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Danica Patrick installs GPS nav system wins first race

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  1. KingCheetah

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    The short 300 mile race also allowed Danica to skip her usual potty break during the 350th mile. :p
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    Danica Patrick Races Into Record Books With Historic Win

    As race car driver Danica Patrick sped toward the finish line Sunday at the Japan 300 in Motegi, she also entered a place in the record books and took her seat as the first female driver in Indy car history to win, when she took top honors on the track.

    "Boys, move over. The lady is coming through. Danica Patrick wins the Twin Motegi," the announcer said as she crossed the finish line.

    The 26-year-old Wisconsin native took the lead in the final two laps of the 200-lap race as her mother watched and cheered in the stands. Patrick finished 5.8594 seconds ahead of pole-sitter Helio Castroneves on the 1.5-mile Twin Ring Motegi oval, after other top contenders were forced to pit for fuel in their final laps.

    Grabbing the checkered flag silenced Patrick's critics, who remembered her as the most famous race car driver without a win.

    Patrick, who also holds the distinction of being the first female driver to ever lead the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, tearfully spoke with reporters following her victory.

    "Finally," said a clearly emotional Patrick, who, at one point in the race, was as low as eighth place. "It's a long time coming."

    The historic win happened during her 50th professional start.

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    #1 KingCheetah, Apr 20, 2008
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    Too bad her 15 minutes is already up.
     
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  3. KingCheetah

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    She has solidified herself as a star with this win -- she probably won't win a lot of races, but your going to see her endorsing everything.
     
    #3 KingCheetah, Apr 20, 2008
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    Maybe she could teach that overrated chick, Michelle "Nintendo" Wie, a thing or two.
     
    #4 Yaozer, Apr 20, 2008
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    Indy Car racing is officially not a sport. Nascar is on deck. ;)
     
    #5 cdastros, Apr 20, 2008
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    I hate Danica Patrick. Remember when she was trying to act 'tough' by pushing and insulting one of the other drivers last year while knowing full well he couldn't do anything in return cuz she's a chick? He should have gotten a fire extinguisher and unloaded in her face.
     
    #6 TrailerMonkey, Apr 20, 2008
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    Yeah because holding down a throttle and driving (dang, how many people can actually turn on an ignition switch? PM me I need help) is a lot harder than playing golf.
     
    #7 kikimama, Apr 20, 2008
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    1 win out of 50 starts? Not exactly something to be proud of.
     
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  9. KingCheetah

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    This is the greatest achievement in female driving since Debra Mellonsworth pumped her own gas without the aid of an attendant on September 23, 1969.
     
    #9 KingCheetah, Apr 20, 2008
  10. Buck Turgidson

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    But she still can't parallel park.
     
    #10 Buck Turgidson, Apr 20, 2008
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    Yeah, I see you making a *****load of money doing it for a living...
     
    #11 JeeberD, Apr 20, 2008
  12. kikimama

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    Your point? Same goes for you not making a buttload of money playing golf. :rolleyes:
    They are driving in CIRCLES at gas guzzling speeds. I can do that while eating a double cheese burger and changing the radio station all the while talking on my cell phone. (not that I would).
     
    #12 kikimama, Apr 20, 2008
  13. Mr. Brightside

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    You can do that going 20 mph, not 200 mph.
     
    #13 Mr. Brightside, Apr 20, 2008
  14. KingCheetah

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    I can see why you are a rookie after so many posts. This thread is a celebration of Danica Patrick and female drivers -- please take your bitter golf diatribe to the correct thread.
     
    #14 KingCheetah, Apr 20, 2008
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    I can already see the next commerical
    Danica Patrick: "When I won my first Indy race...Blah blah blah..my [body/car part] were very [adjective or verb], and that's why I use [Insert Product]"
     
    #15 dntrwl, Apr 20, 2008
  16. KingCheetah

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    They installed one of those auto park systems from a Lexus for her pit stops, but lets not nitpick on her big day.
     
    #16 KingCheetah, Apr 20, 2008
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    I know why there is so much jealousy being displayed here. She's good looking, she drives race cars for a living, and she can have any penis she wants.
     
    #17 Pole, Apr 20, 2008
  18. Omer

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    Hell naw, not mine.
     
    #18 Omer, Apr 20, 2008
  19. Buck Turgidson

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    [cue shot of Danika looking in visor mirror, applying Cover Girl lipstick while driving F1 car]
     
    #19 Buck Turgidson, Apr 20, 2008
  20. KingCheetah

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    I'm not sure if it is jealousy exactly - perhaps a bit of annoyance at Danica for not giving credit where credit is due for her meteoric rise in popularity.

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    A quick example -- this FHM pose was first done by AJ Foyt in a 1969 edition of Motor Trend, but you've not once heard Danica credit or thank the Indy legend for the obvious inspiration.
     
    #20 KingCheetah, Apr 20, 2008
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