Re Patrick and PS
See this thread
http://tentenths.com/forum/archive/i.../t-109234.html
A couple of other quotes on that subject. To be fair many in the IRL have made mention of the Power Steering issue in the past. This was more to the point that they gave it to her and Manning to test in a race when others did not have it.
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Imagine what it’s like for Danica Patrick, who at 5 foot and 100 pounds is the lightest driver in a major auto racing series, and most likely the lightest in history. The three lightest male IndyCar Series drivers are Marco Andretti (135), Darren Manning (135) and Vitor Meira (141). Brazilian stars Helio Castroneves and Tony Kanaan each weigh 147, and the rest of the drivers are at least 150 pounds.
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“I think power steering would (make a huge difference), for sure. I think (not having) it is hurting her a little bit,” said Patrick’s car owner and former driver, Michael Andretti. “It’s very hard for all the guys. If they’re all complaining about it, you know it’s tough on her. But you’ve got to give her credit. She’s pretty strong, man.”
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http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/20393876/
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Patrick, female pioneers search for equal ground in auto racing
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Link
here
Sorry if it's a bit off topic (topic being under Aussie / NZ Touring Cars)