Danica Patrick - Race Car Driver Or Cover Model?

Danica will be racing at Indy soon and the question pops up, Racy or Racer? She has 1 win in 50+ races but is batting 100% with her photos. Thanks to Sports Illustrated her obvious good looks have been exposed and heated up her value such that no amount of Nomex can stop the fire storm anytime soon. It is not her fault that she lends herself so well to the camera lens, but I question her intentions and the image she promotes.

1. Her photo shoots cannot be compared to shoots with other drivers. There is nothing to compare her against out there except Dale Jr. in a pair of wranglers.

2. Most drivers use their fame as winners to promote products where Danica uses her zipped down fire suit.

3. Her reputation as a party girl can be compared to most drivers and should not be held against her. Her web site has some background music with the lyrics, "I'm the life of the party".

4. She is by far the first "competitive female" driver outside Drag Racing.

5. By driving with a thong on she lowers the racing weight by .3 ounces