Robbie Gordon of NASCAR Will Not Drive IRL Races Against Danica Patrick, Citing Weight Advantage

National Review Magazine: The Corner ^ | 6/1/05 | KJ Lopez

[gopwinsin04]

Robbie Gordon of NASCAR started the discussion, saying that he wouldn't drive in the Indy Car Racing League series until they do something about Danica Patrick's weight 'advantage.'

'The lighter the car, the faster it goes,' Gordon said. 'Do the math. Put her in the car at her weight, then put me or Tony Stewart in the car at 200 pounds and our cars are at least 100 pounds heavier.'

'I wont race against her until the IRL does something to take that advantage away.'

I glanced at the weight of the weight of the drivers in the Indy Car Series. They are pretty much smallish guys --between 140 and 155 lbs.

He seems to be willing to race against guys who are about 60 pounds less and had no problem with it before.

[Obadiah]

Maybe you'd like her better in a burka you prude.

That's an undeserved cheap shot!

Apparently, in your world it would appear that there is no distinction. It's either intentially sexually suggestive posing or wearing a burka, huh?

[ET(end tyranny)]

Exactly right. I really hate the fact that she is/has done all these tool calendar-like photo shoots. Jeepers, does EVERYTHING have to be hyper sexualized. What's the point. Can she not make it as a race car driver alone? Or is this all about marketing to make her into a big commodity? If it is, in my opinion she has chosen to degrade herself along the way to an otherwise respectable pursuit.

Would underwear ads be better? She is in motor sports, they may have contacted her for shots. She has as much or more clothes on than the SI swimsuit models.

We don't know why she did the shots. Do they sponsor her or the car in any way. I knew male and female strippers that did it for college money. Easy work, and fast money. We all know that sexuality sells. Maybe she signed contracts for these photo shoots before she signed on with Rahal. It could be that when the contract for the shoots end, she won't do them any more. We just don't know. It is sad to know that so many Freepers are so ready to condemn her without knowing all the facts. It's also sad to see so many bonafide male chauvanist pigs alive and well at FR.

[ET(end tyranny)]

How about answering my #56?

[Dont_Tread_On_Me_888]

he wouldn't drive in the Indy Car Racing League series against Danica Patrick . . .

Is Robbie Gordon gay?

Why in the world would he not want to bumb and grind against Danica?

[ET(end tyranny)]

To: holdmuhbeer
Maybe you'd like her better in a burka you prude.

I wondered how long it would take. Congratulations, you win the prize. :) No need to name call. Have a great day!

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At least they didn't call you a slut, without you being able to defend yourself, like you did to Danica.

[hobbes1]

I'm pretty sure Paris Hilton doesn't know the front end of a car from the back end.

She does too.

Check it out for yourself.

[Miss Behave]

...and she was nothing but humbleand gracious, post-race, even given her awesome finish.

[yellowdoghunter]

It's also sad to see so many bonafide male chauvanist pigs alive and well at FR.

I am a female. :) I am just glad there are other female role models out there who have not dressed like sluts for whatever reason. Condi Rice, Karen Hughes, Margaret Thatcher are just a few that come to mind.

[yellowdoghunter]

At least they didn't call you a slut, without you being able to defend yourself, like you did to Danica.

If one does not want to be called a slut....then don't dress like one. Have a great day!

[ET(end tyranny)]

To: MikeinIraq
Let me guess, the women in teh SI swimsuit mag are sluts too huh?

If the shoe fits......
45 posted on 06/01/2005 11:32:27 AM EDT by yellowdoghunter (Liberals should be seen and not heard.)

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My #56 to you has nothing to do with your being a man or a woamn. I asked if women at the beach wearing bikinis were all sluts? Which you didn't answer. I made no assumption as to your gender with that question. LOL

[Capriole]

I guess I'm a slut, too: I have three bikinis and I wear them frequently. Yes, God forgive me, even on the beach and at the pool! Where people can see me! My personal behavior has nothing to do with whether or not I'm a decent person; you can just judge my soul entirely by my clothing.

[holdmuhbeer]

Nah, just hate prudes.

[Coldwater Creek]

Pretty much to us women!!!!!!!!!!!1

[Obadiah]

We don't know why she did the shots.
No we don't know why. But we know she did.

Do they sponsor her or the car in any way.
Immaterial.

I knew male and female strippers that did it for college money. Easy work, and fast money.
Yes, easy work, and fast money.

We all know that sexuality sells.
You are correct. The base appeal to our sexual senses always sells.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

What a big cry baby. Danica was great on Sunday and had people on their feet! He is jealous.

So if someone is driving out there with a hurt wrist, for example- the IRL should tie everyone's hand??

It is what it is Robbie-deal with it.

[Dont_Tread_On_Me_888]

where she is dressed like a slut on the cover

I bet you are a woman.

I bet Danica is far better looking than you are.

I bet you are jealous.

What do you have against beauty? What do you have against sex appeal? Young and beautiful women should go to the beach, wear bikinis, dress sexy and be proud of their beauty. We celebrate brains. We should also celebrate beauty.

The Latin American nations have it right. In their Miss Universe prelims, they always showcase some very beautiful women.

The Miss America contest is now a miss ugly contest. Who can twirl a baton and who can answer some stupid inane politically correct question the best in the eyes of other politically correct liberal judges.

My congrats to those Latin American nations that run BEAUTY contests.

My hats off to Danica Patrick. Cash in on your fame and beauty and sex appeal. Beauty and sex appeal should be celebrated.

[Alberta's Child]

I don't know about Gordon's complaints, but if I were a racing fan I'd be more concerned that IRL would "stage" a victory by Danica Patrick just to garner some good publicity. Indy-car racing has been in decline for years, and of all the things that qualify as "spectator sports" these days, motor racing is the one that comes closest to that fine line that separates a competitive sport from a staged, WWF-style event.

[LaraCroft]

No need to name call huh? I guess calling someone a SLUT for wearing a bikini isn't name calling though, right? No one will take you seriously here because you are completely off base. If there was a report of her banging the entire crew, then you could call her a slut. It's just a picture for crying out loud. Way to over react! The good looking men use themselves for advertising also.

If you think she is a slut, you actually are a prude and that person wasn't name calling.. simply calling a spade a spade.

[yellowdoghunter]

I had already answered a question about bikinis....if the shoe fits.....