Quote Originally Posted by geek49203
Danica would've been outta her depth is she went straight to the IRL or CART instead of doing the Toyota Atlantics thing. That's what Milka has done -- gone straight to the IRL instead of a "training" series. Of course she's outta her league.

In fact, most pundits were saying (when AJ wasn't around) that AJ IV wasn't ready for the IRL when grandpa put him into that seat. If Kentucky is any indication, IV is just now getting up to speed some 3-4 years later.

Therefore, if a driver doesn't have 3-4 years of Atlantics or IPS or F2 or something behind them, the initiation to the IRL is very harsh. Just think -- some say that driving these cars on ovals requires no skill...jeez.
I for one never said driving on ovals was easy, and I disagree with your notion that : "To her credit, she doesn't get in the way of the other cars. At Michigan, when she was about to be lapped, she dove for the pits and let them pass while she refueled. She runs by herself on the track, and her wrecks have been solo affairs."

It isn't to her credit at all. It makes her look out of her depth and the IRL should be parking Ms Duno. IF she cannot get a sponsor for IPS racing, she shouldn't be in the IRL because CITGO is willing to pay. Of course, life is never simple and you race where you can afford to, but something is seriously wrong if you believe CITGO wouldn't sponsor her wherever she races. They did in the DP's and they will if she went to the IPS. She can phone up ole Hugo and just explain the facts of life to him on how to not make herself and CITGO look bad, she needs to progress in a series where she can learn without looking bad. Right now, she is being exposed for the lack of talent she has.

Drifter is dead on the money. She can drive, and she can drive a race car, but she hasn't proven she can do it quickly or safely. She has NO business in the IRL. PERIOD.....if Paul Dana's ability was questioned after his death, you HAVE to be seriously concerned for Milka's reason for being in the IRL. The fact this charade will continue is just more proof that some people put marketing a woman over safety. Danica belongs...Sarah at least has proven something...Milka is just a threat to everyone around her.....