COLLECTIVE MADNESS


“Soft despotism is a term coined by Alexis de Tocqueville describing the state into which a country overrun by "a network of small complicated rules" might degrade. Soft despotism is different from despotism (also called 'hard despotism') in the sense that it is not obvious to the people."
Showing posts with label Danica Patrick. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Danica Patrick. Show all posts

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Danica Patrick takes it to Vegas in Third Nascar Race







Danica Patrick is in Las Vegas for her third career NASCAR start.

Will three be a charm for this winsome filly in her final start before going back to Indy Cars?



Saturday, February 13, 2010

Danica Patrick, Drive Carefully Baby!



Patrick in 12-car accident in NASCAR debut

The Associated Press
Saturday, February 13, 2010; 3:02 PM
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Danica Patrick has been involved in a 12-car accident in the Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway.

Patrick was running 21st when several cars wrecked in front of her. She tried to duck low to avoid the spinning cars but was unable to dodge everything, slamming into the outside wall.

Her car then spun through the grass, but Patrick regained control and drove to the pits. Her crew pushed the car back to the garage with heavy damage to the front.


Sunday, May 27, 2007

Here's the Spread on Indy Chicks


Danica Patrick, Driver

Danica Patrick Faces 18/1 Odds to Win the Indy 500
Saturday, May 26th, 2007
If you think Danica Patrick’s got a chance at becoming the first woman to win the Indy 500, then you can make quite a bit of money Sunday if you’re right.

The Indy 500 odds for Patrick, who will start eighth, is 18/1, making her a long shot for the celebrated race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Patrick’s not the only woman looking to make history. Sarah Fisher, 250/1 odds, and Milka Duno, 200/1 odds, will also be contending.