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Monday, July 21, 2008
Danica vs. Duno
Some days you just want to throw in the towel … or throw it right in someone’s face.
For Indy Racing League driver Milka Duno that someone was none other than Danica Patrick. If you have not seen the video by now go to YouTube and check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXUd6n1Vti8
You’ll see Patrick arrive at fellow Indy Racing League driver Duno’s pit, Patrick emphatically putting down her water bottle and confronting Duno about blocking her and cutting her off during a practice session.
The sad thing is Patrick was in the right … up until she confronted Duno. Duno was slower than Patrick in practice at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this past weekend and should have moved over. But Patrick’s ‘bad girl’ attitude ruined any chance at a constructive conversation.
Patrick’s act is getting tired. Again, I think Patrick had a legit gripe and I have no problem with her letting Duno know. But, please, do it with a little class. Only after Duno throws the towel in her face and walks away does Patrick take a softer approach, well, except for dropping a few expletives. It reminded me of someone standing up to a bully.
And Patrick again will be left wondering why people root against her.
