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Danica Patrick!, Takes Daytona 500 Pole |
jeff |
Feb 24 2012, 09:13 PM
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Danica just grabbed the Pole for the Nationwide Daytona 500! She's got something tougher than balls,a vagina, those can take a pounding! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)
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scott_in_nh |
Feb 27 2012, 12:40 PM
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QUOTE Danica is not a Current Indy Driver That's why I said "isn't/wasn't" the point being the Simona is a better driver who gets less attention than she deserves. QUOTE I disagree on weight in Karting - it makes a Big difference Agreed - It makes a big difference among drivers with similar capabilities. I'm saying the local track hot shoe with 1000's of laps is still going to kick your ass even if you add the weight because he/she has the laps and talent in those karts, on that track. I can go to the local "fun center" and kick everyones ass - kids, dads, everyone. When I go to F1 Boston (about once every 5 years), I can kick everyones ass who showed up off the street to race. I cannot beat the guys who work there or who are the drivers who rule the track series and have serious seat time. Weight doesn't help, but it has zero to do with not being able to beat them. If weight is your only excuse for losing you are not as good as you think you are. |
PeeGreen 914 |
Feb 27 2012, 01:21 PM
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Richard Casto |
Feb 27 2012, 01:41 PM
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Weight doesn't help, but it has zero to do with not being able to beat them. If weight is your only excuse for losing you are not as good as you think you are. I think it will depend on how much you are losing by and what the weight difference is. When you are 6'5" and weigh 280+ it does make a difference. It is hard to kart race against people who may be 150-200 lbs less than you. Particularly on tight tracks that don't allow you to keep up momentum. Richard |
PeeGreen 914 |
Feb 27 2012, 01:55 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Weight doesn't help, but it has zero to do with not being able to beat them. If weight is your only excuse for losing you are not as good as you think you are. I think it will depend on how much you are losing by and what the weight difference is. When you are 6'5" and weigh 280+ it does make a difference. It is hard to kart race against people who may be 150-200 lbs less than you. Particularly on tight tracks that don't allow you to keep up momentum. Richard With me at 180 and some of the people I race with at 140 there is a big advantage there as well. 10lbs is a big advantage in a low HP kart. However, in Danica's situation the weight isn't as big of a factor now as she is playing with MUCH more HP. It still is a factor though. Someone earlier was comparing Danica with Jr. The ONLY issue I have with that is Jr at least has won a few races recently and has 18 in the CUP series. We will see how many races Danica even finishes this year. |
scott_in_nh |
Feb 27 2012, 02:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
Weight doesn't help, but it has zero to do with not being able to beat them. If weight is your only excuse for losing you are not as good as you think you are. I think it will depend on how much you are losing by and what the weight difference is. When you are 6'5" and weigh 280+ it does make a difference. It is hard to kart race against people who may be 150-200 lbs less than you. Particularly on tight tracks that don't allow you to keep up momentum. Richard With me at 180 and some of the people I race with at 140 there is a big advantage there as well. 10lbs is a big advantage in a low HP kart. However, in Danica's situation the weight isn't as big of a factor now as she is playing with MUCH more HP. It still is a factor though. Someone earlier was comparing Danica with Jr. The ONLY issue I have with that is Jr at least has won a few races recently and has 18 in the CUP series. We will see how many races Danica even finishes this year. If she gets more than one top ten she will be off to a better start then Jr. did his rookie year. Winning a few races recently is the same as Danica winning a few races a decade from now - so what? The real point was they are both mediocre drivers that fate has pushed to the forefront for reasons outside of the cockpit. Back to the karting - yes 280 is a problem, but you are the exception. I completely agree that karting is about momentum, that is my entire point about it. Yes 10 lbs. make a difference, but even at 180 to 140 I'm sure you have beat lighter drivers, even some decent ones - no? if not, I'll say it again you're just not as good as you think you are. My brother maybe weights 15-20 lbs more than I do, but he has more kart seat time and does a better job carrying speed - hence he usually beats me. My son is 40 lbs. lighter, doesn't have the driving experience, can't carry speed and can't beat me. |
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