Indy 500

[Hal]

I think R Gordon was the only whinner about the weight deal and he was'nt even racing. Most other drivers realize how important she is going to be for bringing in new fans. IMO

[*BN*]

I think R Gordon was the only whinner about the weight deal and he was'nt even racing. Most other drivers realize how important she is going to be for bringing in new fans. IMO
What a bunch of crap that is.
Your implying RG doesn't realize what a female can give to the sport. Where did he ever say that? I hate RG but how do you get from a person not liking a weight rule to not understand what women drivers can bring to the table? Are you saying other advantages or changes should be made to help attract more women drivers?
That race with all its integrity is the ONLY form of sport that doesn't weigh the driver.
Don't get me wrong SHE did great.
Maybe next year they have a 2LB rat drive the car so they can attract more cats in the stands.

[Dusty Times]

RELAX!!!!!!!
Racing is supposed to be fun wether your doing it for love or money.
I never raced IRL but then again I was never put on a scale for any kind of racing I've done.

[*BN*]

Relax mode enabled............
I ment in big time sport where there is a min weight restriction.
Horse Racing.
Big time Car Racing.
I'm all for fun and if you can get a talent that is lighter you have options on where to put the added weight like before IRL.

[Dusty Times]

I race an off-road class that was very competitive and was very causious on my weight (no donuts). The power was limited and the car was weighed without driver. So the lighter the driver the faster the car. I do agree with it being more equal to weigh with the driver but if it made her as fast as she was today. All car owners would have a jockey for a driver.

[*BN*]

I do agree with it being more equal to weigh with the driver but if it made her as fast as she was today. All car owners would have a jockey for a driver.
This I agree with.
Let put perspective on this.
The car minimum weight is something like 1500 pounds.
IF the average driver weighs 175 pounds and she reportedly weighs 100 pounds.
She is starting the race with a 5% weight advantage.
This weight advantage equates to a 1/2 a tank of fuel.
Now we all know that 1/2 fuel load in these cars is major to overall performance.
Now just think what she has when here competitors have a 1/2 fuel load.
I have know idea what the average weight of here competitors are so it might not be as great as I have described.

[bigd1]

Jesus a chick almost wins the indy 500 her first time out and all you guys can do is bitch about her "weight advantage"? Sounds like maybe your dicks are operationg at a "weight advantage" too. All those drivers are tiny - have you ever looked inside the cockpit of the cars? I'd bet the average weight of the drivers is like 130.

[*BN*]

These are the front runners of todays race. Not a 175 average but certainly not 130.
Bryan Herta. Height: 5-10 Weight: 155
Dan Wheldon. Height: 5-9 Weight: 157
Dario Franchitti. Height: 5-9 Weight: 155
Tony Kanaan. Height: 5-5 Weight: 147
Sam Hornish, Jr Height: 5’11” Weight: 165
Danica Patrick Height: 5' 2" Weight: 100
Guess it is more like a 1/4 tank of fuel.
BTW: This has nothing to do with a girl racing it is the weight rule.
I just feel that "IF" there is a min weight requirement it should be done with everything that rolls onto the track. Male, Female makes no difference.

[BlownHowardCat]

I wish she would have won.........

[DaveA]

I can see tomorrow's paper
Danica Finishes Fourth!
Oh, BTW, Some English guy wins
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