jury is still out whether she'll ever win a race, but there's a lot of great drivers who haven't won. … If she was at the tail end of the field, that's one thing, but she can run up front. Her potential is great, and that's what draws interest."

But the interest also can create headaches. Rahal says he doesn't miss the circuslike atmosphere that surrounded Patrick.

[eiregosod]

how to fix the indy 500:

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[Don Quixote]

That is some good press. I guess we should thank Gene Simmons for his strong efforts. :laugh:

[RichK]

Some "non-fan" friends of mine are sending me Robin Miller's article from msn.com or foxsports.com, two days before the I-500. :laugh:

[KLang]

http://stb.msn.com/i/31/A1417A2F47788C3D53C318D4DC82DB.jpg

:rofl: :rofl:

Must hit a little too close to home at gomerville. Not to be discussed. :laugh:

[oddlycalm]

Must hit a little too close to home at gomerville. Not to be discussed. :laugh: Telling the truth about the status quo rarely results in popularity among supporters of the status quo...:D

The irony is that the blind faithful would enjoy the month of May a hell of a lot more if Miller's ideas were adopted. Twirling lawn darts that sound like flatulent geese most piloted by has beens or never weres is what it is.:thumdown:

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[chop456]

The front page of the Chicago Tribune has the small top headline "Horsepower Weekend" with a picture of a NASCAR sled and a blurb about their race on one side, and a picture of a Spinemelter 2000(TM) on the other with a caption about Hornish going to NASCAR. :laugh:

On 1st and Ten on ESPN yesterday, the subject was overrated sporting events. The guys said they wouldn't watch the 500, but one admitted that if he did, it would only be to see how many people Danica ran over.

Accurate and heartfelt reporting by the partner. :thumbup:

[Gnam]

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This
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Plus this
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[Brian_R]

Helicopter race or classic bi-plane race would definitely be cool... :thumbup: