Ya know....a Kanaan v.s. Danica rivalry might just be what IndyCar needs

[The Stickman]

I can't think of anything more lame than a manufactured rivalry.

Pretty sure what we saw at Homestead and other races things year was not manufactured.

[gonzo]

Racing doesn't know how to have rivalries any longer. It would be great for the sport but it isn't going to happen.

[Teej]

After seeing Danica's comments and Kanaan's subsequent tweet....

The popular yet "spoiled" Danica v.s. the popular and wily yet sometimes arrogant Kanaan could play out verrrry well. Kind of a Jeff Gordon v.s. Dale Earnhardt-esque rivalry (forgive me for comparing Danica to Gordon, for her lack of wins, but you know what I mean)

Thoughts?

Thoughts? Well, until Kanaan finds another ride, a rivalry w/Danica is moot...

[drewdawg727]

It wouldn't be just IndyCar fans knowing about it. Danica get's all the attention like it or not. SO if she is fighting with someone they will cover it.

Why don't you take a poll in Grand Central Station how many people saw her have a towel thrown at her face, I bet you people would look at you quizzically.

[Dmanus]

I can't think of anything more lame than a manufactured rivalry.

[stnkypete]

I can't think of anything more lame than a manufactured rivalry.

[Dmanus]

Rivalries are fine but one starting out on the basis of what we have just heard bring out only words that
should not be said and do nothing for the racing, supporters or fans.

[Kurt Cobain]

Had TK been asked if he considered Danica a teammate or a rival, I'm sure he would have given the famous Niki Lauda answer.

"Neither."

[The Stickman]

What would be so great about a rivalry that only IndyCar fans are aware of? Is that tiny audience going to watch even more intently? Are you going to promote it in hopes of gaining fans? "Come and see the battle between Danica who you've heard of and seen all over the place and her former teammate who you couldn't pick out of a crowd if your life depended on it"

It wouldn't be just IndyCar fans knowing about it. Danica get's all the attention like it or not. SO if she is fighting with someone they will cover it.

[Z28]

What would be so great about a rivalry that only IndyCar fans are aware of? Is that tiny audience going to watch even more intently? Are you going to promote it in hopes of gaining fans? "Come and see the battle between Danica who you've heard of and seen all over the place and her former teammate who you couldn't pick out of a crowd if your life depended on it"

[indyracefan]

I'm with you, plus as Robin Miller always says, "hate in racing isn't a bad thing". Apparently not everybody agrees though:

http://www.ibj.com/the-score/2010/06...AMS/post/20687

That 'blog' is 5 months old and written by Anthony Schoettle, who never has anything positive to write about IndyCar.

[Indy500fanatic]

A rivalry?
One has won a bunch of races, championships and is a racer.
The other has won once , sans championship , looks to not be here long, and is a driver.
imo, even PT Barnum couldnt sell ticket one for that.

[DamonG19]

I'm with you, plus as Robin Miller always says, "hate in racing isn't a bad thing". Apparently not everybody agrees though:

http://www.ibj.com/the-score/2010/06/22/tony-kanaan-danica-patrick-feud-could-wreck-indycar/PARAMS/post/20687

[Tree0404]

After seeing Danica's comments and Kanaan's subsequent tweet....

The popular yet "spoiled" Danica v.s. the popular and wily yet sometimes arrogant Kanaan could play out verrrry well. Kind of a Jeff Gordon v.s. Dale Earnhardt-esque rivalry (forgive me for comparing Danica to Gordon, for her lack of wins, but you know what I mean)

Thoughts?