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Posted by Catherine Forsythe in Featured Articles, Motor Sports on 11 4th, 2009 | No Comments

Will Danica Patrick Join NASCAR?

Will Danica Patrick Join NASCAR?
There have been long term speculation that Danica Patrick will join NASCAR. Now it is widely reported that Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Danica Patrick are trying to reach a contractual agreement: “If there was ever an auto racing marriage that could be in the best interest of both parties it is Dale...
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Posted by Catherine Forsythe in Featured Articles, Motor Sports on 11 1st, 2009 | 1 Comment

The Marketing of Ashley Force Hood

The Marketing of Ashley Force Hood
In a sport dominated by men, she is fast – very fast. Ashley Force Hood is personable and a gifted athlete, with world class reaction times. She drives in the Funny Car division of the National Hot Rod Association (NRHA), with an opportunity to capture a championship. And there is no doubt that...
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Posted by Catherine Forsythe in Featured Articles, Motor Sports on 09 27th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Danica Patrick Stays with the IndyCar Series

Danica Patrick Stays with the IndyCar Series
After much speculation, Danica Patrick has decided to remain with the IndyCar Series. She has resigned with the Andretti Green Racing team: “… Two years later, talk of Patrick’s defection, which would have been disastrous for the IndyCar Series, has resulted in the 27-year-old driver...
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Posted by Catherine Forsythe in Featured Articles, Motor Sports on 09 17th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Ashley Force Hood in Countdown to the Championship

Ashley Force Hood in Countdown to the Championship
Ashley Force Hood is third in the 2009 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) points standings, in the funny car division. At the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, she won. Now, Ashley Force Hood begins a six-race series which will determine the world championship: “… “I think if we can just...
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Posted by Catherine Forsythe in Featured Articles, Motor Sports on 09 15th, 2009 | No Comments

Leslie Porterfield and Speed

Leslie Porterfield and Speed
Leslie Porterfield has a passion for motorbikes, and can push her motorcycle to phenomenal speeds. She is the first woman included in the Bonneville 200 MPH Club while on a conventional motorcycle, and holds numerous land speed records: “… she just got back from the Flats, where she earned...
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Posted by Catherine Forsythe in Featured Articles, Motor Sports on 09 8th, 2009 | 2 Comments

Ashley Force Hood Has Historic Win

Ashley Force Hood Has Historic Win
In a sport where most competitors are men, Ashley Force Hood is fast. She won the funny car division of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) championship, the first woman to do so. It was her second win of the year in the funny car division. In her own words… “… Everybody that...
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Posted by Catherine Forsythe in Featured Articles, Motor Sports on 09 5th, 2009 | No Comments

Speculation Continues About Danica Patrick, NASCAR

Speculation Continues About Danica Patrick, NASCAR
Will she or won’t she? Speculation continues on whether Danica Patrick will leave the IndyCar Series and join NASCAR. There is even some speculation she might be able to participate in both. This is far beyond a change in venue for one driver. It is a decision that could have significant financial...
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