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Post by Henrik on Jun 20, 2002 3:17:56 GMT -5
There seems to be a very promising young lady that is starting to climb the ranks in open-wheel racing, called Danica Patrick. It seems she has just signed a deal with Rahal to race in the Formula Atlantic next season. Now, I know part of her early accomplishment was in FFord in the UK, so I was wondering if Senninha could shed some light on her potential talent. How about it Senn, do you have any opinion of Danica?
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Post by Wycco on Jun 20, 2002 7:24:25 GMT -5
She'll never make it into F1... she's good looking...
So far only women that look like men have succeeded in graduating to drive in F1.
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Post by da_silva on Jun 20, 2002 8:45:52 GMT -5
Hehe, Didn't Lauda marry one of them. LOL. I know she's been around for some time do you know how old she is?
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Post by Henrik on Jun 20, 2002 9:02:08 GMT -5
da Silva,
I don't know about Lauda's wife, but if you are wondering how old Danica is, she is just 20.
She will be doing some Barber Dodge races this year, before moving on to the Atlantic.
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Post by da_silva on Jun 20, 2002 9:19:32 GMT -5
I saw her race in the Long Beach Toyota celebrity race this year, they always have pros that start behind the stars. Danica won it.
20 is young, she has lots of time yet, but she needs to do something special soon.
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Post by Senninha on Jun 20, 2002 9:20:54 GMT -5
Hmmm, yeah, I'd read about that before sometime...
She's ok... nothing more nothing less - could make something from it on the principle that she's a female American. She was second in the FFFestival in 2000, when Anthony Davidson won it - which was impressive, but has never produced anything else of that level since. She disappeared mid-season last year - dunno really what happened there, someone pulled her out (sponsors/ management.. who knows??)
Whatever, I wouldn't really bet on her, from what I've seen, but likewise I wouldn't bet against her... we will see......
But if Bobby's impressed.... what do I know???
;D
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Post by pabs on Jun 20, 2002 9:27:42 GMT -5
Well, I'm impressed...anyone got her number?
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Post by Henrik on Jun 20, 2002 9:41:10 GMT -5
Senninha,
Thanks for the input. I knew I could count on you!
I had heard about the FFFestival result in 2000, and was wondering if that was a fluke or something. How did the race evolve? Did everybody else crash etc!
It's true she hasn't done much since then, but it will be interesting to see the Barber Dodge races she will race in this year, and then a full season of Atlantic will certainly show us if she is something special.
Pabs, sorry I don't have her number, but I'm sure I could talk to Bobby about it. Actually I hear she is going to be at Chicago! Sure you don't want to come? ;D
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