If Danica Wins in '11 - More Beneficial to IndyCar or NASCAR?

[Tree0404]

Let's say Danica wins a race in 2011.

I would make the argument that it would actually be more beneficial to NASCAR than IndyCar if she does.

From everything I've heard/read - she is going to NASCAR next year.

If she wins in IndyCar and mulls around in 28th-35th place a la Sam Hornish or Dario Franchitti in their 1st years in NASCAR, would that not continue to fuel the fire that NASCAR has been pushing the last couple years that "the IndyCar defectives have not had success over here, and that clearly shows (sarcasm on my part) NASCAR is a more demanding style of auto racing"

Right now, one can use the "her only win was on fuel strategy argument", but if she wins legitimately, then no more.

It would give IndyCar a brief boost in the ratings, but I think in the long run, it would actually work against it.

Unless of course she goes over there and has legitimate success. Then this whole argument is nil.

[BretEarl]

My god another Danica thread.LOL.

[open wheeler]

NASCAR-short term.

[Tree0404]

My god another Danica thread.LOL.

The subject of the thread is IndyCar's potential benefits/losses. Danica is simply the variable.

This isn't one of the annoying "Danica's going testing", "Danica's new paint scheme", "Danica's new commercial", "Danica's new perfume that covers up female flatulence" threads.

Actually that last one would be interesting. I'd have to click on that.

[Grinder-Tank]

NASCAR-short term.

The answer is neither. Only Danica will benefit. The reality is, her brand is most effective when wearing a
a bathing suit. Wearing a fire suit, helmet, and inside a car, invisable in a Stock Car, and slightly visable in a
IndyCar, is starting to make the dust settle. This is why Danica won't save NASCAR and has not done
much for IndyCar.

Not saying they're not some fans who follow her in racing, but her stardom is in front of the camera when
she is clearly visable.

Neither will benefit..

[Tree0404]

The answer is neither. Only Danica will benefit. The reality is, her brand is most effective when wearing a
a bathing suit. Wearing a fire suit, helmet, and inside a car, invisable in a Stock Car, and slightly visable in a
IndyCar, is starting to make the dust settle. This is why Danica won't save NASCAR and has not done
much for IndyCar.

Not saying they're not some fans who follow her in racing, but her stardom is in front of the camera when
she is clearly visable.

Neither will benefit..

interesting theory. i can certainly get on board with your thinking.

[mscfn]

I dont know how winning in Indycar would help Nascar other then them fueling the hype more for Danica in Nascar. Would it help Indycar-certainly for her fans and others that a female can be competitive as she has proved pretty much already, but those figuring she's leaving for Nascar in 2012, Indycar may not want to hype the win that much, knowing she's leaving them. Hard to say as all things happen in different ways these days, but Danica's promotional/management team would probably use it for more bargaining power in Nascar for 2012. Certainly Danica would be happy to win again in Indycar again no mstter what direction it takes her later, as a win in a male dominated sport by a female is always great for the female and a good hype for the media, although some woman have won in lessor series of racing and we never here much about it, but this is Danica we are discussing who gets media attention no matter what her finish so?? Just how it is!

[fleshwound_NPG]

Darrell Waltrip's "Theory"

[MS]

Depends on where she races in 2012.

[Z28]

All scenarios based on the likelyhood she continues to run as she is, as every NASCAR announcer claims, "she is running a really strong race there in 20th place." Because I just don't see her ever becoming a top ten runner in any NASCAR series.

Were she to win at Milwaukee, Kentucky or Motegi again probably neither because a second victory just means a little publicity. Multiple wins probably IndyCar because maybe she gets it that she can win in the series that is trying to be on the move up rather than just be a NASCAR publicity tool. If she wins Indy she goes to NASCAR, makes the money and doesn't spend any time worrying that she's scratching around to stay in the top 35 in points.

I still believe what's going to happen is Chevrolet will assist her in the formation of an IndyCar team. She will drive full time in the IndyCar series and part time in NW and Cup, prior to and after the IndyCar season. She can drive for either Dale Earnardt jr. or Tony Stewart on the NASCAR side and when Stewart especially comes upon a driver who is looking for an IndyCar ride her team is there. She and Junior already do commercials together so when they want a little publicity he does a test in her IndyCar.

I don't know how long Danica sticks with Go daddy, though I'm sure they want to stay withher, surely there must be another company that can form a campaign around her. But I think Chevrolet is the key to her staying in the IndyCar series.

[KnockOff]

It would just be a win/win/win/win/win:

Indycar/NASCAR/Sponsors/Brand/Me (it would make my wife happy)

[bduddy]

Depends on where she races in 2012.

This. IMO her winning a race this year would increase her odds of staying, so it's more beneficial to Indycar.

[BigWheelHawaii]

Aloha All,,,

Personally, I feel it might be the Aviation Industry
that benefits, the most...

It would be a mile stone in Avaiton history,,,

"When Pigs Fly"...

If she does win, at anything, it's a win win for everyone...
Fans, NASCAR, Indy Car, Wall Street, and Joan Rivers...

Big

[Formula Indy]

Unless she wins every race, or half of them, I do not think it matters in terms of that discussion with a knowledgeable race fan. She has not been a stand out in Indy Car (performance wise), so I do not think it matters.

[Dmanus]

"If Danica Wins in '11 - More Beneficial to IndyCar or NASCAR?"

It will validate the faith all her fans and supporters have show her for the past several years.
I she does not win her fans and supporters and will continue to enjoy the energy and effort she
brings to the track continuing t0 tune in and follw her career