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Now, if we could just see her race at the ARCA races at the two dirt miles, and Salem, and Toledo, maybe we would know what she really is made of...or maybe not.:11:

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I would assume that was her one and only ARCA race. ala Juan Pablo, Dario and Hornish

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I lament the passing of the era when drivers were chosen for their
talent and not the corporate dollars they bring and how attractive they
look on camera. Think about this; were someone with uber deep
pockets able to slip Danica into a non wing sprint car SPEED Channel
would have television coverage contracts in USAC's hands within 24 hours.

How many public speaking and media classes do you reckon Jan Opperman attended? :2:

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or Armstrong and get removed from the discussion completly.:11:

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Funniest thing about all this Danicamania is if she had a pair, none of you guys would have ever heard of her/him.

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Jack, I totally agree with you, pretty faces with limited driving ability that have big pocket books is not good for any forms of racing. the jury to me is still out on Danica in stock cars but from what I have seen she has been able to hold her own in an indy car. I am waiting for the time to come back around that car owners put a good car together ,puts a quality young driver that has successfully won races at a lower div. and gives him a chance. There are young drivers out there that Drive the heck out of a car and can show up in a boardroom the next day and give a professional presentation to. However to many are getting passed over for $$$$$$$$$$$. Danica in Woo car at Knoxville would be very interesting , but Ithink she could handle it.:16

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Just be thankful...it could be worse. The network could put DW and
his "can't shut up brother" Michael on together on the same broadcast.
That would really make you sick. Lets see how Danica does this
Saturday in the Nationwide race. I think they run just a bit closer and in bigger packs than the ARCA cars do.

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Some of the ARCA lineup:
1.Bobby Gerhart - owns a truck accessory centre http://www.bobbygerhartstruckworld.com/
2.Mark Thompson - Thompson is the President/Owner of Phoenix Air Group, one of the largest independent operators of LearJets. In addition to the fleet of more than 20 LearJets, Phoenix Air is the largest operator of Gulfstream G-1 Turbo Props in the world. The company holds US Defense Department contracts to provide tactical warfare training services to the United States Air Force and the United States Navy.
3.John Wes Townley - His father is co-owner of Zaxby's 490 chain restaurant
4.James Buescher - His grandfather owns Mercedes Homes, they have built 40,000 houses
5.Patrick Sheltra - Sheltra & Son Construction Inc, has an annual revenue of $10 to 20 million and employs a staff of approximately 50 to 99.
9.Bryan Silas - His father owns Palm Beach Grading, has an annual revenue of $15,000,000 and employs a staff of approximately 150.
13. Robb Brent - His father owns Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep, has an annual revenue of $20 to 50 million and employs a staff of approximately 50 to 99.
15. Tom Hessert - Grandfather owns Hessert Construction, has an annual revenue of $2.5 to 5 million and employs a staff of approximately 20 to 49.
18. Frank Wilson - President of Lifeguard Medical, the largest supplier of medical supplies in West Virginia.
19. Tim George Jr. - I believe his father was previously a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, where, among other positions, he founded and ran its Global Food, Beverage and Consumer Products Group. Prior to that, he was the Assistant Treasurer of J.P.Morgan & Co. and a Vice-President of Goldman, Sachs & Co. Tim is a member of the Management Committee of Greenhill & Co.
21. Terry Jones - Started a demolition company when he was 24, works his butt off. Has the Midas Touch.
26. Joey Coulter - His father owns Tempest Cycles, has an annual revenue of $3,800,000 and employs a staff of approximately 22.
27. Nelson Piquet - His dad owns a company called Autotrac in Brazil and Europe. Not to mention the F1 history.
28. Chase Mattioli - His grandparents own Pocono International Raceway, has an annual revenue of $10 to 20 million and employs a staff of approximately 100 to 249.
31. Jill George - is a chiropractor who owns a clinic with her husband Rick Hartzell, former University of Northern Iowa atheletic director.
34. Craig Goess Jr. - his father is Craig F Goess, Inc, has an annual revenue of $18,400,000 and employs a staff of approximately 62.
36. Bill Baird - former owner of Saturn Machine. His involvement contributed to 22 patents he currently holds for processes and equipment in the coking of steel.
37. Steve Blackburn - Family owns a Honda dealership
40. Chad Hackenbracht - Grandfather owns Tastee Apple Inc, has an annual revenue of $20 to 50 million and employs a staff of approximately 100 to 249.
42. Josh Richards - his father Mark is co-owner of Rocket Chassis, they have probably built 2,000 dirt late model chassis'
43. Milka Duno - The Venezuelan government

Looks like Dakoda isn't the only one. Notice a theme, racing ain't cheap.

Darrell Basham is a truck driver.

Brad Smith is/was an Engineer in the automotive industry.

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It is just a shame when ANY one takes the deserved limelight away from the winner just for getting sixth place. Especially a record breaking victory! :14:
By the way.... who won again?:17::3:

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No one will ever replace bob jenkins and larry rice or gary lee!!!!!! They were great! Bob still is with the irl.