JR Motorsports continues work on bringing Danica Patrick to NASCAR

By Mike Hembree - Associate Editor
Thursday, November 05, 2009
IndyCar Series driver Danica Patrick is thought to possibly be considering a move to NASCAR next season. (Chuck Yadmark / NASCAR Scene)

IndyCar Series driver Danica Patrick is thought to possibly be considering a move to NASCAR next season.

Chuck Yadmark
NASCAR Scene

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LAS VEGAS – Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Wednesday night that his JR Motorsports team is still negotiating with IndyCar Series driver Danica Patrick about driving a partial Nationwide Series schedule in 2010 and that he still believes that there’s competition to land Patrick.

“We’ve been talking to her,” Earnhardt Jr. said during an appearance in Las Vegas. “Other teams are talking to her as well. She’s really serious about coming to NASCAR. A lot of people, I guess, thought that it was just a media hoax or her kind of blowing smoke.

“She’s really serious about it, and she’s going to do it with somebody. We’re working on details and trying to be part of that puzzle. We’ll know more in the future.”

JR Motorsports is considered one of the leading candidates to land Patrick because both Earnhardt Jr. and Patrick have had sponsorship agreements with GoDaddy.com, which will sponsor Earnhardt Jr.’s Hendrick Motorsports teammate Mark Martin at the Sprint Cup level next year.

Patrick is expected to run full time for car owner Michael Andretti in the IndyCar Series next year and also to begin testing the waters in NASCAR.

Earnhardt Jr. has said that Patrick would be driving in a part-time role in a car that he would drive in select races as well as possibly other drivers. Patrick has one IndyCar victory in her career, winning in Japan last year. She finished fifth in the IndyCar standings this year.

JR Motorsports will field a car full time for Kelly Bires next season as well.

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  1. 1
    mrclause said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Enough of this Danica hype already. Enough of her spoiled brat demands before she even gets here and proves herself. Why don't we get behind some of the ladies already on the short tracks, ARCA, the truck series, already earning their way? Danica comes in with demands, Chrissy can't get a ride or works for peanuts along with other females just like her. It's nuts and one of the worst parts of our sport. We no longer have respect for our own, appreciate our own. The show stinks.

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    luckyrock said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    I'm just hoping she isn't a Diva...we soooo don't need that. What happend to JR Motorsports bringing the kids up thru the program?

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    Carol-88-fan said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    MRCLAUSE, I agree. I would love to see Chrissy get a chance. I have a feeling this has to do with sponsors. I guess it sells more having a lady half undressing on tv than it does having talent. I actually cheered for her in the IRL until she started with the tantrums and wanting everything her way because she's a woman.As a Dale Jr fan, I will continue to cheer for him and for Kelly, but not her. As a matter of fact,if it came down to her and Kyle for the lead, I think I would be for him.

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    daviclar38 said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    This is all about sponsors and hipe. DP is a talent at racing IRL. She should stay there and try to win more races and a championship. Mr Roush said it best the other day, going back and forth between two very different types of race cars will be difficult on "any one" and will take her longer to improve on the Nascar side. And by the way, "pretty" usually trumps talent when sponsors are involved!

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    Robby said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    I like her but she has changed from her rookie years. She essentially dumped Bobbby Rahal the man who gave her a shot at racing when no one else would, he promoted her to IndyCar and made her known to the world. After that her head got alot bigger and she jumped ship as soon as she could to Andretti Green because he offered here lots of $$$$$. Now she feels she is a hot commodity even though she only has 1 fuel milage win she thinks she can pout and shout to get whatever she wants like a spoiled ungrateful brat. She reportedly wanted 1 million per Nationwide race but recently lowered her expectations to $300,000, some hard working single car drivers only get 10-20 grand if that and she an unproven in this sport thinks she deserves 300 grand. I would have told her to get lost.

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    amalycke said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    I give her props for the effort to do it, but she WILL flop. I knew that she was delusional when she first DEMANDED $1MILLION PER RACE x 8 RACES. These owners like Jimmy Means can only pay a driver about $2,000 for a successful qualifying attempt. Even in the Sprint Cup Series, Derrike Cope only got $1,500 and a lunch from Gunselman for their Martinsville effort two weeks ago.

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    OSUSam said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Robby, and the rest of you, if someone offered you considerably more money to take another job, wouldn't you take it? It's no different than any other athlete in stick and ball sports. They go where the money is. It's become the American way, as unfortunate as that is. There is no loyalty in sports today. The only thing that's going to happen here, is it's going to bring a lot of attention to NASCAR, and especially the Nationwide series. Let's face it. Both need a boost. If she fails, so what? All of us at one time or another fail at new ventures. I give her a thumbs up for sticking her neck out and trying it. After the miserable failures of Villaneuve, Franchitti and other open wheel racers, she knows how hard it's going to be. Give her credit for being willing to try it. Nobody knows for sure what will happen so let's just let it play out and see. There are certainly no negatives for NASCAR.

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    juniegirl said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    I'm with you Carol-88, I will still pull for Jr. but I think she is going to be too big a distraction (as if he doesn't have enough!). I think JRNATION has endured alot and have supported him no matter what. I wish he would concentrate on getting his team up to par and let her go somewhere else. I just don't know. I'm hard core Jr. and I am having problems with this.

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    knchevy41 said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    Has anyone ever played NASCAR 06 total team control? best of the nascar games. I just stepped out of busch series to put my driver in the rest of the season, to get him used to the busch car. His first race he got 4th. I hope to eventually move him to Cup! Go Chase Diggs! My other driver I moved from whelen to truck where Chase used to be. Rick hasnt had very satisfactory results yet. I have been working with Evernham Motorsports, and Bobby Hamilton racing.(06 is based on NASCAR in 2005). So where am I getting at? drivers could be good at one type of racing, and better at another. I think Danica will be fine. I still hope Kasey Kahne whoops em all in Cup next year. I know this article has nothing to do with him. I hope he goes to SHR in 2011 and maybe drive a race or two in the 5 car as well.

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    thereesons said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    I give her a lot of credit for trying. She knows the spotlight will be on her more so than the open wheel drivers before her.
    I wish her good luck and look forward to seeing just what she can do!

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    Mtclimber said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    M O N E Y! Make it anyway possible...legally of course!

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    b48orr said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    Smart move by Jr. She brings alot of sponsor money with her, which we all know these teams need.If she can be sucessful her sponsor money could be what is needed to move a team up to the cup series. Also they are going to need alot of money to get these new c.o.t cars going in the nationwide series. Give her a chance and let her sink or swim. She is for sure going to learn what it is like to be surrounded by wolves clawing for position with fifty to go. Im a little curious to see it.

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    sweetthings88 said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    I'm like pro and con on this. There are a few young guns out there that would love to have this ride.But, any way I'll be by Dale Jr. side on what every he decide to do. Wish you the best of luck Dale Jr.

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    jerryswiatek said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    Getting back to Chrissy I was impressed, She ran way ahead of Dad Mike all day around 12th and finished about 12-15th forgot

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    bcsubak said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    I am a huge supporter of Dale Jr. as some others that have posted are. I think he needs to focus on getting himself back on track instead of landing Danica. She should remain in IRL.

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    dewiz88 said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    OMG, Give it a break, She's not even signed yet. If it were your daughter and she could get 300,000 a race you would want her to do it.
    Have of you out there are so jelous because she is a smart, beauiful woman. You should be celebrating her breaking in to the NASCAR world. I hope she doesn't fail. She will need support because it's not going to be as easy as she thinks. Give her a break.

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    deyanak said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    lets get a fan base behind Chrissy with a $50 donation for each member...put our names on her car or something...just get Chrissy into The NNS she and dad deserve it..maybe uncle Rusty could come down from the clouds and help her...as for DP...wont work...sorry

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    Phere said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Maybe Hef could give her the advertising & the fan base she craves. Then if we all just be quiet, not say anything about her she'll just go away and NASCAR can go on messing up everything without any extra help.

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    OSUSam said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Thank you DEWIZ88. I can't believe the negativity about DP on all the sites like this one. Apparently, some NASCAR fans can't get over being sexist. This is the 21st century folks, it's time to rise above such antiquated feelings.

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    ramblinman2006 said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    I think what you will see in the next couple of years or sooner is Dale Jr. giving up the driving and becoming a car owner full time. He just is not dedicated enough to win at the Sprint Cup Level any longer. Do you think if they put him in the #48 it would be any different I don't think so. Danica Patrick could easily become his meal ticket in the near future.

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    Werner said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    i wonder just how much input GoDaddy had in this soon to be deal?...this is great marketing....can you just imagine the commercials....tv time baby!!!....

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    andee said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    #20 Meal tickets do not come at $300,000 per race.

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    wmvjr1960 said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    osusam said there are "certainly no negatives for Nascar" ummm... How about credibility issues, putting a C-grade driver in a car for an astronomical amount of money? What an insult to so many of the hard working, talented people who are struggling to survive in this sport? Her only win was a fluke, won by the laws of probabilities and averages. If you start enough races in good equipment, eventually it's gonna rain when you are leading, or somebody is going to run out of gas etc. She will get severely humbled in Nascar.

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    arttidesco said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Danica coming into the NNW is going to be soooo cool I bet she wins her debut race at Daytona and after that every female with a drivers licence will be offered huge sums of money to drive everything with four wheels and a motor that moves :-) ! Wooohoo ! Go Danica :-)

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    anon said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    BLECH

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    dale said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    I'm curious where the backing data is for the claims that Danica asked for either 1 million or $300,000 per race. She doesn't make anywhere near that amount per race in IRL. Note, I am talking about her salary, not endorsement money. Even Dale Sr's contract only gave him a salary of 5 million per year (plus bonuses and a share of the purse).

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    Imandy69 said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    #2 Danica = $$$ BIG $$$ from Go Daddy and other sponsors to JR and Danica and all others involved that's what its all about(I see JR/Patrick/Harvick Motorsports in 2012 or some combo) like her or not she is an Owners Dream as she comes with sponsorship in hand! and Hey on the plus side She is way cuter than Brad and his creepy beard thing!

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    LUV88AND99 said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    I usually agree with anything Dale Jr. wants to do but not this. I've heard her say she wants to promote her brand. Well, what is that brand? From the looks of her commercials and magazine photos, that has nothing to do with driving. Contrary to what some think about negative opinions concerning her, I don't care what she looks like, how much money she makes for a race, etc. I want JR Motorsports to succeed with a driver that shows potential.

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    pj88 said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Dale Jr. will let the c. c. handle it,if it happens.I 've never heard of him telling Eury sr. what to do.Why would you think it would be any different.I believe Jr and Kelley would look at her as the driver,not a woman.Come on ,Jr. fans give our guy some credit,give him a good car and he can drive the heck out of it.I have full confidence in Dale Jr and you should also.Please don't put more pressure on him

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    DickHURTZ said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    As I remember - the LAST race junior won was a rain-shorten race in Michigan. Danica also. Neither has done much since.

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    pj88 said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    #30,what's that got to do with anything,a win is a win and in the record book,they are all the same.I thought Michigan was a fuel mileage win.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    PJ88, it was a strategy fuel mileage win at Michigan. Strategy wins a lot of races. :-)

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    Robby said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    Jr's last win was as legit as any other. He was on low fuel and old tires and there were 2 cautions after he made his decision to stay out. He had to fend off the other drivers on new tires behind him he couldn't just half throttle it like Jimmie Johnson last year at Phenoix or Tony Stewart earlier this year at Pocono, so get your facts straight before opening your mouth!!!

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    anon said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Yes, some of the best have won a strategy race or two.

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    Spacemaker24 said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    I hope she does well in NASCAR and continues to improve in the IRL. I know that hating Danica (or anyone successful and/or good looking) comes natural to many of you but the fact remains that Danica can flat out drive a race car. Also she will provide a great shot in the arm for NASCAR.

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    Phoenix987 said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Danica is a car owner's dream... if she wasn't charging the supposed amounts she wants for races. She'd get the sponsorship that other drivers couldn't- just look at the IRL. What I don't get is why people are against Danica coming to NASCAR to just do what she loves- race. Who gives a crap how well she does if she just wants to race? If she wasn't a sponsor's dream she wouldn't have a chance to get a ride anywhere, much less at JRM or KHI.

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    #30 Jr's win was not rain shortened nor was Danica's win in Japan. Her finishing 5th in points with Penske and Ganassi is a feat in itself.AGR doesn't have nearly the money the other teams have.Everyone is saying how boring Nascar is getting, well now it won't be so boring. She can bring a lot of money into JMS and that is not a bad thing.

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    leftturn said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Will she be staying over at JR's like other drivers have? I'm sorry Nation, it slipped out by accident, really. But you gotta wonder!

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    amalycke said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    #26, The Million dollar asking price that was later reduced to $300,000 was literally all over the news feeds last month. She really, really is DELUSIONAL.

    Hire Derrike Cope!

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    bthompson133 said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    and the nation revolts. are they finally getting wise?

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    Robby said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    Another update, I guess it's lowered again to 50-100 grand per race. I doubt we will ever truely know what shes going to get per race but her income should be determined by her results, just like everyone else, her special treatment won't help her make friends or fit in.

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    dorarhodes said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    #38, the last I heard she is married, and where she stays is her business. Batten down the hatches Junior, your going to be hearing alot of this stuff. You were racing and this kind of stuff went on in a chat room and some of it was not pretty.

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    wmvjr1960 said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    What other IRL driver with 1 win and only 4 top 3 finishes in 5 full seasons is being offered a Nascar ride with a top team? None. She is getting it simply because she is a woman. Some of us purists want the best drivers on the track, regardless of gender, race, age, etc. Bring her on, let's get it over with. She's no Juan Taco Montoya.

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    bbbyardhill said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    WE DO NOT NEED THIS CHICK....I THINK SHE WOULD DO BETTER WITH KYLE BUSH ...BUT IF YOU THINK ABOUT IT OLD HENDRICKS PROBABLY WANTED HER FOR A QUICK FIS FOR SPONSOR MONIES WITH GO DADDY.THAT IS WHY HE WANTED BRAD TO LEAVE ...BUT GOSH SHE SHOULD DO VERY WELL WITH JJ...JR NEEDS TO KEEP HIS MIND ON LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY AND LEAVE THIS ONE ON THE FREEWAY...GO JR. AROUND THE TRACK AS FAST AS YOU CAN.

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    angelpat said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    The Wallaces are not that good....none of them...look at Rusty, Kenny, Mike and the bratty Steven...and now another brat..Chrissy...no way you can compare Chrissy to Danica...ha ha aND YES, SHE (Danica) will probably drive like Cryle and the drama will be there too...just wait and see. It's all for media attention, I don't think it is a "fan" favorite...money and media go hand in hand.

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    pj88 said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    Jr Nation isn't going anywhere #40 and we are wise enough to be a Jr fan.I heard Jr say in an interview that he's in a relationship,so don't worry about who stays where.I am doubtful that Danica can handle these cars,it is her right to try.Let's just wait and see,she hasn't signed a contract yet.I would love to see her wreck Denny and Kyle and listen to them cry a little.

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    wraldri said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    I'm not anti-Danica. In fact, I think she's a really good Indy driver and I REALLY like her photo spreads. BUT, it's such a transparent attempt to attract sponsor dollars and for NASCAR to stop the bleeding (losing 10% of its audience per year for the last 3 years). NASCAR needs to focus on getting the racing more viable, not inviting another side show. J P Montoya has been one of the few Indy drivers to make a successful jump to NASCAR and I think after the first two or three races, Danica mania will subside with her in the back of the pack. And the bleeding will continue.

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    dale said:
    Nov 5, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    All the articles I see about the supposed million dollar per race (and even most of the $300,00 per race) are clearly labeled as "RUMORS". I asked for FACTS. Guess no one actually has any, only rumors.

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    jdxenterprises said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    My how times have changed. It isn't important anymore if you have talent. If you have a sponsor behind you and no talent you are money in the bank for an owner. But if you only have talen you won't be given a shot because there are too many people out there who need to get paid and the risk is just too high. For that we can thank the tracks, the media contracts, Nascar, the France Family, Motorsports Authentics. They all need to get paid before the driver ever gets into that drivers seat. This isn't about racing anymore. For that we all have to go back to our local tracks. And by the looks of the stands and the parking lots and the camping areas at the tracks it looks like many of us have started to do just that. Way to go Nascar. The beast you created is hungry and the kitchen just closed!!

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    Robby said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    Yes it's all speculation #48. They never release all the details but these quotes are from sources close to the negotiations, and as we know from silly season after silly season 75% of the rumors end up being true.

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    Pepper said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Yes Danica can drive an INDY CAR and most likely will be able to drive a stock car. Some INDY fans say she was in great equipment and that is why she runs near the front. Maybe so but she had more points than ALL her teammates which are Kanaan, Andretti, and Mutoh. Did she do this by racing hard? I would have to say she is more like the Turtle, slow and steady.
    If she was up front on restarts she was a danger as hard charging cars blew around her. In short I think she doesn't like tight racing and when the pack thins out she picks off the cars she's faster than.

    Yes she will bring NASCAR MORE fans and different sponsors. So that will be good for NASCAR. But I don't think she will be the great woman hope racer fans are looking for.

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    leftturn said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    #42- Not being nasty, just cracking wise. If anything I tend to defend JR when the negatives roll in. Realize the burden that kid has on him with his family, business, the public and racing. He has taken on more responsibility then most would dare to consider. When Theresa made the comment about JR having to decide if he wanted to race or be a media star she was actually on to something in a crude way. All that he does in his business and for his family leaves very little time to go 100% on racing. This could explain the drop off in results these past years. He knows it is about the money and when a sponsor calls he goes. Maybe he needs to delegate more but he doesn't strike me as that type. He takes his responsibility very serious and does it well.

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    dorarhodes said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    #52-I realize the responsibilities he has taken on. I also know that the statement you are referring to was not well accepted by those of us that are older, business oriented, and have grown sons. Business-those appearences he picked up new fans, they followed him to the tracks and bought his stuff. The tracks liked those new young fans by the way. Sons-everybody needs to get away from their work for a few hours-it refreshes the brain etc. Not to mention the fact that he knows his job, the minute he gets to work he is all business, just like the rest of us. I never considered going out to dinner with a boss or work mates as being that relaxing, always turned into work related stuff. I bet even you go places unwork related. Junior is no different from the rest of us, just happens to be high profile with to many people thinking they know whats best for him. The previous car owner-I will say no more about.

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    JGR_P1 said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Danica Patrick driver of the #5 car. (Or will she get a new number?)
    That even sounds right. Danica and JR two people that can charge the maximum amount for sponsorship yet deliver the bare minimum amount in wins. Shoot she should change her name to Danica Jr. Hopefully she will be bringing money into JR motorsports because she wont be bringing any trophies to the table. I figure her avg Finish will be mid to late 20's . She only avg a 10.7 finish in IRL according to nascar now and that was out of about 23 cars or so and probably 6 or 7 are not even competitive. So mid to late 20's would be good for her after she learns what she is doing. She will probably be in the 30's as an avg finish while she is learning. I hope the money being wasted on her will not be coming from another team where the money would be invested in someone's future I doubt she will make it to cup. or I should say I doubt she will be successful in cup. She will make it up there but it will be too soon. she will go because she does not want to see her drawing power be diminished because she is not a good NW driver. Then probably Flame out spectactulary.

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    JGR_P1 said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    #52 Leftturn
    You said "He takes his responsibility very serious and does it well."
    What is his responsibility? I thought it was to be a Cup Driver? he gets the most in sponsorship dollars and is on the Best team and can not make the chase. I am not sure how that is handling his responsibilty well. if he was Dale Vickers JR or Dale Mears Jr he would be dropped at the end of this season. 1 win in 2 years usually equals dropped at Hendrick Motor Sports. But you say he is doing well. I dont see how you can say that.

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    Robby said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    #54 She wants and will supposely be granted to drive in a number 7 car the same as her Indycar ride.

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    Robby said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    Im a die hard Jr fan but I gotta agree with ya JGR_P1. Jr has was too much on his plate to focus soley on his Cup Driving. He has Jr Motorsports. His huge property/ranch/go cart track, etc. Wisky River. Sponsorship commitments and a huge fan base because he's the most popular driver. There could be more that I'm missing. He lost his dad and almost died himself in 2004 in that Corvette crash. The man has been through alot of ups and downs, so I find it hard to believe that it hasnt taken a toll on him. I believe he wants to be 100% dedicated but also think he's in a bit of denial. All I can say is if 2010 is like 2009, he needs to walk away with some pride and not be another Kyle Petty.

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    mthomas41 said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    #5 link on the nationwide money?

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    Robby said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    This is for the million per race.

    http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/unrestricted/entry/view/38080/danica_patrick_asking_for_$8_million_to_run_eight_races_in_nascar

    Heres the most recent claming shes lowered again from 300,000 to 50-100 grand.

    http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/news/story?id=4622687

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    Carol-88-fan said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    I'm a Dale Jr fan, always have been and always will be. Having said that how can anyone criticize Kyle for his attitude and tantrums and then support Danica? I along with many other Jr fans, some who are supporting her, have been very critical of Kyle and I will be again if I think he acts like a jerk. I won't support her when she has acted the same her entire career, just because she's a woman or drives for Dale Jr.That does not make me a sexist. There has been several women drivers that I liked and now I like Ashley Force and Chrissy Wallace.If they start acting like her, I'll change my mind.

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    amalycke said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    #48. Ask and you shall recieve:

    http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/unrestricted/entry/view/38080/danica_patrick_asking_for_$8_million_to_run_eight_races_in_nascar

    That is one of MANY links asking for her delusional $8Million. Not like she's a Playboy or anything, I think that OJ witness Faye Resnick looked a lot better.

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    OSUSam said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    As I've said before, let's wait and see what the facts are. People are accepting rumors and speculation as the truth. Besides, what if she DOES get top money for driving for JR? Look at the millions and millions of dollars other athletes get in the stick and ball sports. And they aren't risking their life when they compete.

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    scott-baker said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Sorry folks, if she wants to come to NASCAR NASCAR will certainly take her. She adds to the show. As far as her doing it, I have no problem with it, if you were offered the money, you would definitely think about it as well. NOTHING wrong with her wanting to make a bunch of money. Nothing. Whether she will be successful in NASCAR, the jury is still out. TBD. (To Be Determined)

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    leftturn said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    JGR_P1- That was my point in my post. He has been spread so thin with other commitments and so many people depending on him he does not shirk his responsibility and the time to make a 100% commitment to just racing is not available. He needs to start delegating more but he, for some reason of his own choosing, refuses to. I really believe that is a major factor in poor track performance. Just for comparison purposes look at Jimmy Johnson. He spends a large amount of time with Chad at the shop and jumps at any chance to test and does not run Nationwide or have his own race team. The result is obvious. Jimmy also does not have a large extended family depending on him either. Not making excuses for the man. Just trying to get past the rhetoric.

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    lgerringer said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Finally.......someone prettier than JJ.

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    cdeshon said:
    Nov 6, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    PLEASE do not let Danica Patrick into NASCAR. It'll all be about her and not racing.

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    dorarhodes said:
    Nov 7, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    #64-You just insulted Jr's entire family which you obviously know nothing about.

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    vermontcritter-1 said:
    Nov 7, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Stop whining about Danica! NASCAR needs some new blood in the ranks, not the same stale old cookie cutter personalities they have right now. I know a lot of you hate Kyle Busch, but you have to admit that the kid can drive a race car. I like him because not only is he talented, he's a little bit of a flake a lot of the time. You have to be a little bit touched to drive a race car at the speeds these guys drive them. I have a feeling that Danica has a lot of fire in her guts to want to shift on over to NASCAR. Did you ever think that maybe she has something to prove not only to herself, but to the rest of the racing world as well? I say let her race, she can't do any worse then some out there, especially ones some of you crap on most of the time.

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    kdbc said:
    Nov 7, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Can't stand her. She says she doesn't want to be treated different because she's a woman but then uses her sexuality in those tasteless Go Daddy commercials. She is a big crybaby who can't stand for anyone to race her hard. I don't see NASCAR teams courting other IRL drivers with a record similar to hers. She's just not that good of a driver. It's all about the almighty $ and publicity on both her part and NASCAR's.

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    LUV88AND99 said:
    Nov 8, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    KDBC, I couldn't have said it better myself!

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    scott-baker said:
    Nov 8, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    Sure its about getting $ from sponsors. If she can pull enough $ and keep the car on the track reasonably well she will be a success in Nationwide as far as NASCAR and the owner goes. You better believe if Gordon or Busch or ....(fill in your driver) couldn't attract sponsor $ they would have tough time finding a ride.

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    glassdragon17 said:
    Nov 12, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    Ok everybody is saying that if Danica wants to drive stockers she has to come up through the ranks.I would like to point out that in 1969 Mario Andretti, who's whole career had been open wheel ran the Daytona and won it all. So don't sell Danica short

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    JGR_P1 said:
    Nov 13, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    72
    I think Mario Andretti was an open wheel champion back when Open wheel had the better drivers before he went to Daytona and won it all. In other words to compare apples and apples it would be like Jimmie Johnson going to the indy 500 and winning it all.

    Danica has one win not one championship. If IRL champions cant do that no way Danica will. If an F1 champion in Jacques Villeneuve(sp) can not do that. No way will the winner of the Japan 200 or whatever it is called will be able to.
    I am shortselling her like she is gold while her stock is still high. 2 years from now not many will want her.

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    Hateda88 said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 3:23 AM

    Hey Jr fans I'm back. Just wondering why you all assume that I hate Jr instead of Kesolowski or maybe my hatred of number 88 goes back to Dale Jarrett? Hmmm...Just because I talk on the Jr sites? Well, quite frankly it's easier to find places to talk trash about Kesolowski cause he actually makes the headlines where Jr almost never does LOL!! And Jarrett never does. Besides I love to bug y'all I couldn't care less one way or the other about Jr he's like a bug on the windshield. But you fans are funny so there you go. See ya at the Kesolowski sites.

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    legends73 said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    How funny this site is.... I posted a comment about Danica about an hour ago, and the censors for whatever reason, found it to be offensive, I guess. It has suddenly disappeared from print! What happened to free speech, mom's apple pie, the land of the brave, and Chevrolet? LOL...

    Well, I guess if you want to comment on anything about Ms. Patrick, you had better be "politically correct" or the SceneDaily.com censor Nazi's will delete your posts! (Don't even try to comment on any of her GODADDY commercials with the female COP!)

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    meanjoegreen59 said:
    Nov 16, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    NASCAR need something to improve it rating on TV, get more people to the races and get more sponsers. Danica would be great for Nascar. She would bring more sponsers to the sport, more people to the races and more people watching on TV. WELCOME TO NASCAR, DANICA!

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