Danica Closer to AGR deal

[beachbum]

She has plenty of offers. She owns the "brand", and that is what people are after.

Motorola, Boost, Go Daddy have been onboard. GM, Ford, Honda, and many others are more than interested. And then there is this small operation called NASCAR. They have run the numbers, and see a fairly large boost in ratings and ticket sales for races that feature Danica.

Maybe it is just me, but this is beginning to sound like the "Boy Who Cried Wolf". We have heard this story many times before in one guise or another.

When she went to England, her group claimed she had the endorsement of Bernie - He released a rather pointed denial.

When in FF, she claimed to have Ford as a patron with Jackie Stewart's backing - Yet Ford never mentioned any backing in any PR and Jackie made a tepid denial.

Rahal claimed to have a ride lined up for Danica at Paul Stewart Racing in F3 - but then Rahal got fired and the F3 money dried up.

After coming back to the US in 2002, she got a number of tests set up by Rahal. One was a Busch car and the claim was that she was going to get more tests - Somehow they all got canceled.

She tested a BWM GT car and even claimed to have a contract - but the team had already known they would not be racing the next year because of a rule change. She did get a job at BWM - giving demo rides to customer.

When Ford ran a driver search in 2004 to find a woman driver to support fro development to move to NASCAR, Danica wasn't in the group or even mentioned. Oddly enough, the person behind the driver search was the same person her group claimed in 2002 was their patron at Ford -John Szymanski.

Rahal got her a ride in a ProDrive Ferrari in ALMS and claimed to have the ride for the year - yet she was pulled from the car in the middle of her first race before her stint was over and never drove for them again.

In 2006, she claimed to have an offer from Rousch - Jack revealed in an interview that there was no contract, just a few complimentary tickets.

When she ran the Grand-Am last year at Daytona there was much hoopla - yet she missed a couple stints, and didn't complete others.

Earlier this year, it was rumored Tony Stewart was going to be her new mentor in NASCAR - He issues a press release that they just talked.

Somehow throughout her carrier, her PR machine has indicated she had support from many manufacturers at different times. Ford in England, BMW for a time, Toyota in Atlantics, Honda in the IRL, and now - well everyone. Honda was the only one to publicly acknowledge support.

Some of the funnier PR "speaks" came in an article in 2004.

Concerning Toyota - "but as title sponsor and engine supplier, couldn't afford to be seen as favoring one driver by providing Patrick sponsorship"

Concerning Ford - "while Ford would love to have a photogenic young woman in one of its stock cars (think of the sponsorship possibilities!), the company has been understanding of her priorities"

Just what is real about Danica and what is a "brand" created by the fertile minds of PR people and based on imagination? Eventually, this will all play out and we "might" get the truth. Then again, maybe not.

[garyshell]

Maybe it is just me, but this is beginning to sound like the "Boy Who Cried Wolf". We have heard this story many times before in one guise or another.

Oh come now, you are just making too much sense. I mean come on, Eagle Eye has already told us the deal is done, game over, no questions. And we know he is always right, just ask him.

Gary

[EagleEye]

Oh come now, you are just making too much sense. I mean come on, Eagle Eye has already told us the deal is done, game over, no questions. And we know he is always right, just ask him.

Gary

A deal was done, as I was told by her father, and the car owner. Her father has since had a gag order in place, and the automotive industry went into a tailspin. And when those "reported" her deal was done with AGR, I did not retract anything. Note: her deal is still not done with AGR. As I said, there are a lot of things in play at this time, and weather she belongs, deserves or is qualified to run NASCAR is not the point. She is going that way, and maybe sooner rather than later.

Those who reported Favre had retired were not wrong. The situation changed. I'm sorry if you missed the last year or so regarding the autmotive industry. Feel free to catch up any time now.

I never claimed to be always right but by attending every event, I think I have a bit more knowledge those at home. And considering how often I have been correct (too many times to count) just like in this case, I think the information is a bit more credible than those who guess at home.

I have never seen such jealous bunch of "wanna be's". I have offered to meet with some at races, and I in fact have. Those who i met came away fairly impressed, and enjoyed the freebies. Others, just never show up.

If you want we can discuss this Monday morning as I'm sure you will be at the same event most of us are attending. We missed you in Motegi!

[garyshell]

I have never seen such jealous bunch of "wanna be's". I have offered to meet with some at races, and I in fact have. Those who i met came away fairly impressed, and enjoyed the freebies. Others, just never show up.

If you want we can discuss this Monday morning as I'm sure you will be at the same event most of us are attending. We missed you in Motegi!

Spare me all the self sanctimonious garbage, you have no clue where I will be on Monday or any other day for that matter.

Gary

[SarahFan]

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[EagleEye]

Spare me all the self sanctimonious garbage, you have no clue where I will be on Monday or any other day for that matter.

Gary

I know you will not be at the event Monday. Don't get hurt falling off your couch...

[garyshell]

If you want we can discuss this Monday morning as I'm sure you will be at the same event most of us are attending. We missed you in Motegi!

I know you will not be at the event Monday. Don't get hurt falling off your couch...

Gee, just three messages back you were so certain I'd be there. Don't break you arm patting yourself on the back...

Gary

[EagleEye]

Gee, just three messages back you were so certain I'd be there. Don't break you arm patting yourself on the back...

Gary

I was being sarcastic, as I knew you would not be there, and you certainly were not missed at Motegi. You are never near any event.

You continue to loose every arguement you pcik with me. Three cars for NHL, JW going to NHL a few years back, no phoenix, no las vegas, and on and on.

Like I have told you in the past if you got something to say come do it in person. I know that means actually going to an event, but give it a try.

[garyshell]

I was being sarcastic, as I knew you would not be there, and you certainly were not missed at Motegi. You are never near any event.

You continue to loose every arguement you pcik with me. Three cars for NHL, JW going to NHL a few years back, no phoenix, no las vegas, and on and on.

Like I have told you in the past if you got something to say come do it in person. I know that means actually going to an event, but give it a try.

Once again Nostradamus, you know much less than you think. I was at two events this past season, and I didn't to try to find you at either. As a matter of fact, I wouldn't bother to cross the street to do so. I could care less what access you might grant, or freebies you might hand out to curry favor. Your pompous, I know more than everyone else, attitude is wearing a might thin.

Gary

[beachgirl]

She has plenty of offers. She owns the "brand", and that is what people are after.

Actually she has a signed deal with IMG, and they have a financial interest in her. While the decision is hers to make, IMG pulls a lot of weight. And her "brand" is stronger than you think.

Is this why you can pick up a like-new copy of her autobiography "Crossing The Line" at amazon.com for $ .01? And there's lots of them to buy there for that price. Check it out. That's one powerful, mass-market "brand" there.