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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
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