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cherokeeprogressive

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19. Off the Podium in no way equates to Out of the Money.

Sun Feb 24, 2013, 07:29 PM

Feb 2013

And, since it's impossible to see what's right next to you, drivers rely for a whole lot of information from their spotters. At the beginning of the last lap, she was in 3rd (on the podium) and her spotter failed to tell her the 88 was doing to the bottom of the track. Had she gone in front of him, he would have pushed her to the win since she had the stronger car.

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Congratulations Danica! 8th Place, no dents, and drove in the front pack all day. [View all] cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 OP

She did good.... CherokeeDem Feb 2013 #1

K&R MotherPetrie Feb 2013 #2

I used to go to the races GentryDixon Feb 2013 #3

She drove a GREAT race. tarheelsunc Feb 2013 #4

Her spotters should have started screaming GOGOGOGOGO when the 88 went to the bottom. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #5

That and $2.75 will get her a latte at Starbucks KamaAina Feb 2013 #6

Done. 2008, Japan, in an Indy Car. A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #9

In Japan. KamaAina Feb 2013 #21

Only 17% of pole winners Are_grits_groceries Feb 2013 #10

Thank you. There's just not enough misinformed cynicism on this website. Bucky Feb 2013 #20

I'm on the Left Coast KamaAina Feb 2013 #22

She drove smart ..... oldhippie Feb 2013 #7

Way to go Danica! rppper Feb 2013 #8

IF she drove such a smart race, why did she finish out of the money? Bake Feb 2013 #11

Again I say... rppper Feb 2013 #12

Eighth place in 2012 House of Roberts Feb 2013 #13

Yeah, but ain't it cool when someone who knows shit about NASCAR shows up to share their wisdom? 11 Bravo Feb 2013 #33

Yessir, even joe nemechek will get a check... rppper Feb 2013 #40

Last year Carl Edwards took 8th and won just over $400K.... catnhatnh Feb 2013 #15

I'm sorry, we do horse racing in KY. Bake Feb 2013 #53

Then why would you denigrate... catnhatnh Feb 2013 #54

I"m not denigrating anybody. Bake Feb 2013 #55

Wait to see the purse payout in a couple days Mopar151 Feb 2013 #17

Off the Podium in no way equates to Out of the Money. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #19

$357,464 DrDan Feb 2013 #48

Is this her first indy 500? tavalon Feb 2013 #14

Not her first but her best finish. Lochloosa Feb 2013 #16

No, and it isn't her first Daytona 500, either. KamaAina Feb 2013 #23

My bad tavalon Feb 2013 #27

Keep knocking on that door! hootinholler Feb 2013 #18

she is an average driver at best ProdigalJunkMail Feb 2013 #24

What I wouldn't give to be an "average driver" in a crowd of 43 of the best in Sprint Cup Racing. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #26

They took a conservative approach davidn3600 Feb 2013 #30

the problem is she is nowhere near the top echelon of drivers ProdigalJunkMail Feb 2013 #35

just the average pole-winner DrDan Feb 2013 #29

one pole... ProdigalJunkMail Feb 2013 #34

pole-winner from the cream of the drivers DrDan Feb 2013 #36

over her history (since say '98) her record ProdigalJunkMail Feb 2013 #38

can't deny she was the pole-winner and finished in the top-10 at Daytona DrDan Feb 2013 #44

did i try to deny that? ProdigalJunkMail Feb 2013 #45

you are doing your best to downplay her performance DrDan Feb 2013 #47

no, I am trying to figure out why people give a shit about her ProdigalJunkMail Feb 2013 #49

You sound jealous and bitter, a little sexism a maybe??? n-t Logical Feb 2013 #41

ah, the cry of sexism ProdigalJunkMail Feb 2013 #46

LOL, ok, I guess I was way off. Nice try! n-t Logical Feb 2013 #50

looks like you're the one who's trying ProdigalJunkMail Feb 2013 #51

I think you are making it worse. Best to stop at this point! n-t Logical Feb 2013 #52

Nice. Very nice. 840high Feb 2013 #25

attended with my granddaughter - cheering for Danica the whole time DrDan Feb 2013 #28

If you think this is impressive, Ronda Rousey has a hell of a story to tell you. MessiahRp Feb 2013 #31

No interest in MMA whatsoever. Good for Ronda though. n/t cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #37

Rhonda was.... Logical Feb 2013 #42

She drove a smart race. HooptieWagon Feb 2013 #32

I wish she would have finished ahead of Jr. I get so sick of doc03 Feb 2013 #39

Re: Jimmie Johnson tearing up his car after the race House of Roberts Feb 2013 #43