Danica Patrick says team strength helps dictate NASCAR success for former open-wheelers
By Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Danica Patrick says the strength of a NASCAR Sprint Cup team is important to a rookie driver.
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Danica Patrick, whose contract with Andretti Green Racing ends this season, says that as an IndyCar driver, she must take notice of the struggles of the drivers who have migrated from that series to NASCAR, but that wouldn’t necessarily deter her from taking that path.
Patrick has seen Dario Franchitti go to NASCAR and come back to IndyCar. Three-time series champion Sam Hornish Jr. is in his second full season as a Sprint Cup driver and has taken a while to show promise.
So as she ponders her future, their struggles give her something to think about.
“It’s something to take notice of,” Patrick said Tuesday during an Indy Racing League teleconference. “I think what it shows is it is difficult. You do need as much help as possible. But as credit to them, they haven’t been driving for the best teams in NASCAR either. So how can you really hold them accountable for not doing extremely well in the very beginning when they just don’t have the resources?
“Now they’re getting the hang of it. And Sam’s doing much better, and Juan [Pablo Montoya's] doing better. I think that things are moving ‑ they’re doing better overall. But, they don’t drive for Hendrick [Motorsports] or Roush [Fenway Racing] or any of the top teams. So I think it’s a tough one.”
There have been rumors that Patrick, easily the most well-known female racer and the winner of last year’s IRL race in Japan, is being courted by Chip Ganassi for his IndyCar team, and that could mean a transition to NASCAR in the future.
“We’ll definitely be looking at … our options,” Patrick said. “They are one of the top-three teams in the IndyCar Series. But then again, I’m also driving for one of those top-three teams in the IndyCar Series. So it’s going to have to be a really good option for me as a driver and as a brand to expand beyond, because I already drive for a great team. So we’ll just have to see.”
Patrick is being represented by IMG, which is headed by former NASCAR executive George Pyne.
“NASCAR has so many viewers and so many partners,” she said. “There are just lots of options both inside and outside the car. So there’s reasons, and it looks like fun. There are 40‑odd guys that do it every year.
“I’m not sure how many the number is this year. But, obviously, it’s a good time. Oval racing is always fun. It’s you racing against everyone else, it’s very competitive. It’s kind of like the Indy 500 every weekend. That’s a lot of fun as a driver to be part of something important, and something people want to watch.”
June 1 was the first day Patrick could begin talking to other teams, but she did not disclose how many NASCAR teams have contacted her.
“I’m not sure,” she said. “That’s not for me to handle. That’s what I leave up to my agents, and as they tell me, which is the best thing [is that] all I have to do is go out there and perform and they’ll take care of the rest. So that’s what I’m going to do.”
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blazer190596 said:
Jun 16, 2009 at 7:53 PMDanica in NASCAR is a joke!! My opinion, a small talent brat with a propencety for HYPE!!
Report as AbuseMore talk than driving ablity!
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Jun 16, 2009 at 8:07 PMShe has disrespected NASCAR SO much with her mouth! She constantly talks trash about it! Yet they still want to bring her to NASCAR? Lets bring her then and watch the big boys show the little prissy brat what its really like to race!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportipopakeg said:
Jun 16, 2009 at 8:55 PMShe's not going anywhere! She will never make it in NASCAR! It's a ploy to get a better contract & more money! She does'nt even know how many driver's there are,some 40 odd?? Close you little brat! It would be like a Goldfish dropped off at Sea World! She is'nt going anywhere and that's a fact!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportrichardclower said:
Jun 16, 2009 at 8:56 PMIf Danica comes to Nascar it's just another indicator that Nascar has fallen from it's perch. The other Indy guys that came over had one helluva resume in Indy. She has 1 win and NOTHING ELSE!!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportAndi said:
Jun 16, 2009 at 9:16 PMDidn't she do this exact same thing the last time her contract was due. She's not coming to nascar, I've heard she thinks the schedule is too long and that tells me she won't be able to hack it.
Report as AbuseI would love to see a female driver in nascar I would, but not Danica. IF she does come, and that's a BIG if, I'm not going to root for her.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportipopakeg said:
Jun 16, 2009 at 9:30 PMShe sure did ANDI! David Letterman said she has'nt proven herself with a win or top 5's so she was let go after he called her bluff! They said it was mutual,but is'nt that what a boss say's after he fire's someone just to keep the noise down?? David said show me some result's and we will talk,she did'nt,and ended up going down the road!
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Jun 16, 2009 at 10:24 PM#6, 15 Top 5s and 37 top 10s in 70 races. I say she has proven herself. I hate Letterman.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdale-jr-is-the-greatest-driver-alive said:
Jun 16, 2009 at 10:33 PMhellz yea i wouldnt mind if she came to nascar some of yall need to stop being so negative i mean give her a chance seriously whatever happened to giving people chances who know she may become the next Gordan im just sayin anything is possible plus a rivalry between her and kyle busch the bad boyz&gurlz of racing would be AWSOMEEE!!!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportJGRFan4Life said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 12:45 AMEvery open wheel star that has made the transition to stock car has had a better track record then her, except Speed, I'd say.
Report as AbuseThat said, I think she would struggle more than Speed if she did move to NASCAR. Dario is clearly better than her in IRL and he couldn't do jack in NASCAR.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbkbroiler said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 6:57 AMContract ploy like last time.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportboudruxbone said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 10:06 AMThe fourth car at Hendricks. Put her in the#88 car and see what she can do. She has good sponsorship deals and I believe she has a good amount of respect in the garage area and among the other drivers.Tony Stewart 1999 Indy Car League Champion.Record for record greatest race car driver ever. A.J. Foyt and the the list is fairly long of drivers good enough to make the transition. She more than desearves a chance.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportPcolaracefan said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 10:25 AMGive her a shot! I would hope she would start in the Nationwide series! Why not JR Motorsports, no doubt sponsors would follow!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportBill8848 said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 11:05 AMShe'll definately get the sponsors,but I don't think she could handle the cars.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportNickDizzle7 said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 11:27 AMGuys guys, why all the backlash? If Danica wants to come to NASCAR, let her race. But don't "hope she fails". It just makes those people look like mean spirited fans. I'm not a Danica fan, but lets face it, she's GREAT for NASCAR, not just good. And who cares about her Indy car history? Once you step into the stock car world, all bets are off. She could very well be a Sprint Cup winner. If Brad Keselowski can win with secondary equipment at Talladega by staying in the draft all day and being in the right place at the right time, and David Reutimann can win a rain shotened race, then Danica Patrick can get lucky and find victory lane too.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkahnefan said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 12:23 PMYou have to admit what she is saying is true.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportipopakeg said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 1:46 PMmsp,My computer was down,and I knew if I said what I did you would jump at the chance to tell me what I could'nt look up at the time! Thank's! What doe's likeing Letterman have to do with anything,I MADE IT UP! Don't try to take me on in a battle of wit's when you are un-armed! YOU WILL LOOSE EVERYTIME! This is'nt SS396 your foolen with hoss,I'll grind you up and spit you out in a one on one DEBATE,and give you time to look it up in a Dictionary(if you have one),before I respond! Time to play the game!!!!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbirdladynar said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 3:29 PMShe's a spoiled, big mouth brat and she would never be able to handle the cars. Even if she drove for the best team. I'm sick of hearing her put down Nascar teams.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 3:49 PMshe's a smart girl noticing the in's and out's of NASCAR...i wish her success what ever her decision may be....i give her credit for pointing out the reality of NASCAR...can she handle the cars?...sure she can...there have been other women drivers before he...her biggest obstacle...that would be her fellow drivers...
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» Confirm Abuse Reportpapaof4ncrc said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 4:31 PMThe first thing she would need would be a booster seat.The car of tomorrow would have plenty of head room.Before she jumps in cup,she should run some ARCA,truck and nationwide to be sure it is a fit.Plenty of off weekends on IRL season to be able to do this.Not saying she can't do this,but think IRL is a better fit for her.Besides Carl Edwards would have competition for mag spreads.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportalisoeddie said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 4:46 PMShe's already making excuses.Got to be in top equipment or you'll fail like Patrick-Carpentier-Villeneuve-Franccitti did.Granted being in top equipment will enable you to run up front,but if you've got talent and what it takes to drive the COT it'll be evident.
Report as AbuseThe thought of her in the COT with 42 other cup drivers on the track is ludicris,absurd and really frightening.She'd make Max Papis look like Jimmy Johnson.
I hope she does come over.It'll be like watching a train wreck.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportSBeau said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 4:58 PMDanica's been with two top tier teams so far in her IRL career and hasn't shown much in the results....don't see how putting her in good equipment in NASCAR would change anything.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbthompson133 said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 5:33 PMshe's a whiner and that's something we don't need more of. it takes a lot more strength to wheel the cot than her gocarts! stay away.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportPhoenix987 said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 5:55 PMDanica in NASCAR? So we'd have a second driver with likely mediocre talents but the ability to pull in godly amounts of sponsorship money without having to have the results any other driver would.
Report as AbuseHey, we've already got that, so what could hurt by having another one? She's not really done that badly in IndyCar, and I really think that if she went to Target-Chip Ganassi her career will be better off.
IF NASCAR (and that's a big IF) continues down the path it's on, they're going to be looking for a way to turn things around, and bringing in some eye candy might be the easiest way for NASCAR to do that.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportipopakeg said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 6:09 PMmsp,I don't know who you think you are B.S'N There is no way you could possibly know if he drink's,let alone how much! Just like being an owner,all you can do is go by what you hear! Stop reading the Star Mag. and the last time I checked,Leno was in semi-retirement! I guess he called you at the house and filled you in on Dave's drinking! I thought this would be a challenge,but you sound like a kid! Go back to sleep!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmxdupmare said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 6:14 PMI hear you #8 rivalry between her and
Report as AbuseKyle Busch the bad boyz & gurlz of racing would be AWSOMEEE!!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjessydoyle49 said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 7:44 PMFirst of all,..She DID NOT WIN that race in Japan...Rodger GAVE it to her to stop her from sucking ALL the oxygen out of the advertising game...Second, she could not drive an iron wedge into a mud hole.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportipopakeg said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 8:37 PMmsp To bad you did'nt figure out how to spell! He was where,when he was caught drinking?? Sound's like you have had a few! Seem's like most Everyone in Hollywood has at least one D.W.I. Martha Stewart went to prison way back when,but that does'nt have a thing to do with racing! Doe's your parent's know you TRY to play on the computer with adult's??
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» Confirm Abuse Reportctjeepinguy said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 8:43 PMOh Pal-eeeeeez! Having Danica in the Cup Series would be a disaster! All the nice drivers would have to use manners and tip their hat to her. I don't see what all the hype is about. If this is about the "FAILD" diversity protical that NASCAR touts, then maybe they should bring in EVIN DARLING! Thats Evindarling.com. It's time to wake up Nascar!
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Jun 17, 2009 at 9:29 PMI agree . Letterman is a dick. Danica belonges in
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Jun 17, 2009 at 9:29 PMI agree . Letterman is a dick. Danica belonges in
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Jun 17, 2009 at 9:33 PMI'll try one more time. Letterman is a dick. Danica belongs in Playboy, not in NASCAR.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmotorsportsphotography said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 9:44 PMHave you been drinking? what isn't spelled right?
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbthompson133 said:
Jun 17, 2009 at 10:08 PMcheck her spelling
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» Confirm Abuse Reportrskirkpatrick said:
Jun 18, 2009 at 12:29 AMLet me see 34 comments on Danica, Seems like almost as much as JR. gets on his articles. She can't do any worse than Jr. and will get even better sponsors. And just like Jr. she will get signed by a top tier team because she can bring the bucks and attention. Whats wrong with a second tier driver on a top tier team that brings attention and sponsor money to the series. Or if there not enough room with Jr. already in the series. Or is the Jr. nation afraid of not only getting beat by a better talent IE the #18 car but also by a drop georgous lady!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportscootsnc said:
Jun 18, 2009 at 7:40 AMDanica Patrick should be the third cup car at Stewart-HAAS racing. Tony being a former IRL Champion, would be in a great position to help her make the transition. Stewart-HAAS also means great equipment. She has talent. She has acheived many goals in IRL, including being the first female IRL race winner. She has ability. Cup is different from IRL. The main thing to think about is what is going to attract sponsor money and more fans and attention for NASCAR. Like it or not more people will watch just to see what she is able to do.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportscootsnc said:
Jun 18, 2009 at 7:51 AMHey and to all those people on here that want to talk trash about her ability, I have this to say. What has Casey Mears done? Jamie McMurray? Reed Sorenson? Michael Waltrip? You could consider them all on top teams. Casey used to be at Hendricks and he couldn't get it done there in the best equipment. You look around in the cup garage and you will se alot of guys just getting by. Including a bunch of "Start and Park" guys. Don't try to stop someone that's going to try for wins and bring the money to do so. Let her in if she falls on her face you can all say you told us so. If she does at least as good as maintaining a car inside the top 35.....Good for her.......STOP HATING!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportipopakeg said:
Jun 18, 2009 at 9:12 AMmsp Your so easy I have you second guessing your own post! I told you in a battle of wit's you are un-armed! Your out of your league little girl ,go back to sleep!
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Jun 18, 2009 at 9:30 AMDanica may or may not be able to make it in NASCAR. ( I really doubt it. ) There have been other open wheel stars who have a lot better credentials struggle with these type of cars. to me, Montoya, Francitti, Hornish Jr and the like are a head above Danica on talent, and their transition was a slow process. Dario should still be in NASCAR if it wasn't for sponsorship in this down enconomy. She says in effect that Hornish Jr isn't driving for a top notch team. What? Penske isn't top notch? She seems to think she should be able to jump right in to a Sprint Cup car and race with the big boys right away. No Nation Wide, no trucks. Get a clue little lady! It would take a lot of work to be able to drive a that level, and she doesn't want to work that hard.
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Jun 18, 2009 at 9:44 AMI do agree with others who say she is just doing this because her contract is up with AGR. She did the same thing the last time her contract was due just to generate more interest and more money in her bank account. I really don't believe she wants to go to NASCAR. She doesn't want to work that hard.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjessydoyle49 said:
Jun 18, 2009 at 10:59 AMIf her team would polish up one of the upright in the cage to look like the pole on stage, she would be right at home in NASCAR.
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Jun 18, 2009 at 11:09 AM# 40 You hit it on the nose,"WORK THAT HARD,"and that's exactly what she would have to do! She would be in a whole different world! The first time she was bumped, side drafted,all day long from guy's that use a different style each time,she would fold like a bad poker hand! She throw's a fit everytime the least little thing happen's,now! Can you imagine what would happen when she started to complain and the crew chief said,THAT'S THE WAY IT'S DONE HERE! She's exposed to a little of that now,but nothing like the NASCAR BOY'S DO! I can see it now when someone put's her into the wall while passing her,stomping those little feet just won't cut it! Every driver out there will try her just to see what she's made of! It's the same in any sport,they go after the rookie,just to see if she/he will back down! It's just the nature of the game!
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Jun 18, 2009 at 1:33 PMWhat is wrong with you people? Leave Hot Danica alone! If she wants to come and kick butt in NASCAR than let her, who knows maybe she'll do like Tony Stewart
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» Confirm Abuse Reportscootsnc said:
Jun 18, 2009 at 10:21 PMI agree with 14smoke39. (great name by the way) I think that if she was to come over to NASCAR she should have to race the full NAtionwide schedule with a limited cup schedule, the first year. If she can win in Nationwide then she proves she belongs in CUP.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportOSUSam said:
Jun 19, 2009 at 12:09 AMI want to see Danica come to NASCAR. The first time Kyle Buschleague wrecks her, she'll meet him in the garage and kick his butt. The wimp couldn't even smash a guitar so I'm sure all 100 pounds of Danica could take him down. *LOL*
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkeith308 said:
Jun 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM1st:David Letterman needs to be fired!
Report as Abuse2nd Danica better stay in Indycar. Everyone who has tried it has failed except Hornish who is having a little luck but Hornish was twice the driver Danica is.
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