Probably around 8 years. http://www.champcarstats.com/drivers/Matsu****aHiro.htmQuote:
Originally Posted by chuck34
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Probably around 8 years. http://www.champcarstats.com/drivers/Matsu****aHiro.htmQuote:
Originally Posted by chuck34
She doesn't have a reputation as a hot shoe anywhere. But Milka doesn't really have a rep for just wandering all over the track either.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shifter
I first met her when she was doing Panoz's Women's Global GT Series back in the late 90's. Her main problems (IMO) are that she started racing rather late in life and she hasn't stuck with any one series long enough to get a handle on things. And while this formula of IRL cars isn't much different than the GP2 formula, they're still quick and powerful enough that someone at her (current) skill level doesn't need to be out there learning as she goes. It's just too dangerous for ALL involved. But when she was racing in ALMS, she wasn't the worst driver out there. And certainly when she was in Grand Am, she wasn't the worst driver out there. In the IRL, I'm not sure that I'd say that she is the worst driver out there, but she is certainly the slowest... by a wide margin. Too wide a margin to let this farce continue.
But as someone in the IRL admitted, she's the IRL's 4th most popular driver (I know there's The Danica... but who are the other two, I wonder?), and she is quite well known and liked in the Hispanic community. She also has a dedicated sponsor (that follows her everywhere she goes) that is basically keeping a team alive. So the IRL knows that it needs to bench her. But IMO, they're too afraid to do it.
Milka is a nice lady who is out playing in a sport where she could get someone killed. She isn't dangerous by her actions, just her lack of speed.....
Milka seems nice until you offer criticism. Then she starts yelling and throwing stuff at you.
And that's based on ONE encounter with the most over-hyped, overprivileged, mouthy, spoiled brat driver in American auto racing? Danica went down to Milka's pit to do what she always does: start some ####. And THAT time, she got it. Danica's been spoiled by her encounters with the gutless male drivers in the IRL who walk on egg shells around her. I'm anxious to see how the Princess handles her first encounter in NASCAR Land. Some of them have upbringings that make them equal opportunity azz kickers... once the red mist sets in. I suggest that Danica plan her pit trolling more carefully there. I actually commend Milka on her reserve. An open handed slap to the mouth would have been a lot more effective, though that would have led to more problems, I suppose. Go to Paul Tracy's pit and start playing some chin music and I bet your dentist will be getting some business the next day.Quote:
Originally Posted by call_me_andrew
As for Milka temperament, I was with my friends' grandson at the DC ALMS race years ago when I spotted her walking. I figured I'd get the little guy an autograph, since she was signing autographs as she walked. About the time we got to her, some redneck who'd had too many beers and too much sun (it was brutally hot that weekend) decided to share his "wisdom" with the world. Right out of the blue he said, "Man, would you look at the t##s on her!" She heard him. I heard him. The grandkid heard him. Everybody within 50 feet probably heard him. But she played it off so as not to cause a scene. In addition to myself, several of the people around us were with kids, so we appreciated her diffusing the situation.
She is not a great, or even a good driver. And while I don't know her well enough to give her a personal reference, in the dozen or so times that I've spoken with her over the past ten years or so, she's been nothing BUT nice. I would say the same about Angelle Sampey - another gracious and fan friendly racer. And in Angelle's case, she's won more championships than Danica Patrick will ever win... even if she drives til she's 100. Heck, she's won more championships than Danica will ever win races. And unlike The Danica, Angelle raced with class.
LOL The link didn't work because the bad word filter censored some key letters. Gotta love censorship filters. But I remember King Hiro. He sucked for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by JasonD
You base this on??????Quote:
Originally Posted by call_me_andrew
The only footage I saw of Milka being a B!tch was when Danica got in her grill. Frankly, Danica brings that out of me every time she does her stomping down to straighten someone out. The reason? Usually Danica is in the wrong when she does it....
I am waiting for a NW race where mean Mr. Harvick does something to her and she goes after Happy. That oughta be fun....if Happy doesn't die of laughing, Delana will rip her a new one!
First encounter in NASCAR Land? It's July (almost August)! Her first encounter was several months ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jag_Warrior
I don't think Danica is a great driver, but when visiting Milka's pit, Danica never raised her voice until after Milka starting to throw things. That's what makes Danica "reasonable."
Not even. The first time she does the Danica Stomp down to Kyle Busch's pit, we'll talk again.Quote:
Originally Posted by call_me_andrew
You can name ONE tirade involving Milka. Without even trying I can think of at least half a dozen involving Princess Lapped-a-Lot.Quote:
I don't think Danica is a great driver, but when visiting Milka's pit, Danica never raised her voice until after Milka starting to throw things. That's what makes Danica "reasonable."
I was going to suggest that Danica wouldn't have reacted as well as Milka if that guy had said something like that to her. But in Danica's case, there's really nothing to talk about. ;)
Milka takes the garbage for Danica the ALSORAN. She gets some decent results alright but that is mostly due to hanging back and letting it all happen up front. Going almost nude was what made her. Not her driving. At least Milka tries and it sickens me that she gets the flack she does because a few right wingers in here bring her nationality to the fore. Ask Dale Coyne and the people he employs what he thinks.
And good for you Jag-Wrrior. You hit the nail on the head.
Another thing is that she stomps like my 5 year old and hopes that someone will stop her. What is she going to do? Another spoiled child like action similar to Castro-neves. Boy, he annoys me more by the week. Pompous little ah.