Girl Power

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On Sunday, Danica Patrick became the first woman to win an Indy Car Race.

She defeated two-time Indy 500 winner and Dancing with the Stars champ Hélio Castroneves by nearly six seconds to take home the first place trophy at the Indy Japan 300.

Patrick covered 200 laps at the 1.52-mile course in one hour, 51 minutes.
Congrats!

Will we see Danica go after the Dancing title, too?

[Image via Getty Images.]

Posted: Apr 21, 2008 at 11:00 am / Email this »

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Jenny says – reply to this

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FIRST!
Ragnhild says – reply to this

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SECOND!
Naomi says – reply to this

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Sweeeet.
turkish beauty says – reply to this

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She looks Hot. I would date her!
Nic says – reply to this

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How hard could it be to beat that sissy????
DMAN says – reply to this

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WHO THE FUCK CARES
GET IN THE KITCHEN AND MAKE ME SOME COFFEE
BITCH
shel says – reply to this

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Well done!!!
quadrillion jackson says – reply to this

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lkj says – reply to this

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good for her
ATLGIRL21 says – reply to this

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this is soooo awesome!!! girls that race!!! badass!!!
dee says – reply to this

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THIRD!
Jenna says – reply to this

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Taking over the world one step at a time:) You go Gal!
star says – reply to this

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eight?

whoa!
La Donna says – reply to this

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Who gives a ratsass about Manica Patrick? As an avid race fan, she does nothing to impress me. There are lots of women in racing that are way better than her that is for sure! But whatever. People who aren't into racing will jump on her skanky bandwagon and think she's a great racer….lmao…
jeff says – reply to this

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I'd love to bend her over the front of the car….
Cecily says – reply to this

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Great job!
mega says – reply to this

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How cute is she? Plus an amazing athlete in a male-dominated sport. Go Danica!
mega says – reply to this

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Re: perez – thanks!!!
jackie says – reply to this

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That is so awesome!!!
What took you so long? says – reply to this

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This was yesterday's news Perez… why did it take you so long to talk about it?
slut says – reply to this

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16th!!!
Cerag says – reply to this

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Good for her. Danica kicks ass!
dk says – reply to this

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good for her but she is lucky to be a girl.. If she was a guy a top team would never hire her….
emily says – reply to this

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she said on good morning america today that she didnt want to do dancing with the stars
racegrl1236 says – reply to this

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Great job, from one girl racer to another
DMAN says – reply to this

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SHEED LOOK MORE AT HOME WITH A JOHNNY MOP IN HAND SCRUBBING
MY SHIT STAINED TOILET WITH MY SLUG IN HER MOUTH WHILE SHE PLEASUERS HERSELF WITH A PLUNGER
reenie says – reply to this

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CONGRATS on putting the petal to the metal Danika!!! You deserve it girlfriend! Whoo-Hoo!!!
fuck her. says – reply to this

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wow it only took her like 3 years… what a cunt.
jimmyjazz says – reply to this

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GIRL POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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TEE HEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I BET ALL MY MACHO HOMOPHOBE "FRIENDS" ARE FUCKING PISSED!!!!!
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MY COMPUTER WAS DOWN FOR A FEW DAYS BUT NOW I'M BACK!!!!!!!!!
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TEE HEE…………………………..HOLLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
fred says – reply to this

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She didn't even really win the race

She crossed the finish line first because all the other cars were running out of gas
jimmyjazz says – reply to this

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I READ TWO DISRESPECTFUL COMMENTS…BOTH FROM STRAIGHT MEN I'M ASSUMING…….THAT SAID FOR HER TO MAKE HIM SOME COFFEE AND THE OTHER ONE SAID HE'D LIKE TO BEND HER OVER THE CAR.
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I'VE GOT A BETTER IDEA!!!!!! HOW BOUT IF I BEND YOU BOTH OVER THE CAR AND TEACH YOU ABOUT MANLOVE?
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YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO WALK FOR AT LEAST THREE DAYS WITHOUT IT HURTING DOWN THERE. IT WILL FEEL LIKE I'M STILL THERE AND YOU'LL BE THINKING ABOUT ME….AND YOU'LL BE THINKING THAT YOU WANT TO TRY THIS AGAIN!!!
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TEE HEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M BACK BITCHES! HOLLA! TO THE LEFT TO THE LEFT
Cha Cha All The Way says – reply to this

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This is what happens when people stop watching Leave It To Beaver. Cha Cha rules 1000 times more.
fred says – reply to this

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Re: jimmyjazz –
YOU SOUND LIKE YOU SPEAK FROM EXPERIANCE
R U ONE OF PEREZEZ UNDERSTUDIES
BAKED POTATO RIGHT UP THE WAZOO
{YEA OVEN HOT}
Jasmine says – reply to this

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Yay, you go girl!!

Bet those men were well pissed off.

That should teach them!!
DMAN says – reply to this

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Re: perez –
spyware dont fall for it
jay says – reply to this

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danica sit on my face please
Vrooom, Vrooom... says – reply to this

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Who doesn't love a fast woman?
niles says – reply to this

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women should not be allowed in these races with the professional drivers, the other day I witnessed a woman curling her eyelashes while in traffic. its only a matter of time until there's a tragedy.
LOLA says – reply to this

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WAY TO GO HUN THATS GREAT!!
Big Time Bent says – reply to this

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Re: DMAN – It's your brain that needs plunging, dude.
andrew says – reply to this

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i had the chance to meet her at a motorola event in san diego…..and yes she is hot as hell but she is such a stuck up bitch it aint even funny….too bad shes such a cunt or i actually might give a shit
Brit Brat says – reply to this

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Girl Power - rocks - Danica needs to have a kick a… personality, look who she competes against….driving that fast in those cars - takes guts—GIRL POWER…B.B.
DMAN says – reply to this

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Re: Big Time Bent –
BAKED POTATO RIGHT UP THE WAZOO
{YEA OVEN HOT}
THATS THE CURE FOR AIDS
YA PIRATE
So? says – reply to this

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Re: fred – That happens, AND that's a win. Them's the rules.
sour grapes says – reply to this

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Re: niles – Oh, screw off. She's an elite driver, bozo. Men shouldn't be allowed to race, because I see them shoving burgers and fries down their traps daily while driving. Please. Put your brain in gear.
Not Big Time Bent says – reply to this

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Re: DMAN – Not a pirate, idiot. Just someone who would never give a crude dude with sexual issues the time of day. Or night.
samich says – reply to this

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She did win but big deal. The field was less then competitive. She needs to win a major race with a strong field to prove herself. Besides all the credit really should go to her crew chief who won a gas millage competition. She was not fighting it out with other drivers. Six seconds at that speed is like 1/4 a mile. Give her some credit but all she really did was not run out of gas
Roundy-Round Racing Is Pointless says – reply to this

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and she'll be known as the first woman to cry like a baby after winning. way to go, danica: show your strength by weeping like a baby.
HARMONY says – reply to this

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Re: DMAN – shut the hell up.shes not your slave.she won her first race.get over it
Realist says – reply to this

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Re: La Donna – Yeah, what female racers are better? Why don't THEY ever win?
ROCCO says – reply to this

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DANG DANIKA…WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG??????
Randy Andy says – reply to this

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She put down that damn cell phone and drove!
Joe Blow says – reply to this

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Any why shouldn't girls drive cars as fast as men? Why is this news?
Fo Realz says – reply to this

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I'm really happy for her, but people who call car drivers "athletes" are seriously fucked in the head. There's nothing athletic about sitting in a car and turning the steering wheel. A one-legged 72 year old who weighs 450 pounds can drive a car just as fast as these "athletes". It's so lame.
GARY says – reply to this

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YOU KNOW THE WORLD IS REALLY GOING TO HELL WHEN A KUNT WINS AN INDY CAR RACE AND A N1GGER GETS ELECTED PRESIDENT. I REALLY DONT EVEN FUCKEN CARE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY ANYMORE
sharon says – reply to this

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i bet you now whell think she is the hottest thing on wheels and within a year she will be in a fatal crash or will cause someone else to be
G.O.D. says – reply to this

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Bout fucking time. But still, big congrats!
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wineman says – reply to this

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Give me a break, this chick has about as much talent in a racing car as I have doing hair braids. Her win is a complete joke based on fuel mileage and although the sport will benefit from a female personality to think that she is truly fast enough as a driver is ridiculous.
She takes the job away from someone more deserving because she has breasts and a cute smile.
carole in Canada says – reply to this

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That is so cool………yeeaahhh!!!
samich says – reply to this

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Re: GARY – I think its fair to say this country does not care about you, you ignorant bigot
NASCAR101 says – reply to this

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Re: racegrl1236 – what do you race? Hotwheels? LOL
ELISE says – reply to this

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PEREZ NEXT TIME COULD YOU PLEASE DRAW A BIG COCK CUMING OUT OF HER MOUTH WITH CUM DRIPPING DOWN HER CHIN?
GARY says – reply to this

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Re: samich – HEY WHY DONT YOU DO THE COUNTRY A FAVOR AND GO BACK TO AFRICA YOU PIECE OF SHIT N!GGER!!!
racegrl1236 says – reply to this

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Re: NASCAR101 – When I was like 2. Now I drag race. It may be a little too fast for a NASCAR fan like yourself.
GARY says – reply to this

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Re: samich – GO BACK TO AFRICA YOU N!GGER!!!
DaniLeeLee says – reply to this

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WooHOoo!

Way to go Danica!

Let's hear it for the ladies!!!!!!!!!!
GARY says – reply to this

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Re: racegrl1236 – GO BACK TO SUCKING BLACK COCKS. THE ONLY WAY A BITCH LIKE YOU COULD EVER WIN A RACE IS IF THE GUYS WERE PAID TO LET HER
racegrl1236 says – reply to this

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Re: Fo Realz – You are an idiot, I am more tired after a run than after an hour at the gym. I am so tired of ignorant people running their mouths about stuff they know nothing about.
racegrl1236 says – reply to this

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Re: GARY – Believe me, I have won my share of races and pissed off plenty of guys doing it. Maybe we're a little jealous are we?
DMAN says – reply to this

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Re: HARMONY –
NOT ANY MORE I USED HER ALL UP SHE WAS A PIG ANYWAY
THAT FEEL GOOD RACE WAS MORE CORRIEGRAPHED THAN A WWE MATCH
A COMPLETE WORK
samich says – reply to this

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Re: GARY – Slow down you ignorant piece of trash. I can't type and laugh at your stupidity at the same time. First of all I'm not black but you being a STUPID PIECE OF RACIST WHITE TRASH I can see how you would make that conclusion. What have you ever done in your PATHETIC LOSER of a life that makes you seem so superior? Graduate High School (lol) Just kidding you could not be bothered with getting an education with all the Stupidity clogging that TINY BRAIN of yours.
GARY says – reply to this

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Re: samich – WELL I DONT CONSIDER MYSELF TO BE A RAVING SUCCESS YET BUT I DO HAVE A DEGREE IN ENGLISH FROM PENN AND WORK AT AN INVESTMENT BANK AND WILL BE GOING TO LAW SCHOOL IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS. DONT TELL ME—YOUVE ALREADY ACCOMPLISHED THOSE THINGS THROUGH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RIGHT? STUPID F@GGOT PIECE OF SHIT!!
chel says – reply to this

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Ew, you men that fucking say shit like for her to get in the kitchen. fuck you assholes. this women worked hard. and i TOO am very into racing. it takes a long time for people to get where shes at too.. 3 years isnt that bad? especiallly "for a girl"? GOOD FOR HER. its been a common double stander in society that a women cant do what a man can…it just shows it doesnt matter who you are. also i have MANY friends that are girls that race and beat all the older MEN who have been doing it for years. you guys are pigs and assholes grow the fuck up and wake up to reality, really.
NASCAR101 says – reply to this

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Re: racegrl1236 – is that the sport where you dress in drag and run to the finish line?
Kelly says – reply to this

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DGAF!!
racegrl1236 says – reply to this

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Re: NASCAR101 – Yeah, I've never heard that one before…you're really clever…
SH3RRY says – reply to this

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daNICA PARTRICK FOKING RAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
s says – reply to this

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[re=1996424]Re: GARY[/re I' so sure you graduated from Penn. You know standing at the Defendant Table does not count as Law School. Your not even smart enough to figure out the cap lock key. Your a racist and homophobic. Quick question if you dislike gay people why are you on this site other then to piss off other people. You know posting on a site where nobody can prove you lies says something about your character (not that you have any) Do us all a favor and SHUT THE HELL UP!
Nascar101 says – reply to this

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Re: racegrl1236 – aren't I
zsa zsa says – reply to this

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Danica for President!
samich says – reply to this

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Whats the matter Gary? The Drive through at Taco Bell backing up? You forget how to make change for a dollar? Or maybe you found some other group of people to be intolerant towards. Just to let you know I'm a UNC grad. and currently serving in the US Army. But wait let me guess you are a retired General or something else. I have a hard time believing you have a English degree because your arguing on the lowest possible denominator ( race, sexuality) this thought process shows a clear lack of intelligence.
itzzzkimmm says – reply to this

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Woooh! Go Danica! Such a role model for girls everywhere. I am so proud of her. Girl power baby!
Truth. says – reply to this

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Your math is wrong. It's impossible figures.

200 laps x 1.52 mile course = 304 miles

It is impossible: 304 miles in 51 minutes = 357 mph, stupid.
Sad, sad, sad... says – reply to this

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Re: GARY – What a loser. You won't keep a woman with your very oppressive and limited attitude. Good luck to you. You'll def. need it.
GARY says – reply to this

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Re: samich – SO JUST BECAUSE IM SICK AND TIRED OF THE BEHAVIOR OF BLACKS AND MEXICANS AND BECAUSE I THINK HOMOSEXUALS ARE VILE AND DISGUSTING THAT MEANS I SHOW A "CLEAR LACK OF INTELLIGENCE". I CAN SEE WHY A LOSER LIKE YOU WOULD FEEL THE WAY YOU DO. BUT PLEASE DO THE WORLD A FAVOR AND GO SUCK AIDS OUT OF A DICK AND DISAPPEAR!!!!
Indy racing blows and she one by everyone else running out of gas says – reply to this

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She's a bitch and so is her mom. there are only about 6 cars that can win in that stupid series every race and half the time they only get about 15 entries. good for her now whut up and win one by REALLY beating them, which means passing them during green flag racing. When everyone else pulls off for running out of fuel and you make it, it's lucky. She's good , but shew aint all that. And why do they make a big deal of her being a woman? All they say is treat me like another racer. BS! Take of your cloths whore and pose in SI again, no one cares. And next year they are combining leagues so she will actually have a full field to compete against. 1 win every 50, WOW! she might have 5 wins by the time she retires! midget skank………………….
Roscoe says – reply to this

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She turned them down.
joesmother says – reply to this

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i seen her race before in the indy 400..
she got like last place, so congrats girl!
love you perezers
samich says – reply to this

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Re: GARY – You know I'm surprised you haven't gotten a Pulitzer or a Nobel prize for literature. Do us all a favor and give it up. Nobody likes you. You are filled with hate and can't make an intelligent argument if your life depended on it. All you can do is spew garbage like the inbred dumbass you seem to be. If you had an English degree your posts definitely do not reflect it. Tell the truth your an Eighth grade drop out whose family tree only has branches on on side.
Christine Fan!!! says – reply to this

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congratulations Danica!!!!!!
Christine Fan!!! says – reply to this

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Re: Joe Blow –
because our entire country is darn sexist and stuck with "leave it to beaver" as an example of "proper" social roles.
BDB says – reply to this

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You must have shit for brains if you think we believe you are a avid race fan. Go google up this Ladies record and find how many times she finishes in the top 10, and how many races she finishes with eq in tac. Compare this recored with her peers and then you can talk about knowing racing. I bet you are jealous. Can you even fit in a race car? Will it Pull you If you get in it. And learn how to spell her first name, you may have the wrong person.
BDB says – reply to this

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Re: La Donna – #95 was for you
carl says – reply to this

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Get over it, Danica, there weren't any real racers in that race, it was a bunch of no-names. It's like an ATP pro winning a country club tournament.
samich says – reply to this

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Re: GARY – Well I guess Gary's shift at Taco Bell is over but maybe we will hear from him when he gets home after the Klan rally LOL
Steph says – reply to this

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she didn't win because she out-raced everybody. she won because she was on a different pit strategy… that her crew chief determined. she was in the right place at the right time. if she spent less time promoting herself in sports illustrated & more time practicing, she would have done this a long time ago. it's pathetic how everybody can be talking about her first win… in her 3rd season of racing. i work in a male dominated industry & you don't see me jumping for joy when i accomplish something i've been paid to do.
slut says – reply to this

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i have been around indy racing since i was little and she is a bitch. i have met her before and she is not all that great. during the race weekends she is always pouting and throwing tempertantrums. there are women in the indy racing league that are much more talented than her but she gets all of the attention becasue she is so "pretty" but in real life she's not pretty at all
paul tracy says – reply to this

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now she can suck my cock without fear of gene simmons taking her offf the tour
Melissa says – reply to this

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Yay Danica. Such a great accomplishment. She has done really well in the racing well made mostly of, well….guys. I've been following her since the beginning. I have been brought up on Indy and NASCAR since I was a baby.
pit panther says – reply to this

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i've been around racing since i was little too & danica is NOTHING special. she exploits the media, and vise versa. she throws temper tantrums, still makes rookie mistakes, and is just all around not a nice person. i have very very close ties to indy racing & not once has danica ever been remotely nice. her little sister is really great - i've talked to her. & i hear that shes a nice girl but she needs to stop being such a drama queen. & not do the equivalent of doing a peace sign next to the trophy. OY. i want to see sarah fisher with a win - now thats a girl that knows how to drive

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Criss Angel Responds To Recording Of Altercation! Says Producer Provoked Him!

There are two sides to every story! Here's his!

In light of the audio recording released yesterday that featured Criss Angel threatening to knock out one of his producers, the illusionist's attorney, Ken Woloson, has released the following statement:

"Criss Angel was in the process of firing Joe Safuto on Wednesday when Safuto became abusive and Criss asked him to leave. Criss decided to fire Safuto in response to repeated complaints from co-workers and other magicians about Safuto's abusive and violent behavior and general ineptitude. Witnesses have attested that there was no physical contact and that Safuto very clearly was the antagonist. The audio released to the media is a snippet of a much longer conversation. We are exploring legal action against Mr. Safuto, including for his defamatory and illegal conduct."

Ouch! Sounds like he means business!

Give the clip a listen again (above)!

It DOES certainly sound like Angel was provoked! But enough to respond like he does?

What do U think?? Who's really at fault here??