Thread: Who Will Win the Indy 500 and the Coke 600?
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Old 05-29-2005, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by deltahf_2
This thread only proves the success of the IRL Danica PR machine, which has completely diverted attention from the remaining drivers and the Indy 500 as the pinnacle of U.S. open wheel racing.
I think you give too much credit to the IRL and Danica's "PR machine." This is the kind of story our national press love. ABC and the syndicate newspapers are the ones hyping her. Why? Because it is the kind of reality TV, human interest, woman vs. man, young girl does good, glass ceiling B.S. they love. This his how they sell papers and airtime. If you think its over after the race, just wait. She will be on 20/20 and every talk show on TV. Is she to blame? Hell no! Its business. Publicity generates sponsors and sponsors bring money. If she doesn't capitalize on it she would be very, very foolish.
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