Danica vs Mike... - Page 3

Dutton · 17 Apr 2009, 20:16 (Ref:2443285)

I see what you are saying Adam, and it is so very fair and logical, but if we have a quick look earlier in this thread:

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomick

Early tip for Long Beach - Mike to give Danica a whipping

Was immediately followed by:

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanicaFan

Yeah right, we will see. Danica will qualify better than Mike and finish higher than Mike.

DanicaFan seems to consider it reasonable that Danica will perform well, so I am going to have to consider your objection over-ruled.

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I've just read this thread from the beginning again. It still makes me laugh loud and hard. I quite literally had to wipe tears away from my eyes.

Epic stuff.

**Adam43** · 17 Apr 2009, 20:22 (Ref:2443287)

You have a fair and valid point, I concede my assertion that it is OK for a driver to be pants on circuits other than ovals.

DanicaFan · 17 Apr 2009, 21:26 (Ref:2443324)

Yeah, Yeah. It was only the first practice. They are on the track again now. We will see her improve greatly.

Dutton · 17 Apr 2009, 21:29 (Ref:2443326)

Her current drop to 21st is brutally confirming your statement of future fact. The evidence is unavoidable.

I notice Conway is presently 0.7s faster than Danica.

awrb · 17 Apr 2009, 22:27 (Ref:2443365)

i'm sorry, but if you've only got Carpenter and Barrett behind you, and you're in a top line seat, there is a problem. Seriously, I cannot wait for AGR to get rid of Patrick Mutoh and Andretti, get some credible drivers in for their talent.

Would be good if we could get AGR to read this thread though, I'd like to see Conway in one of their cars, we could put the idea an their head.

runshaw · 17 Apr 2009, 22:28 (Ref:2443366)

I still don't understand the comparison! Mike has over 20 victories and several titles in European single-seater series, Danica has nothing like that to show. I fully expect Conway to be in the top 6 on road courses to be honest.

**gomick** · 17 Apr 2009, 22:31 (Ref:2443368)

Quote:

Originally Posted by the.cosmic.pope

Nope. Danica had never won a single car race until the Motegi event. Seriously.

Yeah, you are correct - just remember her coming 3rd in Atlantics in 04, there was a pole position & a couple of podium finishes...

Knowlesy · 17 Apr 2009, 22:33 (Ref:2443370)

Danica reacts to second practice pasting by Fast Mike.

**Adam43** · 17 Apr 2009, 22:35 (Ref:2443372)

if she can catch him...

Dutton · 17 Apr 2009, 22:36 (Ref:2443374)

Quote:

Originally Posted by indycar.com

1 Will Power (3) 1:10.5486

5 Mike Conway (24) 1:10.9981

20 Danica Patrick (7) 1:12.2254

22 Stanton Barrett (98) 1:14.0743

Now, DanicaFan, you asserted the future fact that Danica would improve greatly in second practice.

In the first session, Danica finished 20th on a 1:13.8; in the second session, Danica finished 20th with a 1:12.2. She improved her time by 1.6s, but the other guys improved too (hence why she remains 20th).

Take Conway, for example. In the first session, he was 9th with a 1:12.06; in the second session, he was 5th with a fraction under a 1:11. He improved by 4 positions, and his time by 1 second.

You will note Conway's slower time from first practice is faster than Danica's faster time from second practice.

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So far, this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomick

Early tip for Long Beach - Mike to give Danica a whipping

is seeming more likely than this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanicaFan

Yeah right, we will see. Danica will qualify better than Mike and finish higher than Mike.

Tim Northcutt · 17 Apr 2009, 23:46 (Ref:2443432)

Let's keep the personal stuff out of this, gang....Just be civil...you have been thus far...let's keep it that way, OK?

The times and the on-track performances will speak for themselves...

But this is the most unusual thread I've ever encountered as a mod...must admit it has been "interesting" to say the least!

nickyf1 · 18 Apr 2009, 00:00 (Ref:2443437)

yeah, getting a bit uncomfortable to read!

Matt · 18 Apr 2009, 01:03 (Ref:2443456)

Bahahaha, legendary.

Tourer · 18 Apr 2009, 01:23 (Ref:2443466)

This is a classic thread.

I opened it thinking that Danica must have had yet another hissy fit and started a slap / threaten fest with Mike.

Strange to see that its about performance on track - not really her go I would have thought?

Tim Northcutt · 18 Apr 2009, 01:40 (Ref:2443476)

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickyf1

yeah, getting a bit uncomfortable to read!

I don't know if it is "uncomfortable," but it sure has been entertaining, to say the least....

Dutton · 18 Apr 2009, 02:36 (Ref:2443491)

I've read it from the beginning a few times. Everytime I end up wiping tears from my face. My stomach muscles are hurting a bit now, too.

It is just utterly brilliant.

I had to give it the 5-star rating.

**gomick** · 18 Apr 2009, 10:01 (Ref:2443609)

There have been no nasty posts - plenty of positive for Mike & a little bit for Danica....

Shall be interesting when Danica wins the Indy 500 this year

Taprobane · 18 Apr 2009, 10:27 (Ref:2443624)

Which we absolutely KNOW she will do.

Mike will come last obviously as no one has heard of him in America so he must be rubbish!

nickyf1 · 18 Apr 2009, 11:19 (Ref:2443673)

Ricky Bobby · 18 Apr 2009, 11:29 (Ref:2443681)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knowlesy

I'm inclined to say greatest thread in the history of the internet itself and I don't bandy that one about at will.

Not sure about this thread being the greatest, but I'm sure glad I stumbled across it though, because it's one of the funniest.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taprobane

I just cannot see how someone can be a great driver based on ONE win ever?!

Exactly...And wasn't that ONE win due to fuel stratagy?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanicaFan

Trust me, I get razzed by my friends around here as well but I can take it. Ive been taking the razzing about Danica for a few years now.

There is a reason you get razzed by your friends.
Think about it!!!

bdwoody · 18 Apr 2009, 11:45 (Ref:2443692)

classic guys ....hehe lol

nickyf1 · 18 Apr 2009, 13:30 (Ref:2443775)

rofl!

some classic on-topic fun!

Dutton · 18 Apr 2009, 19:07 (Ref:2444000)

Well, third practice came and went.

Quote:

Originally Posted by indycar.com

1 Dario Franchitti (10) 1:10.2789 100.810 4 9

8 Mike Conway (24) 1:10.9066 99.917 15 15

10 Danica Patrick (7) 1:11.0542 99.710 9 14

23 Stanton Barrett (98) 1:14.4918 95.108 4 9

I think we have to call this session a draw. It will be interesting to see if Danica can keep this improvement going in qualifying and the race.

Fair play to her, for she seems to have found something.

Tim Northcutt · 18 Apr 2009, 19:26 (Ref:2444010)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutton

Well, third practice came and went.

I think we have to call this session a draw. It will be interesting to see if Danica can keep this improvement going in qualifying and the race.

Fair play to her, for she seems to have found something.

It is no secret that AGR has Kanaan set the baselines for setups and she is running something pretty close to his...When they lost Wheldon, Herta, and Dario, they really went downhill...they had four legit players with an ability to provide comprehensive setup data...they have one now...TK...

Dutton · 18 Apr 2009, 21:35 (Ref:2444068)

Well, the first group has run. TK was a second quicker than Marco and Mutoh, with only TK getting through this first round. I don't think this can surprise us, but one of the commentators was stunned Marco failed. Given he has been slow all weekend, I do not know why.

Anyway, all that is just insignificant. We have group two going now. Danica are Mike and both in this group. The battle begins in earnest.

DanicaFan has made the assertion of future fact that Danica will outqualify Mike this weekend. We might get the answer in the next 20 minutes, or the tension might drag on a bit longer.

The gloves are off!

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The video part of the website coverage is terrible this session. Very jerky and pausey. Ah, well, at least the timing and audio is working OK.

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